Yes, you heard it right. Small companies like lets say, Little  Suzie’s Lemonade Corp. founded by mom and pop are the ones who can turn the economy around. Basically, the answer is job creation and more of these small startup companies are what we need! Recently, research has shown that new startups are down. But, more importantly, the United States (more…)

If you have never heard about a “Jelly”, in reference to collaborative working movement, something more along the lines of jelly beans probably comes to mind. While we may have jelly beans present, a Jelly in coworking means bringing together freelancers and independent workers to work independently together during any given day. In other words, its an open day of (more…)

Sure, Miami may not resemble Silicon Valley in the amount of massive technology start ups and ventures, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t capable of producing equally impressive businesses. During the next installment of Girl Geek Dinners-Miami, Kristen McLean ,CEO and founder of Bookigee Inc, will discuss some unique advantages Miami has for growing an early stage company. Listen to (more…)

If you haven’t already heard about the amazing TEDx movement, here’s a brief overview of what it is and how it works: TED – Ideas Worth Spreading The TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) conferences are a growing global phenomenon: originally predicated around the dissemination of technological and innovative design ideas, the TEDx talks now encompass a wide range engaging subjects (more…)

Shake those nerves and check out some helpful tips to get you through that epic presentation: Don’t assume everyone knows what you do. Yes, you may think your idea makes total sense,  but merely uttering the title and a short recap of what you think your company does, does not mean everyone will automatically understand your idea. This is where (more…)

Once again, The Launch Pad’s 2011 Elevator Pitch Contest will be bringing together the South Florida Community of Entrepreneurs. What’s an elevator pitch? It’s a brief overview of a company, product, service, or project, delivered in the time span of an elevator ride or 90 seconds. This contest offers its participants the opportunity to gain media attention while sharing over (more…)