Business advice Archives - Page 10 of 11 - Grace Conyers
2014
The “War for Talent” is not dead.
McDonald’s counter argument to the War on Talent would suggest that not all people are comfortable with, nor completely understand the underlying points to the “War for Talent”. After the original book was released in 1997, things may have gotten off the rails a bit in terms of how people have implemented strategies to deal […]
2014
The power in accepting responsibility
When I was a little girl I was told that during my entire life the only one I could count on was myself. It’s an unfortunately reality that family and loved ones move away, your elders you trusted you carry you forth pass away eventually, and friends come and go. The only stable person in […]
2014
Embracing introversion and thriving in business
There is no doubt about it, I’m an introvert by nature. Ask anyone that is familiar with me. I don’t go out very often, I prefer quiet environments, and close friendships over a party. I can’t remember the last time I perused social media for any more than 3, and that’s only when I get […]
2014
The Trickster Claims Her Prize [guest post by Fred Chu]
So, as I was feeling more than a little anxiety and anguish over my thesis formatting and editing, I asked my friend, Fred, to tell me a D&D inspired tale about fighting for my degree. Below is the metaphorical tale of Byzantine paperwork and regulations (the Labyrinth), the “inflexible” bureaucrats (the guardian), and obviously your […]
2014
The Power of Choice
Anyone that knows me knows I’m a huge fan of Tara Gentile‘s work. However, in case you haven’t heard me raving about her (and ranting how she “stole” my idea of Insanitek), here’s a little bit of info about her borrowed right from her about me page: A customer-obsessed business strategist who works with a […]
2014
Unexpected progress towards getting into the Guard
I missed last week’s fitness update due to a lot of chaos going on in my life. And for that, I’m sorry. It turns out that dealing with all the minor details of getting the administrative work done is taxing for my brain and time. I’ve made it a point to announce that I had […]
2014
How to prioritise your desires
Let me tell you this: I thought I was smart when I decided to start Insanitek while I was in school. I figured I could do all the planning and bootstrapping when I had spare time. It was a great plan, really, as I thought I would finish up my homework and work on Insanitek […]
2013
The courage to live in uncertain times
Not many people in my immediate surroundings and circle of friends really and truly know what it is like to wonder about the safety and security of the place they live in. However, lately the people around me are starting to raise these questions and panic due to a couple nearby, violent home invasions, a […]
2013
My first entrepreneurial job
Most kids have a creative spirit. Thankfully for me, my grandfather didn’t crush mine, but gently and quietly encouraged it by being an entrepreneur himself. When I was 10, I asked my grandparents if I could earn some money by taking care of their yard. We worked out a deal where I got paid $25 […]
2013
Startups on a shoestring budget
I will be the first to admit that starting Insanitek is quite possibly the hardest thing I’ve done. I have read a lot, worked a lot, went to (free) meetings, and filled out countless worksheets and questionnaires regarding my business plans and ideals for the company. Lots of people have given me their two cents, […]
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