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Join us on August 7 and Get Inspired by Ash Kumra! Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego Professionals, Entrepreneurs and Business Owners oGoing is hosting a Fireside Chat Dinner with an amazing speaker who will share with us how we can Build an Awesome Business with Limited Resources . He is none other than our very own Ash Kumra, White House Award Winner, Entrepreneur, Public Speaker and Acclaimed Author. Ash Kumra has been recognized twice by the White House as an entrepreneur making an impact. Ash has been cited in 100's of interviews & articles including Forbes Magazine, Huffington Post, American Express Forum, Entrepreneur Magazine, Startup America/Up Global, LA Times & OC Register for his expertise in entrepreneurship, conscious business, public speaking & law of attraction. Ash serves as the chairman of the board for Orange County's largest entrepreneurship non-profit Tech Coast Venture Network ("TCVN").  Ash is currently the c...

Do Greeting Cards Increase Customer Loyalty?  After reviewing client data, a local veterinarian realized he had a high percentage of clients that used him once or twice. But for some reason, the repeat and loyal customer base was waning. After tuning up the office’s internal structure, the doctor began looking for a cost effective strategy to remain connected to his clients, remind customers of his services, and increase loyalty. The veterinary clinic settled on a #greeting card initiative and sent them generously. If a client came to the office with a new pet, a card was sent welcoming them to the “family.” If a customer came in with a sick animal, a get well soon card was mailed within 24 hours of their visit. A client who recently lost a beloved pet called the office after receiving a card and said, “I needed that card today. It made me feel loved, cared for, and not simply a #customer. Thank you. I could never think of using anyone else for my pet needs.” It may sound like such...

Are you thinking of leaving your corporate life and becoming an entrepreneur? Before you quit your day job that actually pays and start day dreaming, think of whether you fit the entrepreneurship mold... “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison Here is what could be in store for you: 1. Long, thankless days of hard work  (sure you are building something of great value, but don't expect to hear "Thank You" from anyone until they use your products and services and even then...) 2. Upfront and ongoing investment of money and resources  (what, you thought you don't need to invest your hard-earned money to start something. Welcome to the real world!) 3. Bank loans and growing debt that could ruin you financially  (enough said, watch out! you may have to tell your creditors to wait and wait and wait... until they get antsy) 4. Hard Truth that No one wants to invest in your company  (angel investors think you don't have the best ...