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The changing of the calendar offers the opportunity for introspection. There really isn’t anything amazing that truly happens when the clock strikes midnight on Dec. 31 (or is it striking midnight on Jan. 1?), but we take this time to examine life, love, business and a number of other things. Do we remember Dec. 31, 1999? People made some serious plans. Pallets of staple items were tucked away. People wanted to ensure everything was in order “just in case.”

What do you do with a light bulb moment? The light bulb moments of innovators have varying degrees of life. For some the event is reminiscent of a flash bulb, while others allow the bulb to burn long and bright. Below is a progressive way to look at Edison’s invention, the light bulb.

Heart first and then head or head first and then heart? From where do new business ideas come? Often times an entrepreneur is emotionally tied to an idea. There is a flutter in the stomach and he or she sits down and begins to put pen to paper. I like passion. You have to possess passion as you begin a new venture (dare I call it an adventure).

Heart first and then head or head first and then heart? From where do new business ideas come? Often times an entrepreneur is emotionally tied to an idea. There is a flutter in the stomach and he or she sits down and begins to put pen to paper. I like passion. You have to possess passion as you begin a new venture (dare I call it an adventure).