Corporations exist to deliver profits to shareholders, right? Every business text book in every business school in the world tells us this. Corporations have provided to society the food you eat, the vacations you take, and the smart phones you … Read More »
Monthly Archive: February 2014
Looking For Shared Collaborative Office Space?
institute B has office desk space available in the heart of historic Gastown, in beautiful downtown Vancouver. If you are an entrepreneur or small business with a social conscience looking for a positive and collaborative work environment, we’d love for … Read More »
institute B Launches Their Ontology Curriculum On-Line Courses
Are you ready for NEW SKOOL? Only 4 days left to take advantage of our early registration promotion and receive a 50% discount on any of our iBOC courses. Preregister by February 28th 2014 here. iBOC is a resource for … Read More »
The Heartbreak of a Not-So-Gentle Push
“I’m sorry, but we have to let you go.” Blank stare…. Stammer…. “Pardon me?” It was the best response I could muster. I looked back on that moment for years, wishing I’d had some snappier retort. Or the wherewithal to … Read More »
What Makes An Entrepreneur Successful?
In this candid and heartfelt talk by author and entrepreneur, Kamal Ravikant, we learn that building a business based on the ultimate cash-out may not give us the contentment we seek. True success comes when we achieve fulfillment by building … Read More »
institute B Ontology Curriculum On-Line Courses
The iBOC is a resource for entrepreneurs, small business owners and business students to discover the Mindset, the Business Planning, and the Management Techniques required to build audacious businesses. As human beings, we have tremendous potential for audacity. Yet many … Read More »
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Tagged accelerator companies, audacious results, Bix Bickson, BUSINESS PLANNING, business students, Company Culture, curriculum, Darrell Kopke, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, iBOC, institute B Ontology Curriculum, MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, Manfred Vollmer, MINDSET, New Skool, on-line courses, small business owners, Vancouver
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Debunking the Culture Myth: An iB Intern Sets the Record Straight
If my experience here at institute B has taught me anything that I can take with me on my future adventures, it’s that the most important thing about working for, or starting a business is: Company Culture. But learning about … Read More »
There Is No Business Without People
A few years ago, I was supporting the growth of a consumer goods company that was primed for exponential growth. After having attracted a substantial 7-figure investment and set up a team that was ready to execute, it was discovered … Read More »
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Tagged audacious results, Darrell Kopke, generosity, Institute B, leadership, Pivot Magazine, Responsibility
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Impact Investing Is The New Skool
Venture capitalism used to be the cool kid of finance; high rollers could make or break the success of an innovative business idea, and make heaps of money in the process. Brands like Apple succeeded partly due to venture capitalism. … Read More »
institute B Declares 2014 to Be The Year of the Entrepreneur
January 31, 2014 marks the beginning of the Lunar Year of the Horse. Those folks lucky enough to be something other than a galloping equine are in for a year of good health and prosperity. Speaking as a Rabbit, that’s … Read More »