Archive for July 25th, 2005
How to Get Smart Fast, Or Don’t Go It Alone
Paul Allen: Too many entrepreneurs try to do it alone. But it’s easy to work together with a group of entrepreneurs that helps everyone succeed. That is what YEO and other organizations like it are all about. There are many examples of this in history. In 1727 Benjamin Franklin and 12 friends formed a group [...]
How to Effectively Borrow Ideas, Strategies and Tactics
About: “Today’s small business owner is confronted with new business problems and opportunities on a regular basis. Running a company requires the ability to look outside the business for solutions, ideas, and best practices. However, borrowing ideas and best practices can be wrought with danger. Learn what big business already knows about benchmarking best practices [...]
One year ago today: Selling Services on Ebay.
Philip Greenspun: “I’ve decided to amuse myself and, I hope, inspire some young hard-working folks, by writing up ideas for businesses that should be profitable.” Here’s the first one: Chinese-made motorhomes.
Software For Side-Business: The Neglected Market
37 Signals: “When you think small business, think 1-10 people not 50-100. There’s an endless supply of 1-10 person companies. Who cares about the Fortune 500? It’s time to care about the Fortune 5,000,000. Forget the enterprise market. Forget the mid-sized company market. Build for the smallest of small companies and you’ll find a thirsty, [...]
Carnival of Personal Finance #6 is up at Free Money Finance.
