3 Common Statements Entrepreneurs Say During a Coach/Mentor Session
Being vulnerable creates a better Coach/Mentor relationship When working with coaching clients I tend to use the personal trainer analogy as to how I approach working with them…my job (as your coach/mentor) is to push you and challenge you into doing work that’s hard...StartingBlock Madison Announces Executive Director Search
Driving the Next Stage of Growth for the Madison Entrepreneurial Community Madison, Wisconsin: StartingBlock Madison today announced the launch of its search for a new Executive Director. StartingBlock remains focused on supporting the growth of Madison’s...Top 5: Optimizing Time Management
Top Ways to Operationalize Your Time This month’s article takes a look at some operational best practices to create more space and less of a feeling of running out of time day-to-day. Read Time: 10-12 minutes By: Heather Wentler – StartingBlock Madison...Boss vs Leader
Two approaches to managing company culture & team Many of us in management roles, we’ve never had training on how to do this job. We’re literally making it up as we go or depending on others to help us in how to go about being in these roles. Read Time: 8-9...
The Importance of being an Eco-Friendly Entrepreneur
Guest blog written by Cristina Carvajal, Executive Director of Wisconsin EcoLatinos As we celebrate earth day and admire the beauty of our natural resources, I invite you to think of ways we can take action to reduce our environmental footprint and increase our...Dane Arts and StartingBlock Madison continue to foster intersections between entrepreneurship and the arts with two new Artists in Residence
Araceli Esparza Marisol Gonzalez Rodriguez StartingBlock Madison announces the addition of two new Artists in Residence, Araceli Esparza and Marisol González Rodríguez. Artists in Residence receive access to the StartingBlock Madison coworking space and resources, and...
Don’t delay, this Q4 season ends soon
The majority of business sectors bring in their highest sales during Q4 annually and are all working overtime to fill end-of-year budget gaps and lure in customers and clients for the next year.
Why Feedback is Important
Taking feedback in any form is usually not something people look forward to. Even receiving praise for when you’re meeting expectations can feel awkward and we don’t know how to respond to it. Critical and/or “do better” feedback is what l think is more important to regularly hear.
Social Impact Cohort Participants Announced
StartingBlock, in partnership with the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact and Associated Bank, has selected eleven social impact entrepreneur teams for StartingBlock’s 2021 Social Impact Cohort. The selected teams each have business...
Member Benefits Available May 1
StartingBlock Madison is offering benefits for members beginning May 1. Members will enjoy cafeteria style insurance plans starting at just $25/month and will include: vision, dental, life and virtual health. For information about insurance offerings and membership...