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EntrepreneurshipLearning from Others: Successes and Failures

Guest Article by Strategic Partner, Sherrill Corbett, Tonkon Torp, July 17, 2023 In a company’s life cycle, several situations can prompt its sale. The owners may need to fund their retirement or succession from sale proceeds. A tempting, unsolicited offer may come across the transom. Or an entrepreneur may simply

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How to grow a business: five strategies for growth of your organization.
Developing Good Business and Management SkillsEntrepreneurshipHiring and Developing the Best PeopleLearning from Others: Successes and FailuresMessage from Board MemberOpportunity Knocks News

Guest Article by Ryan Lewis, Flagline Strategy & Opportunity Knocks Board Member In today’s fast-paced and fiercely competitive business landscape, the pursuit of increased company value has become paramount. As someone that has sold their business and been involved with several transactions, I am here to share insightful strategies that

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EntrepreneurshipFinanceLearning from Others: Successes and FailuresOpportunity Knocks stories

Listen. Advise. Review. Repeat. This may sound like an Opportunity Knocks facilitator’s opening remarks, but in fact it is not–it is the advice of another organization in Central Oregon that focuses on growth and financial acceleration of the local business community: Miller Ferrari Wealth Management. With a goal to help

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Developing Good Business and Management SkillsEntrepreneurship

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there”. – Lewis Carroll Strategic planning. It’s the difference between letting things happen and making things happen. It’s your road map, navigation, car lights, and gasoline that get you to the destination you want–not just the place you

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Developing Good Business and Management SkillsEntrepreneurship

What traits does one need in order to be a successful entrepreneur, to choreograph employees, bankers, consultants, customers and others? What personal characteristics are needed to build a business created of vision, heart, desire, and good old blood, sweat and tears? To learn about the top 10 personal characteristics of successful

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EntrepreneurshipSmall Business

“Twenty five years ago I sold my last Minneapolis business and moved to San Diego, the land of eternal sunshine, year-round golf and gawdawful traffic. My plan was to hone my golf game and enjoy a life free of employees, customers and bankers who asked too many questions. That game

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