It's Creative (Destruction) Genius

Donovan Wadholm — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:42:51 -0400

As the world and the US slogs through the current economic turmoil, the task of economic development professionals is shifting. What use to be a local struggle to attract businesses and jobs, competing against other states or even other communities in their own state, has become a battle against local job loss and the inevitable business closings. This shift, has brought the small business champion out of formerly dismissive EDC presidents and in my opinion…is long overdue.

As Luck Would Have It…Success Is Not A Science.

Donovan Wadholm — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:26:16 -0500

One of my favorite radio programs is a quasi-science show called Radio Lab and is hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich. There are two reasons why I love this program so much: 1) because the production values are so good that no matter what they are talking about it sounds multilayered and dynamic and 2) while the topics are science related they are not overly technical and there is a heavy philosophical element usually presented from various sides by t

A 2008 Christmas Poem

Donovan Wadholm — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:35:58 -0500

As I wake to the sounds of the FM dial my mind starts to focus on life’s great trials.

“Time to get up kids & brush your teeth and please for once don’t fall back to sleep.”

“Hurry now get out of the shower the bus has gone and it’s tardy hour.”

In a rush as we fly in our car but the road is slick and traffic is at war.

Now it’s up to the office where bosses await with sullen faces at my tardy state.

In these times and on this day it’s more work, less pay, and a vanishing 401K.

It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times

Donovan Wadholm — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:15:42 -0500

When entrepreneurs start a new business they often have a nasty habit of paying little attention to whether or not the timing it right for that business idea. Some will start their business either way, no matter what the data (or the bozos) say. And some of those entrepreneurs are going to be successful in spite of the worst of odds.

But today’s economic uncertainties actually puts the question of timing front and center in the entrepreneur’s minds eye.

Comment on Node ant

Donovan Wadholm — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:30:36 -0400

Thanks for the comments. You may be right!

It is easy to think that brand=logo but that is only one part of the brand representation equation.

That said...I would also like to point out that often times it is not what you think your brand represents that matters but what your brand becomes in the mind of the consumer.

How the Credit Crisis Affects Small Business

Donovan Wadholm — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:05:44 -0400

The big media is talking about big dollars, big companies, and big bailout packages. Sub-prime mortgage backed securities, money market mutual fund savings, and now commercial paper have all been at the center of the conversation of the current credit crisis in the US and, in recent days, worldwide.

Is Your Brand Awesome? Should it be?

Donovan Wadholm — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:25:14 -0400

Recently at a small business conference in Chicago I attended a few different seminars on marketing, promotion and branding. Being a self proclaimed finance geek, I find it is helpful to step outside of my natural habitat to broaden my knowledge base, and the best place for me to do that is by exploring marketing concepts.

Comment on Node ant

Donovan Wadholm — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:14:23 -0400

MySpace is Kitschy and despite users still warming to the new Facebook layout it appeals to an infinitely larger audience. Not to mention less spam, less pedophiles and less angst ridden teenagers.

What's Going On? From Wall Street to Main Street.

Donovan Wadholm — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 19:48:29 -0400

ND Specific Website

Donovan Wadholm — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:59:29 -0400

Hello Fargo CoFJust wanted to let you all know that I recently completed the launch of www.ndsmallbusiness.com a resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in ND. On the site you can find links to metro specific portals for Fargo, Minot, Bismarck and Grand Forks. These portals have lots of useful informati

Bismarck - Company of Friends