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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop - “Markets and Niches Do Not Matter – But Here are the 5 Things That Do”
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Baiada Center Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop/January 12=0D=0A=0D=0AThe Laurence A.  Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship Presents=0D=0A=0D=0A“Markets and Niches Do Not Matter ��" But Here are the 5 Things That Do”=0D=0A=0D=0AWorkshop Leader: =0D=0A=0D=0AJames E. Katzenberger, Principal=0D=0AAccelerX Group=0D=0A=0D=0ATuesday, January 12=0D=0A5 - 7 pm=0D=0ALaurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship=0D=0A3225 Arch Street, Ground Floor=0D=0ADrexel University's Main Campus=0D=0A=0D=0AThe sobering statistics are:=0D=0Ao	94% of Companies never get to $1 million in annual revenue=0D=0Ao	You have a 1 in 250 chance in getting to $10 million=0D=0Ao	You have a 50% chance of being in existence in 4 years. =0D=0A                  Less than 10% get acquired as an Exit Strategy=0D=0A=0D=0AEntrepreneurs often fall into the trap of “building a better mousetrap”. The truth is there are plenty of people improving the mousetrap. There isn't a market in the world that doesn't have competition, or if it does not exist now, it will very soon. Markets and niches are not enough to ensure your success. =0D=0A=0D=0AAttend this workshop to discuss the other areas where organizations compete and factors that will determine your financial success or failure. Learn about the “Pyramid of Organizational Development”, its implications for entrepreneurs and how the Pyramid supports the 7 Stages of Organizational Growth. =0D=0A=0D=0AJim Katzenberger is a partner and co-founder of AccelerX (www.accelerxgroup.com), a business consultancy that works with individuals, companies, and organizations that desire growth. As a Senior Executive with leadership experience in 8 previous high growth organizations, Mr. Katzenberger built AccelerX by having a detailed understanding of growing organizations and recognizing the importance of having a Strategy for Growth that balances the needs of the entire ecosystem of the organization. Jim has applied his principles for growth with organizations from “single shingle” professional service providers, to Fortune 100 companies. =0D=0A=0D=0AIn his career, Jim has been a member of management teams that have delivered 50% to over 200% annual growth, and as a consultant, he has worked with clients that have experienced similar rapid growth. Starting in the late 80's, Jim got involved in the implementation of Business Planning and Control Systems. This technical experience, along with his business and management background, and his Entrepreneurial experience, provides him a unique skill set to offer his clients. =0D=0A=0D=0AJim earned his BSBA from The Ohio State University and a Masters in Management of Technology from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, He has post-graduate certificates for Mergers & Acquisitions from UCLA and Business Performance Metrics from Cal Tech. In 2003, Jim completed the Trading Floor Education Program at the NYSE.  Jim is designated as a CPIM by the American Production and Inventory Control Society. =0D=0A=0D=0ARegister online at the Baiada Center's Calendar of Events http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/Calendar.=0D=0A=0D=0AFor additional information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu.=0D=0A		
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