Stanford Offers Entrepreneurship Podcasts and Video Clips
The Stanford Technology Ventures Program (STVP) in the School of Engineering at Stanford University continues to host a website with more than 1,200 free, high-quality podcasts and video clips of entrepreneurial thought leaders from Silicon Valley and beyond. The Entrepreneurship Corner (ECorner), sponsored in part by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, features clips recorded during guest lectures at Stanford University. More than 200 speakers, including Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook and Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of HP, offer insights on the following: creativity and innovation; opportunity recognition; finance and venture capital; leadership and adversity; and, other related topics. http://ecorner.stanford.edu .
Five tips for successful entrepreneurs
Five entrepreneurial "life skills" are detailed in this Small Business Trends blog. Among the wisdom are these gems: Stop being a control freak, consider a problem before going to bed so your subconscious works it out in your sleep, and expand a business incrementally to avoid wasting time and money on the wrong endeavors. Small Business Trends
Before you terminate someone, know when you can
The increasing number of lawsuits filed by employees after they've been terminated makes it difficult to know when you can legally fire someone. This piece lays out some general guidelines and says you're generally protected if you fire someone for consistent incompetence, repeated unexcused absenteeism or meaningful violation of company policy. The New York Times/AllBusiness.com
8th Annual Western Colorado
Venture Forum
Thursday October 2, 2008
Elevator Pitch Competition – Cash Prize $1,000!!!!
Elevator Pitch - A quick, concise way to communicate who you are, what you are trying to do, and how your goods or services can offer value to customers. The succinct overview is designed to capture interest and encourage further dialogue. Examples of targets for the Elevator Pitch are potential customers, investors, suppliers or employees.
Please keep your pitch to 90 seconds! No props are allowed. Use the criteria listed below to prepare your pitch. Do not omit or add – you will all be judged on the same criteria. If you could use some practice, we have two “dry run” opportunities scheduled. Dry runs will take place on Friday, September 12 and Monday, September 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Training Room at the Business Incubator Center. Please let us know if you plan to attend.
Upcoming Workshops at the Incubator….
Understanding Bookkeeping & Financial Statements
Session I
This class is designed for new business start-ups and focuses on how to set up business accounting records, how to track income and expenses and what types of expenses are deductible.
When: Wednesday, Sept 10 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Session II
This class help you gain better control of your business by learning how balance sheets, income statements and cash flow projections are prepared and what they can tell you about your business. Cost is $45.00 per class or $55.00 when you register for both bookkeeping classes.
When: Thursday, Sept 11 from 1:00-4:00 PM
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