Archive for August 31st, 2004
Entrepreneur Certification a Bad Idea
Jeff Cornwall: In the U.S. we equate providing education to entrepreneurs as a relatively voluntary act. Sure, some banks may from time to time “strongly suggest” a client take a class or visit with an SBDC counselor to assure that they have thought through their plans carefully. But, generally education is a free choice. If [...]
How to Do Business with Uncle Sam
Business Week: “For many entrepreneurs, an impenetrable bureaucracy and time-consuming paperwork rule out any thought of bidding for government contracts.” via Bizz Bang Buzz.
eBay Lends Hand to Dropoff Stores
NY Times: “eBay dropoff stores, which list, package and ship eBay items for people who cannot be bothered to do it themselves, have gotten a little help in their quest to find a market – from eBay itself. Anyone looking for the stores would have, until recently, found almost nothing on eBay, even though at [...]
