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- Meet The Organization Pioneering Agrihoods The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) is a nonprofit dedicated to getting rid of food deserts and giving people an opportunity to play in the dirt, no matter where they live. Located in Detroit, MUFI has converted a huge plot of land into a thriving, productive farm that offers the community fresh produce. They also…
- Enlivening your Business on LinkedIn We're not afraid to make it known: your company really needs a strong and active social media presence on LinkedIn. Luckily, following some simple steps and scheduling tips can have your LinkedIn shining with fresh, relevant content and working in your favor for networking and more. Currently, there are 380 million users utilizing the platform for…
- Packard Place offers Space for Social Entrepreneurs in Charlotte Social entrepreneurs in Charlotte have a cool new space for collaboration at Packard Place in the Queen City. This hip new coworking space offers plenty of inspiration for entrepreneurs looking to expand business and network with like-minded folk. The space is housed in the historic 1928 Packard Motor Cars building on South Church Street. When…
- Connect with Social Good Orgs on Twitter Sending out content in a timely manner is another tip for organizations that want to increase interaction. Posting consistently will turn viewers into loyal followers, as they can come to expect fresh updates on a regular basis. Interacting with like-minded professionals on Twitter can not only increase followers, but can build out networks for future…
- Social is the New Normal On a cursory glance, social media marketing has not only changed the way the way we market to consumers, it has also changed the way we do business with each other. For what it's worth, social is the new normal. Now, we already know that social media -- in the form of LinkedIn, Facebook,…
- Charlotte Entrepreneur takes “No’s” like Vitamins Charlotte entrepreneurs are bringing their creativity to the table more than ever, and Patrick Steptoe is no exception. The Charlotte Observer shared an interview last week with Patrick, whose food business Vegan To-Go is transforming people's diets with convenient, frozen style healthy foods. Steptoe took on the vegan lifestyle when his own weight gain after…
- Queen City Forward org Supports Social Entrepreneurs in Charlotte Charlotte social entrepreneurs are committed to community improvement through shared knowledge and experience. Local non-profit Queen City Forward provides a hub for social entrepreneurs to flush out business ideas that focus on a social mission. Queen City Forward recognizes the importance of triple-bottom-line businesses in the local community, and fosters the growth and success of…
- Decision Simplicity in Marketing and Web Design Today’s marketers are focusing less on brand loyalty and more on informative content, with the idea that web-savvy consumers want access to every bit of information they can have about a product for comparison purposes before purchase. While this focus has led to product transparency and ease of purchase for those people who have some…
- Be Well! New Book Inspires Employee Health and Wellness Health in the workplace is BIG in management circles. And why not, when health care costs consume over 50% of corporate profits. Yikes. Innovative organizations are thinking differently about the health and wellness of their employees and families because healthy and happy employees are more loyal and productive. Health is a Habit is a new book…
- Venture Capital: Is It a Good Fit for Your Company? Is VC Right for Me? Entrepreneurs who are at the beginning stages of developing their business often seek funding from outside sources, including venture capitalist groups that choose investments in hopes of big, fast returns. Although venture capital is a great funding option for some companies, it is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all funding option. For…
- Business Failure is not the Enemy There's a really interesting Q&A over on entrepreneur.com with James Dyson, founder of Dyson, the company that makes vacuum cleaners (among many other things). His words could be very encouraging, especially if you're a small business owner, working hard, but have yet to see much of a payoff. He mentions his thousands of unsuccessful prototypes -…
- So… what’s your website address? Still don't have a website? Your customers might be frustrated that they can’t find you online. You're not alone, though – according to 2013 data from Google and Ipsos, 55% percent of small businesses don't have a website. That seems like a huge amount of missed opportunity, especially since we've seen firsthand how much return…
- How to Start a Nonprofit Organization Thinking about starting a nonprofit organization? Starting a new nonprofit and joining the 1,536,084 currently registered organizations is the first step to making a positive difference in the world. In total, the National Center for Charitable Statistics has reported that in the year 2013 alone, $316.23 billion dollars were distributed to causes throughout the United States.…
- Net Neutrality – What is it? (VIDEO) Maybe you've heard the phrase "Net Neutrality" recently, but like many people, you're not quite sure what it means, and you haven't researched the issue to find out what it's all about. Basically the issue comes down to whether internet service providers, like Verizon, should be allowed to charge content providers, like Netflix, for access…
- This Charlotte nonprofit uses social media to do more good It's National Volunteer Week, time to get out there and do some good in your community. Our friends at Hands on Charlotte are leading the charge once again, with Hands on Charlotte Day, 2014-style. For over 20 years the organization has mobilized hundreds of volunteers across the area to lend a hand at Second Harvest Food…
- All Hands On Deck for Hands On Charlotte Making a change begins at the ground level, and it's driven by the people who call the community home. Just as the local community supports and drives the local economy, it also determines the course and the future of the city. Hands On Charlotte recognizes and supports this fact by positioning volunteers at the heart…
- How Content Marketing Can Make Your Nonprofit Stand Out Nonprofit organizations have some of the most unique and heartfelt stories, from communities they have helped to lives they have changed. There are thousands of nonprofit organizations at work around the world working to promote their cause; however, very few have large-scale recognition and the financial support necessary to conduct work at the level in which they desire.…
- Q&A with Charlotte Startup: Podanize If coordinating your children's calendar with other parents often feels like a mammoth task, then Podanize is the app for you. Developed by Charlotte-based parents Nikki and Steven Sacks, the program prides itself in being a "powerfully simple way for you to manage kids' activities." Wheel Media chatted with them about their challenges and success as a…
- 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Spread Their Message Social media is the nonprofit sector’s most undervalued secret weapon, yet it has redefined the way modern marketing is conducted. The reason for all this untapped potential is not because social media is some giant secret, but rather nonprofit executives are still largely unfamiliar with what social media has to offer and how they can…
- Charlotte Startup Weekend Welcomes Entrepreneurs No Talk. All Action. Launch a Startup in 54 Hours. And so begins 2014 Charlotte Startup Weekend, an annual event where North Carolina's entrepreneurs all come together to create. Attendees' backgrounds are varied - some are coders, others marketers, lawyers, or accountants - but each one is linked by the drive to innovate. The site…