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Cultivating a Business Growth Mindset in Adverse Economic Conditions

The COVID-19 economy is creating a wild ride for businesses – from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporations founded a century ago. But adverse economic conditions are also prime breeding grounds for breakthrough ideas and innovative business models. Why is that?

Cultivating a Business Growth Mindset in Adverse Economic Conditions
Cultivating a Business Growth Mindset in Adverse Economic Conditions

Time & Location

Dec 17, 2020, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Live Webinar

About the Event

The COVID-19 economy is creating a wild ride for businesses – from entrepreneurial start-ups to large corporations founded a century ago. But adverse economic conditions are also prime breeding grounds for breakthrough ideas and innovative business models. Why is that? Pain and pressure force change and innovation. The famous business mantra “innovate or die” has never been more relevant. Even prior to COVID-19, today's globally connected, high-tech economy required an innovation mindset. We’ll discuss how entrepreneurs and small business leaders can stay ahead of the pace of change, and embrace uncertainty to pivot, innovate, uncover latent opportunities and grow revenue.   During this webinar, we will cover:  

• Business theories and tips (some mainstream, some my own), alongside real-world case studies and trends – from rural to urban main street to wall street, from hyper-local to national

• How to maintain an entrepreneurial, growth mindset in the midst of catastrophic…

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Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. All services extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for limited English proficient individuals.

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