Help is here for startup businesses, says Gov. Haslam
Business startups, says Gov. Bill Haslam, are an important generator of new jobs in Tennessee. So with that foundation, Haslam has put his weight behind Startup Tennessee – a public-private partnership designed to connect and align entrepreneurial efforts across the state.
Haslam and Commissioner Bill Hagerty of the [...]
Help is Here for Startup Businesses in Tennessee
Building Credibility as a Young or First Time Entrepreneur
How does an entrepreneur with little or no track record gain credibility? Typically, they gain credibility in two ways — they borrow it and they demonstrate it.
Borrowed Credibility. When entrepreneurs surround themselves with people who have credibility, they gain credibility themselves. In business, reputations are paramount. When well-respected individuals vouch for an up-and-comer, it [...]
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The 5 Truths About Entrepreneurship
1. If you enjoy not knowing where your next paycheck will come from, entrepreneurship is for you! The time will (slowly) come when you are getting nice checks, and it makes you feel good. Then you start to pay the employees, rent, inventory, etc. What’s left over, in the early phase, can be somewhat depressing. [...]
Read My Full Post »Top 2 Drivers of Healthcare Investment for 2011
William Shea, partner in health industry consulting for Cognizant Business Consulting, discusses his predictions of the impact of reform and compliance initiatives for 2011. I enjoyed his article and wanted to share…
We routinely survey our customers to identify what is going to be driving their investment decisions in the coming year. For 2011, based on [...]