Ripple Effect: Startups and Small Business Make Up Vital Part Of Regional Economy
Jobs, wages and economic growth are topics frequently covered at the dinner table and boardroom alike, because these things impact our lives and communities in significant ways. Adding to the conversation, this week JumpStart released its annual economic impact report indicating startups and small businesses engaged with JumpStart and its partners generated more than $1.2
Video: Northwest Ohio Impact Program Spring 2021 Entrepreneur Showcase
On Wednesday, May 12, the fifth cohort of the Northwest Ohio Small Business Impact Program participated in a virtual version of their culminating showcase event. This event was an online demo-day-style competition where program participants used their new knowledge and skills to present their pitch to a panel of judges for a chance to take
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 18: Cleveland Favorites – Cathy’s Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches and Cleveland Flower Walls
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this episode, Cathy Greene,
5 Tips For Conducting Your First Customer Discovery Interviews
As a business founder, that “light bulb” moment is very exhilarating. You’ve seen an opportunity to create a new or improve upon an existing process, product, platform, service or retail environment. And off the top of your head, you aren’t aware of anything else that comes close to being as awesome as what you have
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 17: Keeping Our Resolutions – Fitness Tips from Local Experts
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, Rashida
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 16: Making it Work With Angel & William Washington
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this episode, Angel Washington
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 15: Mental Heath and Entrepreneurship with Angela Flowers
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, co-founder
The Tidy Stitch Wins $2,500 Top Prize in JumpStart’s Northwest Ohio Pitch Competition
Ten Northwest Ohio entrepreneurs presented their business ideas via Zoom on March 30 at our semi-annual Northwest County Pitch Competition. At the end of the evening, the judges selected Britney McSweeney and her company, The Tidy Stitch, as the winner of the $2,500 cash prize. Britney has been doing hand embroidery for more than a
How To Incorporate Use Cases In Your Product Strategy
The term “use case” is thrown around a lot, and it is important to be clear about what it is and what it is not. A use case is a specific situation in which a product or service could potentially be used. Given people buy the same product for different reasons, use cases can vary
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 14: Branding For Small Business With Janae Bryson
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this episode, we connect
WOVU JumpStart Fridays, Episode 13: Restauranteurs Pivoting In A Pandemic With Jose Melendez And Tiwanna Scott-Williams
JumpStart and WOVU 95.9FM have partnered to bring you JumpStart Fridays, a show focused on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in Cleveland. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear from local business owners, business assistance and funding experts, community organizations and more as we dive into live and honest conversations about entrepreneurship. In this week’s episode, local
Venture Capital may not be for you (And that’s OK)
While venture capital is largely seen as the most attractive option for startups, it may not be the best path for you… and that’s OK. Before seeking VC investment, some questions to ask yourself include: What are my financial goals? How long do I want to be doing this for? How much time in a