7 Tips for Transforming Ideas for Good Into Impact

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In my experience, you shouldn't apologize for saying no to connections that don't share your values. Sure, take a meeting if your schedule and energy allow (and try to create a schedule and energy level that will, in fact, allow!) -- but don't feel like you have to nurture a connection that doesn't nurture you back =)
Great tips here. I'd add "consider a co-founder" since having a collaborator is not always the right move for everyone, but I think that exploring the question is a good exercise for any entrepreneur. At the very least it will force you to ask some very important questions of yourself.
Along those lines, if there are any fellow entrepreneurettes in Philly -- come say hi at http://dinnergrrls.org ! xo

Anittah of PA 10:18AM November 05, 2011

Alex! hear hear! I am feeling your words exactly. Keep up the great work!

Catherine Jaffee of CO 1:11PM November 03, 2011

There's some great advice in here for would-be social entrepreneurs. I recently wrote something similar about how to win buy-in for your ideas. I think it's a great companion piece for people who aren't interested in starting their own company or who want the added support, resources and human capital of an existing business.
Read more - 5 Ways to Win Buy-In For Your Idea
http://blog.sfcopywriter.com/2011/11/01/5-ways-to-win-buy-in-for-your-idea/

Star of CA 12:44PM November 03, 2011