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Are You Serious About Becoming An Entrepreneur?
So many people love to come up with new business ideas but very few will ever actually act on those ideas. We all know people like this. You may even be one of them yourself. So before I sat through his long-winded description of his brilliant business idea (which it was), I asked him a very simple question.
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7 Unexpected Signs That You Might Be An Entrepreneur
Remember Jeff Foxworthy? The comedian made a splash back in the '90s with his (slightly un-PC) "You might be a redneck" routine. Among his classic one-liners: "If you own a home that's mobile and five cars that aren't ... you might be a redneck."
Well, inspired by Jeff, I've been thinking about a "You might be an entrepreneur" routine - in other words, slightly unexpected signs you've got what it takes to go through the thrilling, punishing, life-changing experience of starting your own company.
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How to Build a
Championship-Worthy Business
One thing I've learned in business is that you need a cohesive team to be successful. The whole is much stronger than any individual part. You may be able to start your life as an entrepreneur with zero help,
but you'll need to build a focused team to lift your vision and really take your business to the championship.
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 And the Number One Issue Facing Most
Entrepreneurs in 2015 Is...
Imagine you are sitting at an airport, waiting for your plane. A call comes in on your iPhone. (You can swap in your own phone here if you need a better mental picture.) It's your accountant. He says a big check from that customer in Portland just bounced. You switch over to Freshbooks and glance through your receivables and start adding up numbers in your head. Not good. Just then, the gate agent announces your departure. Your smartwatch starts chiming, a reminder that you have to file an expense report by 3PM. And, your laptop suddenly goes dead. Read More
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 11 Reasons 2015's Outlook For Women Entrepreneurs Is Coming Up Roses
Women entrepreneurs could boost the economy in a way that hasn't been seen since women entered the workforce in mass numbers in the 20th century, according to
Sources of Economic Hope: Women's Entrepreneurship, a report by the Kauffman Foundation, which researches and advocates for entrepreneurship.
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Why the world needs women entrepreneurs
Women's empowerment will be front and center in 2014 as more companies, communities and countries invest in women's entrepreneurship. Increasingly, they recognize what organizations from the World Bank to Coca-Cola already know: that women are crucial to economic growth around the world.
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20 Influential African Women Entrepreneurs In America To Watch
History will remember the 21st century as the century of the rise of women all around the world. African women have not been left out of this on-going wave of women empowerment. As African women back home are redefining their roles in the continent, their counterparts in the diaspora are also making their marks as they contribute to the economic growth of their foreign bases. African women entrepreneurs in the diaspora are also igniting change back home through mentorship, support of startups and philanthropic causes as seen in the profiles below. This list presents the most influential and inspiring African women entrepreneurs and executives who are based in the United States which you may or may not have heard of prior to now.
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Many thanks to the companies below for their continued support of The Edge Connection and those we serve.
Pillar of Change Ambassador of Change Patron of Change
Supporters of Change
 
Thank you to our individual donors whose contributions make a
positive difference in the lives of so many!
Contributors of Change
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Cindy Gibbs
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Bonnie Beerman
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Elizabeth Ziegler
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Cheryl Haas
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Dale Morris
Gravely and Associates
Gary and Sam Alexander
Milton B. Edelson
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Cherri Ehrlich
Ace Loans
Karen Goodman
Howard Silvermintz
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Melissa Pearlman
John and Toby Bridendall
Deborah Schneider
Shana Gandal
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Charles Jones
Amy and Ross Rosenthal
Earl Marsh
Jay Weisman
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Acknowledgements
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Bagelicious
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Cracker Barrel
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Connor Strickland
Marketing & Graphic Design
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Tim Samuel
Video Production
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Kennesaw State University
Student Volunteers
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Von Creations
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SoVerse
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Exhibit South
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Looking for ways to contribute to The Edge Connection?
Check out the links below!
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Mark Your Calendar For Innovative, Relevant,
and Inspiring Classes and Workshops!!
 Plan for Profit (Operations & Refinement)
Starts May 4 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Cost: $75-$150)
The business plan refinement module is dedicated to pulling all aspects of the business plan together into one concise, organized set of documents that clearly communicate the various elements of the business. A well-defined, formalized business plan is essential to raise capital to fund business startup or growth, and it is a key tool for keeping businesses on track.
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 Microloans for Big Dreams Lunch & Learn
May 5, 2015 | 11:30am - 1:30pm (Cost: $15)
How to access microloans to start/grow your business
This workshop is a lunch and learn and cost $15 to attend
In this class, explore that world of "microloans". Learn the eligibility requirements, terms, interest, providers and the application process. See how these loans could finance your Big Dreams!
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Advanced Social Media Workshop
May 19, 6:30-9:30pm, (Cost:$25)
During this event,
- Dacia Sferra, Edward Jones financial advisor, will share about planning for your family's financial future.
- Shelly A. Elder, of the Elder Law Firm, PLLC, will discuss what you need to know about estate planning and probate.
- Zac H. Allen, CPA from Affordable Tax & Accounting Solutions will discuss how to understand your taxes and things you need to know.
- Kevin Marcy from Georgia Funeral Care and Cremation Services will discuss how to prepare yourself and others for end-of-life decisions.
For more info:
CALL 470-578-3228 TO SIGN UP TODAY!
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 Sales Training Workshop (2)
3 Class Series
May 21 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Cost: $25 Edge Clients, $100 Non Edge Clients)
This series will turn everything you know about selling upside down. What you know about selling products will 'be kicked to the curb' to make way for a more authentic way to make money. This series will show you how selling can be easy and fun. Selling your products doesn't require a sales pitch or manipulation. Think of sales like this ... selling is all about the relationships you have with people who know, like, and trust you. Once you have established those factors, then selling happens naturally rather than forced. This series will equip you with what you must know to sell your product to more people, even when you think you are not a salesperson!
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Wheres Your WOW? 
Starts May 27 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Cost: $25)
Join us for this two-evening workshop with Kelly Green exploring how to build distinctiveness for your brand. This workshop will cover "16 Ways to Make Your Competitors Wish They Were You" from the book "Where's Your WOW!" by Robyn Spizman and Rick Frishman.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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