Congratulations, you are an entrepreneur! You have a great idea, and are ready to launch your new business. You’re not alone. This year, according to the Small Business Administration, you are among the other 399,999 folks with a great idea poised to open their doors for business. But don’t worry, there is room for success. The SBA stat
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Written by Dr. Mary C. McDonald, a National Leadership Consultant, at 574-2956 or visit mcd-partners.com Memphis Daily News There is a reason they are called ‘famous last words.’ They are the desperate epitaphs of what is, and what is about to change. In business, those ‘famous
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The Society of Entrepreneurs has elected four (4) new members to the organization; the new members are: Ron Coleman, Competition Cams; Kim Heathcott, Clarion Security; Jay Myers, Interactive Solutions, Inc.; and Kent Ritchey, Landers Auto Group. The inductees will be officially inducted into The Society of Entrepreneurs at the
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There are a lot of clever people out there working out the “perfect” recruitment process, putting potential employees through psychometric testing, a series of eliminating interviews, a neediness for a CV akin to running for presidency and more detailed than Webster ‘s. In reality, much of
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Founded in 1991 to recognize the contribution of business owners and key executives to the Memphis community, and to foster the development of the entrepreneurial spirit that makes this city great, the Society of Entrepreneurs each year welcomes new inductees into its fold. The honor of inclusion is significant because it is one bestowed by peer
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President Lincoln once said, “Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle.” What amazing insight from someone living in an era we would consider as slow-paced compared to the frenetic pace of change i
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Wise decision-making is a core function of leadership. Your job as a leader is to keep the main thing, the main thing. How do you achieve that goal knowing that there are times when everything seems like a good idea, everything seems import
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The Society of Entrepreneurs sponsors a mentoring group that meets once a month for a group of 16 owners of established, growing businesses called the Insights Group. The group met today and discussed business book recommendations. Highlights from the list are:
The Society of Entrepreneurs has elected two new members and officers of the Board of Directors. The new officers are: President, Dr. Mary McDonald; President Elect, Duncan Williams; Secretary/Treasurer, Andy Taylor and Membership Chairman, Bill Courtney. The two new members of the Board of Directors are Carolyn Hardy and Billy Orgel. The So
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