The Niche Beat

FishFlops Continues to Grow

Update Check out Madison Nicole and Daymond John in Boca Raton Observer Magazine www.facebook.com/FishFlopsbyMadisonNicole Madison Nicol Nicole  on Instagram https://instagram.com/p/8_QWVsOypD/ The Flip Flop Marketplace If you’ve ever purchased a pair of ordinary flip flops, you’d know immediately the difference the first time you spotted a pair of colorful FishFlops because they stand out in comparison […]

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Henry David Thoreau: Social Entrepreneur

Many people associate Thoreau with Walden’s Pond unaware he was also a Harvard graduate who helped to rescue his father’s failing pencil factory by developing a better pencil. And at one point, he co-owned an innovative school for children, but apparently spent much of his adult life working in the family business while pursing a […]

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Activists Champion Entreprenerualism

It Ain’t Over Til Its Over… Both Marlo Thomas and poet Luis Rodriquez recently discussed at length how many people facing economic adversity use creativity and entrepreneurial tactics to prevail. Thomas during an interview on Tavis Smiley discussed the theme of her book how women have started business during crisis in their lives. Rodriquez  on a recent […]

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Harlem Hell Fighters

Takeaway Lesson Fascinating account of an overlooked historical war story, but for aspiring entrepreneurs or would-be writers,  how author Max Brooks, finally achieved success with his 16-year effort to get the project illustrates an important lesson about revamping an idea. Apart from the riveting military details, it is worth noting Brooks’ challenges despite Hollywood connections […]

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Career Changer Chooses Winning Restaurant Concept

Old Skool Cafe An eatery with a different twist is a feature from time to time on the PBS restaurant review program Check Please! Bay Area.! And a recent segment featured Old Skool Cafe, not your typical supper club. Started by a former corrections officer to help youth avoid crime, the cafe is not based […]

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Entrepreneurial Quiz: How Observant Are You?

Dee Adams’ Online Class Can you answer the following three questions? When a bored, restless barrel maker used his innate ability to observe, that talent helped start a company that would come to be known internationally. Who was the barrel maker? What was the industry he pioneered? Which sporting industry evolved from illegal activity? Agatha Christie […]

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Thug Notes: Takeaway Lessons

The popular web-based series, hosted by Greg Edwards, is a collaborative effort. Each person, including an actual Ph.D, contribute their knowledge and skill in creating each video, according to Edwards. Thug Notes is an innovative teaching method that spoofs traditional literature using Rap. But as the New York Times points out, the concept is being […]

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Knotacess Bodaciously Tied

Childhood Inspiration Think back to when you were growing up. What were your most memorable and positive experiences at home, school, or at after school events or social gatherings? Did someone you observe leave a lasting impression? If so, in what way?Can you make a checklist of your recollections? Might there be a business idea hidden in […]

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Floyd Norman: Walt Disney’s First African American Animator

Aptitudes, Skill And Knowledge Floyd Norman admits he was very fortunate to have grown up in the community of Santa Barbara, California  in the era before the second World War where he had access to all the cultural amenities that allowed him to learn and hone his craft as an artist. If you saw Mr. […]

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Hollywood Films & Business Themes

Filmmakers Are An Entrepreneurial Bunch. Their movies often weave story lines illustrating the public’s fascination with becoming their own boss. If you had to quickly list entrepreneurial-oriented films Michael Douglas in Wall Street, Justin Timberlake in Social Networking, or Decaprio in Howard Hughes might come to mind…or not. But  the themes are easily found in all […]

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