Home eMed eMed Blog Brian OConnell RSS Feed Link Brian O'Connell How to prepare to get a small business loan Business conditions are tough for new healthcare businesses, but slivers of sunlight are shooting through the clouds. Take advantage by setting the stage for a small business loan. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 26, 2011 Comments (1) Why are entrepreneurs paying too much for health insurance? Entrepreneurs are the cream of the crop – the best innovators in the economy. So why are such smart people overpaying for health insurance? [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 23, 2011 Comments (0) Startup activity at "lowest rate ever" The stalled economy isn’t just hurting the stock market and consumers; it’s hurting entrepreneurs, too. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 19, 2011 Comments (0) Finding angel investor groups Healthcare entrepreneurs can’t take anything for granted – especially with the capital they need to keep their doors open and lights on. And that’s where a good angel investor can help. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 16, 2011 Comments (0) Entrepreneur funding conferences: Get them on your calendar! These entrepreneur venture funding conferences can fill your financial coffers – but only if you’re there. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 12, 2011 Comments (0) Does your healthcare business need startup money? Park it! Healthcare entrepreneurs looking for a unique but effective route to financing should consider innovation parks. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 9, 2011 Comments (0) Science-based startups to benefit from new National Science Foundation program Scientific researchers -- and their ideas -- will benefit from a new National Science Foundation effort to bring innovative ideas to market. The NSF Innovation Corps will fund 100 projects a year. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 4, 2011 Comments (0) Tracking your employees' social networking activity: Should you do it? If a healthcare business owner tracks employees’ social media activity, it requires striking a balance between company reputation monitoring and employee privacy. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on August 2, 2011 Comments (0) Lessons from an entrepreneur after a near-death experience If you had a near-death experience, would it change your life – and the way you run your business? Read what an entrepreneur and plane crash survivor has to say. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on July 28, 2011 Comments (0) Business incubators: What you should look for when choosing one Interested in getting your fledgling healthcare business into a business incubator? That’s fine – even commendable – but just make sure you do your due diligence first. [More] Posted by: Brian O'Connell on July 26, 2011 Comments (0) Previous 1234567 Next