Archive for February, 2008
2008 Educational Tour: Edgewater High School Photos!
On February 27, 2008 in Travel by jared
Here are a few snapshots from our visit to Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida!
Making Your Network Work For You
On February 26, 2008 in Advice by jared
With all of the public speaking Alex and I have been doing lately, we’ve received all kinds of questions from aspiring young entrepreneurs. The most common topic of discussion, aside from the origin of our “bird-plane” logo, was what advice we would give to those looking to start their own company.
Besides a great business idea and the resources to execute that concept, the most important thing for any start up is a solid network. Whether you start in the entertainment industry or you are breaking into the corporate world, the more people you can expose your idea to, the better off you’ll be.
This method of marketing can generate a snowball effect of success for your new company. While some of your newfound connections may not pay off right away, putting yourself “out there” and developing new relationships can only benefit your up-and-coming company.
Even if your new contacts don’t generate business for you directly, they may send referral business your way sometime down the road. In essence, you’ll create a network that works for you!
Creating a Positive Work Environment
On February 13, 2008 in Advice by alex
Many people brush off the fact that your work environment can many times determine your overall success. I think that most people would agree that developing a positive workplace can lead to a more productive day-to-day workflow.
Creating an atmosphere where your company can operate in a positive, uplifting manner is advantageous to not only the individual, but to the business as a whole. Team building strategies are often overlooked when developing a business; however, I believe it is the key to sustaining a growing company.
When a positive workforce is introduced, it can take time for your team to adjust. Once adapted to the change, everyone will work to achieve one common goal - success.
It is important for each team member to want to come into work every day. There will always be problems that will need to be addressed on a personal and group level, but, I believe it is how these situations are handled that build a positive work environment.
