Theme of the Month:
The Art & Science of the Start-up
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This month we look at the art & science of starting a business - and the wisdom that lies in both. We also feature articles from two business coaches who work regular with the Hannah Grimes Center, Helaine Iris & Eileen Sarson. Enjoy reading their startup business advice.
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Read Articles on This Topic.
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The Art AND Science of
Starting a Business
| Is entrepreneurship an art or a science? Are entrepreneurs made or born? Why do we allow these discussions to become an either/or?
There is nothing black and white about starting a business and there is nothing easy about starting a business. When faced with this list of 9 important things start-ups should remember, Rob Parisi (who just joined our Business Incubator Program) replied, "Why does it feel like 99 elements when you are doing it?"
Starting a business is a mix of art & science, plus hard work & discernment. It is finding the time and space to make intelligent decisions and it also involves a good deal of luck.
Starting a business is a terrific act of creation, and I think these quotes on creativity capture the essence of business start-ups very nicely:
- "From 30,000 feet, creating looks like art. From ground level, it's a to-do list" ~ Ben Arment
- "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." ~ Pablo Picasso
- "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." ~ Albert Einstein
- "True intelligence operates silently. Stillness is where true creativity and solutions to problems are found." ~ Eckhart Tolle
- "Sprinkle some fairy dust for good measure and add many entrepreneurs to the cauldron while mixing vigorously." ~ MAK
Keep up the good work, MAK Mary Ann Kristiansen Executive Director, Hannah Grimes Center mak@HannahGrimes.com |
Hannah Grimes Center Announces New Program Coordinator
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The Hannah Grimes Center announced that Jillian Garcia, a 2010 graduate of the University of New Hampshire, has been named Program Coordinator. Garcia is responsible for managing all aspects of Hannah Grimes' numerous workshops, seminars and educational programs in support of the development of entrepreneurs and community builders throughout the Monadnock region. Read more about Jillian.
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Exhibitor Space Available: BizConNH 2012 will occur on September 22, 2012. This year we're giving exhibitors an entire block of time, with more time for them to connect to their B2B customers. You can join in on all of the great workshops, keynote, table talks and networking events of BizConNH. Exhibit space: $75 Peterborough Chamber Members/$100 non-members. Contact us today: twriteplus@yahoo.com.
*The Hannah Grimes Center is posting these classifieds as a service to readers and does not imply endorsement. Add your own classified ad: Send a 20-30 word description of your service or product that is directly supporting entrepreneurs to jen@hannahgrimes.com. Make sure to include the best way to contact you.
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"Tips For a Financial Check Up For Your Business" Lunch & Learn
Hannah Grimes Center
Friday, June 22, Noon - 1 p.m.
Hannah Grimes - Suite C, Keene
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Do you have a roadmap for the financial direction of your business? Acquire tools to help you focus on sales as well as improving profits and the bottom line. This session will help business owners create a sales plan, improve profits by implementing tools that are aimed at increasing leads, conversion rates and average revenue per customer. Cost: Free. Audience: All levels of businesses from any industry including nonprofits. Pre-registration required.
Goodbye CCR & ORCA, Hello Sam! NH Procurement Technical
Assistance Program Friday, June 29, 9:30 a.m. - Noon River Valley Community College, Keene
In late July a new consolidated system called System for Award Management, or SAM will launch. Over time, SAM is designed to greatly simplify the many administrative tasks that government contractors have to keep up with; this workshop will guide you through the features and requirements that you need to understand to keep your business in good standing for federal government contracts. SAM is going to continue to expand, absorbing a broad range of other functions in the next few years. We'll also address the planned future changes. Cost: Free. RSVP online or call 603-271-7581.
Marketing and Marketing Collateral
NH Procurement Technical
Assistance Program
Friday, August 10, 9:30 a.m. - Noon River Valley Community College, Keene This workshop will focus on key components of selling to the government: identifying who needs and wants your product/service; locating key individuals to market your products to; effective presentation of your company and product/service to the government customer via written and electronic media. Cost: Free. RSVP online or call 603-271-7581.
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 Is Starting a Business an
Art or a Science?
By Jennifer Wang Originally Posted at Entprepreneur.com | Business as Art
Fact: Entrepreneurship is an irrational pursuit. Founding a company--much less one that could "change the world"--entails insane amounts of risk, ridiculously low chances of success and zero work-life balance.
Business as Science
Not so fast, says Kay-Yut Chen, principal scientist at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. When it comes to starting a business, he proposes taking a more methodical approach. Read more from both perspectives.
Is Entrepreneurship
Art Or Science?
By Paul Morin
I have heard and participated in this debate for as long I've been involved in entrepreneurship. I have friends and colleagues who will argue until they're "blue in the face" that entrepreneurship is either art or science. In an effort to answer this question, if you observe entrepreneurs and particularly those who have been successful, you quickly realize that there is no "right" answer. Sometimes entrepreneurship looks more like art, sometimes more like science, and sometimes, it looks like an equal mix of the two.
Business Potential:
Do You Have What it Takes?
Most of us receive more training about how to drive a car than start a small business. A high percentage of people who start businesses do so because they have a gift or talent they want to see manifest in the world. Or, they love the idea of self employment - not because they have a burning passion for business for business sake. So, how do you being honestly evaluating whether you're ready to start new business?
Here's my top 10 questions to ask yourself to best assess your readiness.
Move Forward as an Entrepreneur
A new business is so exciting - the world is filled with possibilities when the venture is about to begin. The essence of that excitement has to be captured and held as precious, for going forward, there will be pitfalls and traps that may make you want to doubt yourself.
Moving from an Idea to a Business Plan can sound like a daunting prospect, so I like to introduce my entrepreneurs to the Timmons Model for Entrepreneurship. It ties together the things that you need to consider and can make the world of business seem very accessible.
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