Are You Ready to Take a Risk? CRAVEinsider

CRAVEinsider This Month Talking About Risk Taking!

in this issue

:: Why You Should Build a Business You "Know"

:: We Want To Hear From You - CRAVE Survey!

What's Your Take On Risk? I Have Several.

Having built over 20 start-ups in my life, I am no stranger to risk. You might even say we are kindred spirits. From renting out Seattle's football stadium to leasing the biggest space in Pike Place Market with no experience, I've taken leaps that probably shock some people. This month, I want to tackle that topic and open up the discussion to all of you as we explore the idea of risk taking in business. When should you dare and when should you beware? Our experts will weigh in with their different risk taking experiences to help you discover your own personal strategy. Enjoy! read more

Melody Biringer is the founder of the CRAVE company.

Blog Highlights

Fear Management vs. Fear Leadership
by Danielle LaPorte

Don't manage your fear. Lead your fear. Take charge. When fear climbs on your shoulder and starts nattering in your ear, here's what you do: You stand as a master.You tell Scaredy Cat where you're going, risks and all. read more

Risk Taking: Should You Dare?
by Sarah Clise

We're ringing in the new year at CRAVE with a question for all you women business owners out there... Do you dare? Is 2011 going to be a year of taking risks with your business, holding back, or a combination? read more

Why You Should Build a Business You "Know"
by Maria Ross

There is a famous adage that new writers should "write what they know." The idea is that your writing will be believable, authentic and that, when you have passion for a subject you know, it is much easier for the words to flow. read more

We Want To Hear From You

Help us be everything you CRAVE, please fill out this survey on our upcoming plans for 2011!

Upcoming Events

Phoenix Buzz Party An exclusive event for those featured in the upcoming CRAVE Phoenix book Thu, Jan 13, 2011 More details...	Seattle Business Chat *Topic: Risk Taking: Should You Dare?* Mon, Jan 17, 2011 More details...
Atlanta Business Chat *Topic: Interns 101* Tue, Jan 18, 2011 More details...	DC Winter Happy Hour *Join us for a fabulous and fun evening of mixing & mingling* Tue, Jan 18, 2011 More details...
Toronto Business Chat *Topic: Risk Taking: Should You Dare?* Tue, Jan 18, 2011 More details...	Denver Buzz Party *Celebrate with us!* Wed, Jan 19,2011 More details...
Phoenix Pre-Launch Party *Sip, Meet, Mingle and Shop* Fri, Jan 21,2011 More details...	Boston Business Chat *Topic: Risk Taking: Should You Dare?* Tue, Jan 25, 2011 More details...

CRAVE Special Event

It's time! It's time to get moving on that entrepreneurial venture that's been consuming your thoughts. It's time to take your business to the next level; to thank 2010 for the lessons learned and strap yourself in for the ride of your life in 2011. It's time to launch your dream business and get connected to all the resources, tools and people that will make your success a reality. Join CRAVE founder and LTD panelist Melody Biringer on January 13, 2011 at the Pasadena Convention Center for the LTD Expo 2011 because it's time...your time! Learn more here

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