Applying Lean Startup to A Variety of Businesses

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According the Eric Ries, there is an incredible demand out for actionable, practical lessons in how to apply The Lean Startup ideas to not only technology but a wide variety of businesses. This book, to be released this fall,  is an attempt to help with that demand. They have taken the information and questions they have learned from interviews, nuggets, hacks, insights and case studies and translated them into actionable tactics for entrepreneurs of all kinds.

What are your experiences with the lean starup process? What questions do you have about the application of these ideas to your business?

EAC Board Members’ Businesses Evolve

EVENTZ PLUS MOVES TO NEW, LARGER LOCATION AND NEW OWNERSHIP

April 25, 2012 Carmel, IN – On May 1st, Carmel-based EventzPlus (“EP”) will move and will also soon be under new ownership.

EP had simply grown out of it’s current space and the owners were frustrated by having to turn away business. Local entrepreneur, Frank Howard of L5 Solutions and Indy CoZ, will purchase the business and move it to his larger facility in the Castleton, IN area. Howard is working with current EventzPlus owners to make a smooth transition to its new space.

Since opening in 2011, EventzPlus has catered to clients looking to rent a smaller venue for events. EP has also hosted their own gatherings including monthly vendor-based Boutique Socials, Bridal Shows, Birthday Parties and “Coffee and Croissants” bringing in local business owners looking for a quiet, relaxed working and meeting atmosphere.

EventzPlus will continue to provide preferred vendors as a concierge service for its clients, or the option of bringing in someone’s own caterer, florist, photographer, entertainment, etc.

Howard says, “Their event model was perfect! They had great success from the very beginning and once I saw it, I knew it would be a great fit. Between the event side and the work space they offered, I knew my facility would be able to handle both and grow exponentially within my larger space.” In addition to events, Howard will offer a Coworking environment where individuals and businesses have access to an open workspace, private offices, conference rooms, café, and lounge areas in the over 25,000 square foot space. He will also have Event Coordinators on site to continue the great party planning service EP is known for.

EventzPlus will be conveniently located in the Castleton area at 7960 Castleway Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250 and will host an Open House in June.

About EventzPlus: EventzPlus is a full-service event rental and hosting facility located in Carmel, IN. EventzPlus provides event coordination, vendor management, project plan creation, event itinerary creation and building rental. www.eventzplus.com

About Indy CoZ: Indy CoZ is a new Coworking and Event Space located on the Northeast side of Indianapolis with easy access to Interstates 69 and 465. It offers startups, independent professionals, home based businesses, and those with workplace flexibility, the ability to work in an open and collaborative environment. www.IndyCoZ.com

Finish Line Seeks Ideas From High School Seniors

Staying in touch with your customer base is essential for success in retail. Finish Line takes this concept one step further by actively seeking business ideas from teens on YouTube and incorporating their advice into the company’s strategic plans. Based on the YouTube videos, a Finish Line leadership panel selects three teams as Challenge finalists. Finalists are flown to Finish Line corporate headquarters in Indianapolis to present their findings to the company’s top executives.  Students from the winning team will be rewarded with an all-expense-paid trip to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, courtesy of Finish Line. Read more.