Friday, March 21, 2008

An “Edison” in Training

Have a great idea for a widget or service? Is it patented? How does it get to market? How can it be reproduced? On this weeks show, Ren provided “An Inventor’s Checklist” with the do’s and don’ts of being an inventor, and what to do first if you have a new product or idea.

What experiences have you had regarding the invention of a new product?

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Live from The Michigan Golf Show

The Business Reality Network broadcasts for the first time from The Michigan Golf Show at The Rock Financial Showplace in Novi. The show featured four guests from the floor of the golf show, ranging in size from a single proprietor to the well known Boyne Resorts. Each of our guests had different backgrounds and experiences in the business and golf world. Each guest placed his or her energy into creating something innovative and unique in the golf market.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Getting Financing

What do business owners need to obtain bank financing in a tough economy? On this weeks show, Ren discussed the five C’s; Character, Capacity, Capital, Collateral, and Conditions, lenders use to evaluate whether a venture is going to get the financing it needs.


What are your experiences with obtaining financing from lenders? Do you have a story of perseverance, in order to gain the funding that you wanted?