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The Entrepreneur Boom Has Demand. Are You With Us?

In recessionary economics lack of demand drives companies downward. Yet we have such an enormous demand in the entrepreneur sector it’s nothing short of a boom. Entrepreneurs demand their own survival. Not kinda sorta… we HAVE to have it. We don’t just want success, we need it, can’t live without out and will work insane [...]

What They’ve Fought and Died for. My Tribute

It’s not lost on me that I live in a country where walking into a grocery store is a privilege. Where I can buy flowers with my bread and not have to choose if I will eat, but what. In my great country where freedom rings, I’m free to think what I want and express [...]

Ever Heard of Jody Williams? Why you can change the world

In her You Tube video interview after winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Jody Williams said the secret to making a difference in the world is to get off your a#$ and do something. Betty Williams, another winner started out as a secretary. Laureates have come from the finest schools and the most impoverished streets. They [...]

Love & Business – Who says they don’t go together?

Image by ecstaticist via Flickr Enjoy the brilliance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh7D2g5v-Sg For each of you who clicks this link, a small donation will be made to fight AIDS in Africa. Work, love & celebrate!

Big Ooga Chicago Business Services Sale! Give the Gift of Success. Last Call

Image by Premier Packaging via Flickr Chicago small business services are on sale and make the perfect gift to give yourself or entrepreneurs and small business owners you love. Give the gift of business success this holiday season.  Last call on these remarkable business services from Chicago Big Oogans. 1) WordPress Personal Blogging Coach – [...]

Adopt a 30 Year Old? The Great Chicago Business Mentoring Exchange

Image by wburris via Flickr When I first thought up Adopt a 30 Year Old, I had a specific one in mind.  My ideal candidate has ADD, is a multitasking maniac who converses sporadically between texts.  Person X also has 4,000 friends, is part of 600 social media groups, has a bevy of private clients, [...]

A Great Question To Ask Yourself About Your Business Website

Image by allerleirau via Flickr I was taking a Wiki class from Jean Pickering of the Tektite Group and she asked an essential question, “Why would someone come to your website?” And then she asked, “And why would they return?” That got me to thinking…about how much more work I have to do- and how [...]

1/2 Off Professional Services & Workshops Until Midnight Tonight

Image via Wikipedia Big Ooga Big Bargains! 24-hour Stimulus Sale – You have until Midnight tonight – September 9th to call these people! Professional Services, Social Media Workshops, Innovation Seminar, Graphic Arts, Email Organization, Small Business Operations, Business Management, Technology Upgrades, Business Development, Photography, Twitter Page, SEO, Web Development, Banking, Meeting Planning, New Business Development, [...]

Business from the Heart – How Great Companies Are Built – part 1

Image via Wikipedia When you look at the media empire of Oprah, like her or not, the leadership of Obama, the purpose of Kashi, the popularity Yoga & why charity is prized – it’s all about leading with your heart. Companies that are built on purpose began with ideas generated from love, concern and innovation.   [...]

TweetNetworking – Global Brand – Chicago Biz Opportunity – Chicago Networking

Image via Wikipedia Mark Carter is launching a global brand TweetNetworking (for a cause) that kicks off at the Catalyst Ranch June 17th.  He is looking for corporate sponsors to get in on the ground floor – and he will promote your company like a maniac.  In Chicago, this man is the networking Pied Piper [...]