Creating Magic with a Group of Strangers: Small Biz Growth & Innovation Tips from Marketing Edge

What set of circumstances or personalities have to exist to get the right chemistry to make a group soar versus sour? This month we’ll explore if there is indeed a magic brew of the right personalities blended with similar attitudes that makes a group of strangers bond quickly

Creating Magic with a Group of Strangers: Small Biz Growth & Innovation Tips from Marketing Edge.

Recognizing Opportunities…Even When They’re Carefully Disguised

Don’t you wish opportunities would show up with a large ribbon and a sign affixed to them proclaiming their greatness (or to stay away)? Many times opportunities are disguised as ordinary events. While it’s tempting to dismiss some of these, true entrepreneurs will recognize that this just might be the lucky break they’re looking for. How do you know what’s in front of you?

Before I attempt to answer, let me share two stories: the first is of an opportunity lost and the second, of an opportunity seized.

Two days before Christmas I was in a local jewelry store with my son, Ben. He needed to have his new watch resized (it was a present from his sister and he was excited to wear it). Read the entire post!