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Testing the Waters: How MVPs Turn Great Ideas Into Success
April 9, 2025
Creating a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a smart way to test a business idea with minimal resources, gather feedback and make improvements before going all in. Instead of spending

Why Making the Right Connections Leads to Better Funding Opportunities
April 2, 2025
Building a business isn’t just about what you know—it’s about who you know. Connections can make all the difference. Networking and cultivating strong professional relationships can open doors to new

Keeping Up With Consumer Trends: Essential Personalization & Digital Strategies
March 26, 2025
Consumers are constantly changing how they purchase from and interact with businesses, and staying ahead of the curve is key for entrepreneurs and business owners to remain competitive. The growing

How to Grow Your Business by Diversifying Your Products or Services
March 19, 2025
Diversifying your business isn’t just a smart move—it’s the key to long-term growth and staying ahead in a changing market. By expanding product lines or services, companies can tap into

From Connections to Collaboration: Cultivating Business Growth With Intentional Networking
March 11, 2025
Networking might seem intimidating at first, but embracing it with an intentional and thoughtful approach can unlock incredible opportunities for business growth and mutually beneficial relationships. Fifteen years ago, I

Think Globally, Act Locally: Creating Solutions Through Youth Innovation + Entrepreneurship
February 26, 2025
The ability to think globally while acting locally is a vital skill for today’s youth. It can be difficult for educators and students alike to cultivate this dual perspective, which

How Different Business Models Can Leverage AI and Meet Diverse Needs
January 31, 2025
AI is a major focus in our collective conversations—and for good reason. It’s revolutionizing the business world by driving efficiency, sparking innovation and fueling growth across all industries. Understanding AI’s

Unlock Opportunities: How the Small Business Academy Empowers Arizona Entrepreneurs to Secure Major Contracts
January 13, 2025
Are you ready to elevate your business? The Small Business Academy: Securing Contracts for Next Level Success, powered by SRP and developed by the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation

From Pen to Profit: Meet Arizona’s Thriving Author-preneurs
January 8, 2025
For authors, a book is more than just words on a page. It’s a universe of potential. In Arizona, a vibrant community of authors and resources in the Author-preneurship community