by David Kiger | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog, Business Insight
I’m proud to share that I have recently been named to the board of advisors of XPRIZE. I’m thrilled to help support XPRIZE’s movement to inspire global innovation and accelerate the rate of positive change. As the global leader in solving the world’s...
by David Kiger | Sep 9, 2016 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
I was recently interviewed for Inc. Magazine on the topic of “Five Traits Every Investor Looks for in an Entrepreneur.” I agreed with the author’s assessment that the No. 1 desirable trait for startup founders is honesty as she states: “If you try to exaggerate...
by David Kiger | Nov 23, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
It takes more than a great idea to get a small business off the ground. A crucial step in the process is creating a business plan – a formal presentation that details the different aspects of the business, the market, the finances involved and the expectations. Here’s...
by David Kiger | Nov 2, 2015 | Business Insight, Funding, Keys to Success
There are many intimidating factors in play when considering starting a small business. Financial aspects are a big one, and it’s easy to get lost in the many ways of funding a business — bank loans, venture capital, crowdfunding, bootstrapping, etc. Wouldn’t it be...
by David Kiger | Oct 26, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success, Women-owned Businesses
We could all use a little guidance as we navigate our professional lives. For small business owners, that can translate to seeking a mentor, someone with a greater body of work and experience who can help us find our way. For women entrepreneurs, it can also mean...
by David Kiger | Oct 14, 2015 | Business Insight, Keys to Success
There are numerous qualities that will help a prospective entrepreneur get a small business up and running. Some may come naturally, and others may require focus, experimentation and learning from others. Here are 10 essential assets that will help put a small...
