Natalie Sappleton
Dr. Natalie Sappleton is Subject Matter Expert in Management and Leadership at Smartly. Her research interests are in social networks and social capital in the context of entrepreneurship. Natalie received her M.A. (Hons.) in Economics and Politics at the University of Glasgow and her PhD in Entrepreneurship and Masters in Research from Manchester Metropolitan University. Her PhD thesis investigates the role of gender role (in)congruency on the ability to acquire resources among New York City entrepreneurs. Natalie is co-editor of Entrepreneurship, Self-Employment and Retirement (Palgrave McMillan).
The Media Interview: How to Make the Most of Your Press Opportunities
Let’s say that out of the blue, you receive an invitation to be interviewed by a member of the press. What’s the first thing...
The Top Resources for Female Tech Entrepreneurs in Atlanta
It's a popular misnomer that entrepreneurship is a male domain. In fact, every day across the country, women start about 849 new businesses. 203,000...
The Best Business Apps for Busy Entrepreneurs
You’re busy, so you need some productivity hacks to help you make the most of your day. But your business means you don’t have...
Simple Habits to Improve Your Critical Thinking Skills
If there’s one skill common to all of history’s greatest minds, it’s probably critical thinking.
Critical thinking, which involves reasoning and processing information in...
What You Can Learn about Pitching Your Business from the Latest Season of Shark...
You’re an entrepreneur, so you have no time to watch TV, right?
Well, a show that might be worth your time is ABC’s Shark Tank....
Why Business Owners Should Expand Their Range of Skills – David Epstein, NYT Best-Selling...
When it comes to being an expert in any given field, many often believe that placing a laser focus on that field alone will...
How This Atlanta-Born Company is Charting a New Path for Co-working Spaces
When it comes to the lifestyle of an entrepreneur, having a space dedicated to creating ideas, strategies, and even storage is ideal. Today’s guest...
Why Investors are Flocking To Georgia and How To Find One for Your Startup...
On today’s show, we’re here with Mark Buffington, CEO and Co-Founder of BIP Capital, one of the Southeast’s most active venture capital firms.
Mark's background...
The 5 Step Growth Strategy This Entrepreneur Developed After Selling Her Company to Bill...
As an entrepreneur, one of the most important tasks to learn is how to successfully scale your business to new heights. However, this can...
The 9 Most Common Mistakes an Entrepreneur Makes and How to Overcome Them –...
Extraordinary success requires self-motivation, mental toughness, and a desire to disrupt the status quo. You have to recognize and release the low-level thinking that...
