Tag Archives: entrepreneurship

Social Media: Boom to Bust?

As Facebook reports its user base has reached 901 million users and acquires Instagram for a staggering $1 billion, industry analysts continue to debate the existence of what is being deemed the “social media bubble.” Some argue that social media is a sign of a burgeoning online community that fuels the economy. Skeptics speculate that [...]

Promotion Update: Does Your Business Need a Boost in 2012?

Here at Junction, business is back in full swing. We know that all over the country, companies are reenergized, and pushing for a strong start to the New Year. We have assessed what we learned from 2011, and adjusted our strategies to maximize our impact on the business and our clients. Junction understands the importance [...]

The Other Bill Maher: Travel Enthusiast & Entrepreneur

You won’t find William (Bill) Maher, founder and CEO of Intelaplay tucked away in an office building. Instead, he can be seen taking to the skies in his Cessna 127Sp or sailing the blue waters off of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Bill is three times a successful entrepreneur with a passion for travel that he developed [...]

Junction CEO to be Featured on Blog Talk Radio Show

Julie Gareleck, CEO & Managing Partner, Junction Creative Solutions, will appear as a guest on The Compassionate Capitalist with host Karen Rands on Blog Talk Radio on Friday, September 23rd, at noon ET to discuss the spirit of entrepreneurship and insights she has gained from years from working with entrepreneurial companies and the investment community. [...]

You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Entrepreneurs are in the business of taking risks, whether investing in a start-up or reinvesting in an existing business.  Without a silver bullet for success, mitigating the day-to-day can present unforeseen challenges.  The job description of CEO can quickly become “jack-of-all-trades” and “expert-of-none.” There is inherent and undeniable value in finding a good advisor(s) who [...]

Atlanta Shows Strong Support for Local Startups and Growing Businesses

With news that hiring had slowed, preventing unemployment levels from dropping as predicted, 2011 began with an inauspicious economic outlook. Georgia in particular entered the year seeking to end a three year slide of job losses. While the times have been hard on business across the board, startup and budding small businesses in the heart [...]

Junction Discusses Authenticity, Value on The Business Hour

Julie Gareleck, Managing Partner, Junction Creative Solutions, recently joined host Ron Comacho as the featured guest on The Business Hour, broadcasted live across the web on www.americaswebradio.com. The hour-long interview focused on topics related to Junction’s unique positioning as a valuable hybrid agency in the broad marketplace of firms offering “consulting services.” Gareleck described how [...]

CSA Celebrates scoutPRO™ Site Launch as NFL Lockout Resolution Looms

Junction attended Competitive Sports Analysis’(CSA) launch party, held at the Commerce Club in downtown Atlanta, celebrating a new online presence for its ScoutPRO™ Fantasy Football software. Diane Bloodworth, CSA’s founder, kicked off the party with an interactive display of the new site. More than 30 local entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals turned out to show [...]

Avoid Losing an Edge…

Professional sports franchises are, at the core, businesses that are typically characterized as well-run, immensely profitable, and inextricably rooted in a community. The Atlanta Thrashers, now the second NHL franchise to depart Atlanta for a Canadian city in 21 years, lacked all of these traits with an uncommitted ownership that never bought-in to achieve success. [...]