Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Nice - Getting Started - Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Implications - What's On Your Tombstone? Leaving a Legacy Behind - Mission Statement Guidelines - Business Plan Guidelines - Why Incorporate, and How To Do It Online - Tax Breaks for Entrepreneurs Chapter 2: Informed - Getting Clients - The Power of a Theme Song: Inspiring Yourself and Others - The Power of Humor When Creating a First Impression - The Hook: Start with a Bang Using Video Clips - iOS Apps For Presentations: User Friendly Slideshows Chapter 3: Competent - Upgrading Your "Tech IQ" with an iPad! - The Importance of iOS Apps - iPad Basics: Where to Start - Setting Up and Organizing Apps into Folders - Let The Words Flow: Suggested PDF and Documentation Apps for Your Workflow - Penina's Documentation iOS App Rubric for the Entrepreneur - How to Streamline Email on an iPad - Internet and iPad Use - Surf Smart - A Picture Paints a Thousand Words: Protecting Your Digital Reputation, Photo Sharing Apps, How to Find Photos Online, and Uploading/Storing Photos on your iPad - Websites to Increase Your Tech IQ with an iPad - Reading List to Increase Your Tech IQ with an iPad Chapter 4: Entrepreneurship - Nuts and Bolts - FYI: Entrepreneurship Is Not Just a Male Domain! - Successful Entrepreneurship 101: In a Nutshell - The Power of a Mentor: Where to Find One, How to Keep One, and When to Discard One - The Pitfalls of Perfectionism - Online Resources for Entrepreneurs - Reading List for Entrepreneurs Chapter 5: Final Words on the NICE Philosophy - How to Think Like An Entrepreneur vs. A Business Owner - Economic Incentives = Think Open Source. Be NICE. - Social Incentives = Think Outsource. Be INFORMED. - Moral Incentives = Think Resource. Be COMPETENT. - Be a Myth-buster = Think Outside the Box. Be ENTREPRENEURIAL. - What Children Can Teach NICE Entrepreneurs Conclusion About the Author Index

About the Author

Penina Rybak is the CEO of Socially Speaking LLC, a boutique educational technology consulting firm. In addition to being a startup entrepreneur, Penina is a licensed and practicing pediatric speech-language pathologist specializing in the treatment of autism and an Apple technology expert and iPad evangelist. She lectures nationally and internationally about customizing social communication strategies, integrating iOS apps into best practices in the workplace and in special education settings, and, most recently, on the topic of female entrepreneurship. Penina has earned an M.A. from New York University, a Certificate of Clinical Competence for Speech-Language Pathologists from ASHA, and is a licensed and certified Teacher of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped. She is also the director of The NICE Initiative for Female Entrepreneurship, whose mission is to promote women founders and startup endeavors, and bridge the gap between readiness to learn and actual performance. Over the past three years, Penina has deployed her Socially Speaking Social Skills Curriculum, Seminars, and iPad App, as well as her NICE Initiative Seminars. Penina lives in the Greater New York City region.

Reviews

Rybak's personality shines through The NICE Reboot. Her prose is informative and entertaining. She deftly balances the worlds of business and technology with kindness and values. Rybak peppers the book with "Penina's Pointers," highlighted text that never fails to enlighten. Whether it is "Ten Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Digital Footprint" or "Ten Qualities to Look for in a Mentor," readers will find these wisdom-filled segments of value. - FOREWORD REVIEWS (Barry Silverstein) Whether you're driven by necessity or opportunity, The NICE Reboot offers the perfect combination of information and inspiration to put you on the path to entrepreneurial success. Penina Rybak takes the mystery out of business startup. Follow her simple formula: Creativity + Passion + Timing = Entrepreneurial Success and you'll unlock the secrets of achieving your dreams of business ownership. - RIEVA LESONSKY, Founder/CEO of GrowBiz Media Penina Rybak is a passionate, thoughtful advocate for women's entrepreneurship. She has a deep understanding of the tools, resources and models which will help women to launch viable businesses, which is critical to the future success of our economy. - PAMELA SLIM, business coach and bestselling author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation Penina Rybak has given me a gift. I so enjoyed her writing - it flows. I found the tips and strategies extremely helpful; and having all the links to such great resources saves a lot of time and effort. This is a must read for anyone needing to take stock of one's life personally and professionally. Penina is sharing what she herself has found to be a model to reboot your life and find your own entrepreneurial spirit. - ROBYN STRATTON-BERKESSEL, positivity strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of Appreciative Inquiry for Collaborative Solutions I enjoyed reading the book and got great ideas from it! Penina's writing is beautiful and inspirational! She not only tells us how to be successful but how to make the world a better place while feeling complete as a person. Her insightful knowledge of social media and new technology is both refreshing and energizing. I love the way she encourages us to think outside the box and grow. She also uses history and current culture to teach us how to best serve our community and relate in a "NICE" humanitarian way. This is an entertaining read peppered with movie reviews and words of wisdom. - ERIN WILSON, Founder, QRCode ID The NICE Reboot does a great job of motivating and mentoring a large and growing group of entrepreneurs - women! I do believe that women have the edge, with their high emotional IQ, to create the "new business culture" that every worker wants - better role definitions, more effective and productive leadership, and better work-life balance. I like Penina's idea of convincing them to reboot, if necessary, to achieve that potential. - MARTY ZWILLING, Founder & CEO of Startup Professionals, Inc. The NICE Reboot provides LOTS of information for the wannabe entrepreneur. - GERI STENGEL, President of Ventureneer and Stengel Solutions The NICE Reboot is a non-technical, refreshing, and smart guidebook that talks "human," and therein lies its beauty. It's a very well written book, rich with resources and practical, clear instructions and advice. I liked the way the book tackles today's most pressing issues in the startup arena. I also really like the "Penina's Pointers" section in each chapter. I have been teaching entrepreneurship for years and I still learned new things and was pleasantly surprised! I was also impressed by the seamlessness with which Penina both teaches us and inspires us, especially through her stories and some great quotes at the start of each chapter. I highly recommend reading this and rebooting, so that you too can learn more and become more too! - ROGER KUPERWAYS, Ph.D., Professor of Entrepreneurship at New York University