Not everybody is a natural at giving presentations — it takes time and practice to assemble a great pitch and become adept at delivering it. Luckily, there are resources out there for people who are trying to get better and want to see how it’s done. 1 Million Cups // This program, held every Wednesday morning, gives local startups a chance to present their ideas to their peers and potential investors—and…
We take a quick look at one of TV’s biggest hits — by the numbers. 4 Seasons on ABC-TV 88 Entrepreneurs chosen to promote their company during the current season 30,000 Companies applied for that opportunity 7 Million viewers watch Shark Tank, on average $6.2 million The amount of their own money that the Sharks offered to invest in last season’s companies $10 million to $12.8 million The amount that…
Affordable Care Act update: Kansas, Missouri will rely on federal-operated exchanges instead of creating their own systems. A major component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – aka health-care reform – is the creation of state health insurance exchanges. Each state is supposed to have its own online marketplace where the public can shop for standardized health-care plans. Those exchanges are supposed to be up and running no…