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Small Businesses Link to Big Online Community

Manta, a Westerville-based startup that bills itself as the world’s largest online community for small businesses, now boasts more than one million registered users and 87 million company profiles. Business...

business, entrepreneur

TIGER Tale Recap: May I See Your ID: Trials & Triumphs of Entrepreneurs Under 21

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” – Dr. Seuss  Two teenage central Ohio business owners took...

business, entrepreneur, innovation

These Options for Growth Will Give Your Career a Spring Cleaning

Spring is a natural time of year to think about change. After a long, cold winter, people seem to emerge outdoors and start enjoying the benefits of warmer weather. The...

business, entrepreneur

Starting A Home-Based Business: Tips For Driven Entrepreneurs

Starting your own business may seem like a far-off dream that will take years to achieve, but in reality, it’s closer than you think. These days, there are so many...

entrepreneur, innovation, small business, startups

A Winning Equation for Bargaining Excellence

When you consider some of the most successful business owners and entrepreneurs, one of the most significant commonalities between them is an aptitude for negotiation. Whether you are still trying...

business, communications, entrepreneur

TIGER Talk Recap: Marketing Message Workshop

Every business owner should have a boilerplate message — otherwise known as an elevator speech — that clearly explains who you are and what you do. And it should be...

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TIGER Talk Recap: Employment Law For Early Stage Entrepreneurs

Business owners must understand how to stay compliant with the law and ensure their employment practices are sound. This can be challenging because business owners aren’t usually lawyers, and may...

business, entrepreneur

TIGER Talk Recap: Reinvent Yourself and Your Company every 3.5 Years

Most business owners would tell you that the key challenge of running their business is keeping their business afloat. Managing a roller coaster economy, constant change and day-to-day crises makes...

business, development, education, entrepreneur, innovation

Lifelong Learning: The Essential Habit Entrepreneurs Need to be Prepared for Future Trends

This post will speak the loudest to those who identify as: Early adopters Futurists Those who believe education and credential-seeking are definitely NOT the same thing People who consider soft...

business, development, education, entrepreneur

Everyone Has to Start Somewhere. The Starting Line Puts ‘Somewhere’ on the Map.

I’m a young entrepreneur in Columbus, Ohio. Given the current ecosystem, that’s actually a pretty mighty combination. Ohio is the best state in the country if you’re looking to start...

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