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Thursday, March 25th, 2:30-3:30pm - March KBWA Member Tele-Class. Register today for our March Tele-Class (held via phone) entitled "Effective Goal Setting." KBWA members get all tele-classes free, and non-members can join in for just $9 per class. All who register will receive the class audio file afterward. Learn more and register at http://KBWA.memberlodge.com/March10. Wednesday, March 31st - KBWA Membership Extension. Wednesday the 31st is the last day for new KBWA Members to sign up and receive an automatic 3-month membership extension - free! Find out more and join us here: http://KBWA.memberlodge.com. Saturday, April 17th - Spring Business Women's Expo. Secure your booth today for Olympia, WA's Spring Business Women's Expo that benefits breast cancer research! Tables are just $35. Otherwise, mark your calendar and come shop! Get more info now.
April KBWomen
Chapter Meetings: Omaha, NE,
Renton, WA,
Olympia, WA,
Mt. Vernon, WA,
Jacksonville, FL. KBWomen Radio - KBWomen moves to Monday morning as of March 29th! Join Krista and Tammy as they interview business and ministry leaders, and business women with encouraging stories and wisdom to share. Access archived shows HERE. Listen live via phone (347) 850-8893 or online HERE.
New Concept #1: "Idea Validation"
for business ideas New Concept #2: The Business Idea or New Product
"Sandbox" I suppose I can't say that idea validation is a new concept to me - just a new term for an old issue that we all deal with as business people. Tammy and I always joke that we have I.D.D. - Idea Distraction Disorder! As idea people, we have a challenge; validating these new ideas to figure out if, in fact, they will land as great opportunities or if they should keep flying by. Brainstorming and masterminding sessions are great ways to solicit feedback from others on business ideas and plans. Other ways include researching the market, surveying potential customers and prayer. As Godly women, we realize that God ideas are the ones that should move forward, not just good ideas! Apparently "the sandbox" idea has been around for a long time in the technology industry. My husband and his co-workers use "the sandbox" concept when they are working on a new product launch or have a new system or tool to implement. The sandbox is where they meet (usually virtually) to "play" with stuff to see what works and what doesn't. I love that image of adults coming to a sandbox, sitting down and testing things out and experimenting. Build it up, work with it, reshape it, move it around, tear it down, etc. How can you use the sandbox concept in your business or career? What do you need to test out or play with and allow others to interact with? Actually, I can clearly see how these two concepts can work together quite nicely. Bring new ideas to a sandbox and watch how they transform. This article is also posted on the KBWomen Blog. Please post your comments and share feedback!
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Volume 33, 3-10 Inspiration Station "Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well." -Ecclesiastes 11:6
Featured Member:
Patricia Samuels of
Patricia
Samuels Ministry
Business Tip A couple thoughts on "Idea Validation" for new business ideas:
"As experienced entrepreneurs, we know
the temptation to rely on intuition and natural entrepreneurial
talent. However, research separates ideas from opportunities." "When [entrepreneurs] fixate on a single idea, they tend to become more and more entrenched in it and even defensive about the likelihood that the idea will succeed. If, instead, they are encouraged to come up with multiple ideas, they learn the value of adaptability and agility in new ventures." -Bennet Cherry, CSU
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