April 24, 2023
Mentorship is vital in the startup ecosystem for building a successful business, and that’s where Elizabeth Wetzel comes in. Wetzel is the program manager of the UC Venture Lab, located inside the 1819 Innovation Hub, which offers a program designed to accelerate startups from concept to commercialization.
January 4, 2024
In a world where chaos often dictates problem-solving, the 1819 Learning Lab at the University of Cincinnati is rewriting the rules. Top innovators from Fifth Third Bank, marketing faculty from UC’s Lindner College of Business and the expertise of Matt Sias from InnovationAcceleration.ai all gathered for a ground-breaking pilot SIT+AI prototype workshop in UC’s 1819 Learning Lab.
November 8, 2023
Entrepreneurs, managers and businesses eager for substantial growth can leverage the center's rich offerings, backed by the University of Cincinnati's distinguished faculty, driven students and a network of regional corporate and professional affiliates.
December 21, 2022
Entrepreneurship education helps undergraduates cultivate an innovative mindset while learning practical skills for business success. Including students in the broader entrepreneurial-university ecosystem can foster mutually beneficial relationships among students and the local business community. That’s the conclusion drawn by University of Cincinnati authors of a chapter in a new book on entrepreneurship.
April 10, 2023
Building a brand is a challenging task with or without a big advertising budget. It is possible, however, if you are focused, thoughtful and organized in your approach. To facilitate building a brand, it is essential to link your product/service with the value proposition you offer. To jump-start the brand-building process, read the following five tips.
April 19, 2023
If you earned income as a new startup, young business or as a freelancer, you may need to pay estimated quarterly taxes — taxes paid to the IRS throughout the year on earnings that are not subject to federal tax withholding. This includes self-employment or freelance earnings, or non-wage income you earned on the side such as dividends, realized capital gains or prizes. Check out ways to stay on top of quarterly taxes.
March 6, 2023
Social media is not a website; it is a place for short impactful engagement. Using social networks is a powerful way to advertise your company and highlight how you share the same values with your clients. They're quick, easy and free — plus they can reach thousands of people in seconds. But you must use them well!
August 31, 2023
As a Carnegie Research 1 institution, the University of Cincinnati frequently attracts the attention of Fortune 500 and other prominent companies eager to leverage the university’s faculty and student expertise and state-of-the-art facilities for innovation. Industry research tiers provide blueprints for generating new resulting intellectual property.
June 20, 2023
After the rise of remote working, businesses everywhere are continuing to take advantage of digital technology to hold virtual meetings. But is the convenience of tuning in virtually worth the benefit over being there in person? UC's 1819 Innovation Hub business experts weigh in.
March 30, 2023
Having a team is a must to run any business successfully. This is especially true when it comes to getting a new venture off the ground. In a recent CB Insights report on why startups fail, not having the right team is near the top of the list. Startups need to build a team that is vision and mission supportive from adding external freelance talent or contractors, to advisory board members, to bringing partners and talent on board.