Category Archives: self-employment

25 Startups Making A Difference

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Krishanna

By John Tozzi, Venessa Wong, and Nick Leiber Pushing for Profits and Social Impact The social enterprise—a sustainable business that creates social or environmental value alongside profit—is no longer a niche concept. Social entrepreneurs inhabit nearly every sector of the … Continue reading →

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6 Ways To Build A Successful Entrepreneurial Community

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Krishanna

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs.  Who creates them? According to the Kauffman Foundation, most jobs are created by new businesses. We need those jobs, and we need those businesses. And they can’t be developed in a vacuum.  Everyone knows Silicon Valley is … Continue reading →

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5 Mistakes Women Entrepreneurs Make

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Krishanna

What common mistakes do women entrepreneurs make, and how I can I avoid them? This is a question our bankers often hear from both new business owners and seasoned entrepreneurs. "We can all learn from our mistakes and from the … Continue reading →

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Quick And Dirty Business Promotion When Your Website Stinks

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Krishanna

Ok, so you’ve decided to start using the Internet to promote your business more actively and most people you talk to who know about the web tell you the same thing … you need to redesign your website. The problem … Continue reading →

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Managing a Small Business While Working Elsewhere

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Krishanna

 By Trent Hamm Source: Open Forum When I was in the process of launching my internet business, The Simple Dollar, I was under a great deal of stress.  I was working a full time job while at the same time … Continue reading →

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20 Must Click Tools For Entreprenuers

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Krishanna

Source: Mashable By: Ben Parr Let’s face it: as an entrepreneur, the odds are stacked against you. Most businesses fail after the first few years, and even if you do manage to survive, that doesn’t mean your business will redefine … Continue reading →

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“Disabled” Doesn’t Mean We Can’t Work

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Krishanna

By Liz Henry October is Disability Employment Awareness Month. Let’s look at blogs out there by women about disability and work! Patricia E. Bauer hits right on target as usual: President urges employers to welcome workers with disabilities. I’m all … Continue reading →

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7 Tips For New Entreprenuers

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Krishanna

There are too few resources for the trials and tribulations new entrepreneurs face during their journey. Whenever possible, the Active Gray Matter staff encourage emerging and established entrepreneurs to mentor other dream-seekers. It’s this wisdom and experience that provides insights … Continue reading →

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5 Ways To De-Stress A Project

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Krishanna

Most of our work happiness comes from our relationship with ourselves. For example, I recently started working on  a proposal for a non-profit human services organization. As I’m reading and putting all the research together, roughing out each section and … Continue reading →

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LaidOffCampRVA

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Krishanna

LaidOffCampRVA is an unconference for unemployed, non-traditionally employed, employees and employers (including freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups) in the Richmond area who want to share ideas and learnfrom each other. Attendee/Sponsor-driven sessions will include: Using Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook as Lead … Continue reading →

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