E News - November, 2008

November Feature:  Elizabeth Saunders - Amazing Grace!
Elizabeth Grace Saunders (26) became a full-time entrepreneur one year out of college. With Grace Communications Inc., she writes entrepreneurship columns, magazine articles, marketing materials, and ghostwrites books for clients from Miami to Seattle. Over 45 different publications feature her work.
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Resources:  Vendor Relationships
Entrepreneurs sometimes overlook the importance of their suppliers to their eventual success. People trying to sell you often use the term partnerships when touting the relationship their company wants to have with yours, because in fact you will often depend upon outside suppliers whose performance can have a major impact on your customer satisfaction and profitability.
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Networking:  Pat Cuartero - YoYoNation.com
Pat Cuartero started YoYoNation.com, the world’s number one specialty online retail store, online yo-yo community, and vehicle for all things yo-yo related. Pat is also a keynote speaker on the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour.
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Marketplace:  Recession Proof Your Business 
Recession proofing your business is critical for any startup or small business in today's tough economy. Learn some of the proven entrepreneurial strategies to protect your business during these challenging economic times.
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Forum:  Outsourcing Trends for 2009?
It's that time of the year when "____ Trends for 2009" articles start appearing.  Since we are focusing on vendor relationships this month, we thought we would post a thread to share your ideas on outsourcing trends like sustainability, one-stop providers, web-based tools, etc.
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Blogs:  eZone Business Accelerator!
We've all heard it...in this economy, credit is tight, cash is king, and everyone - from large multi-national corporations to nonprofits to the start-up on the corner - is reducing their expenses. So what else can entrepreneurs do to adjust their spending to meet the challenges of the current economy? We recommend considering a business accelerator!
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Video: Global Entrepreneurship Week
One week...millions of young people around the world joining a growing movement to embrace innovation, imagination, and creativity! Join VenturePORT.org and the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour in supporting this global initiative during the week of November 17th through the 23rd. 
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Events:  Extreme Tour in the Northland!
What do you get when you mix a tour bus full of young entrepreneurs—including a 22-year-old late night talk show host—150 high school and college students, and a fantastic college and workforce development staff?
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