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Women Are Eager to Learn

Norm Brodsky, senior contributing editor for Inc. magazine, talks about what male entrepreneurs need to learn from women.  Here's a snippet:

In the beginning, that [asking a lot of questions] usually involves numbers. Most new entrepreneurs are salespeople with no background in accounting. They don’t understand the basics of finance. I find that women are open about this and are eager to learn. Of course, most of the men don’t have a very good grasp of the financials either, but they’re more likely to bluff, pretending they know more than they do.

Read more:  What male entrepreneurs need to learn from women

Has the Startup World For Women Been Enlightened?

Chicago was ranked No. 7 in a recent report, "Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking."  The entrepreneurial environment in several global markets was ranked based on five segments:

1. Performance
2. Funding
3. Market Reach
4. Talent
5. Startup Experience

To access the full report, visit:  Compass (http://startup-ecosystem.compass.co/ser2015/) -- requires quick email registration.

Read more:  Female Founders and Chicago Both Rise in Global Startup Ecosystem

Hat tip to Rosa Berardi, The Coleman Foundation, for letting us know about the report.

Screenshot courtesy:  The 2015 Global Startup Ecosystem Ranking (showing the top 10 cities) 

What is the Single Reason Companies Fall Apart?

Whether you’re a small business owner or running a large corporation, according to Stacia Pierce (pictured), CEO of Ultimate Lifestyle Enterprises, the single reason companies fall apart is they lose touch with their customers.

Read more:  The No. 1 Reason Companies Fall Apart