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We had the opportunity to shoot a piece for Detroit
2020
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There is a noticeable resurgence happening in Detroit, and Anthony and JJ Curis have just added another piece to this growing puzzle. With their new joint venture, Long-Sharp/Curis-Modern & Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, they’re bringing some of the world’s top artists and pieces into our own backyard………Read More
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Mixing style with substance is a mantra that local designer William Malcolm lives by. His impeccable eye for style and design has led him to start his own fashion label and, in addition, he also makes his mark by impacting the community in a big way.
For Ferndale’s sweetheart, Fotoula Lambros, fashion was always an interest. She sewed her first garment in high school, received her first sewing machine at 18, and hasn’t stopped since……..Read More
Is my idea legit? Will people respond to it? So many entrepreneurs struggle with these questions. In fact, Nick and I struggled with these very questions when coming up with the idea for Hatch Detroit.
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How does one test their idea fully? Most entrepreneurs think they have to spend a lot of money on “Market Research”, but in fact there are many things you can do yourself to validate your idea. Check out the article below written by our friends at Inc.Com. Nick and I spent a ton of time collecting feedback from anyone and everyone in the entrepreneurial community. We are also big fans of the last tip in this article, and we’ve talked about it before. As Nike told us years ago, the #1 way to test your idea is to “Just Do It”!
Get out there and ask questions, collect feedback, and take action.
Enjoy,
Ted
Not sure if your new business idea is good enough to succeed? Here are six ways to test it.
The good news is that there are a variety of ways you, as an entrepreneur, can conduct some market research to assess the potential demand for your product or service without spending a lot of money or hiring an expensive market research team.
As a first step to determining the potential market……READ MORE
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Pierce Street’s newest resident Jeremy Sasson and his Townhouse Bistro are creating quite the buzz around town. This new addition to the Birmingham’s scene stands out with its prime location, eclectic spins on comfort food, and its hip New York atmosphere…….Read More
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For native Detroiter, Leah Moss, a post-college failed job search ended up “inspiring” her to create her own job opportunity. Leah launched her own magazine, Jack Detroit, a lifestyle men’s magazine for the young professional man in Metro Detroit. This initiative puts her solidly in the driver’s seat, as she aims to turn her publication into the Esquire of Metro Detroit……Read More
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Starting out as a fun excuse for his neighbors to get together, Sean Mann’s Detroit City Futbol League has become a true asset to the city of Detroit. The most recent season just concluded with Copa Detroit ’11, a day-long tournament bringing neighbors together to enjoy food trucks, music and soccer, and it appears this is just the beginning for this growing organization…..Read More
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It is no secret that Metro Detroit is a hotbed of unique musical talent. This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Sharkey, a musical performance artist who has been causing quite a stir around Metro Detroit. Inspired by his own family’s musical roots, Sharkey’s mix of R&B, jazz, and soul is one that you ought to become familiar with…..Read More
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It is no secret that Metro Detroit is a hotbed of unique musical talent. This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Sharkey, a musical performance artist who has been causing quite a stir around Metro Detroit. Inspired by his own family’s musical roots, Sharkey’s mix of R&B, jazz, and soul is one that you ought to become familiar with…..Read More
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