Archive for August 30th, 2005
David V. Lorenzo: I have always been a big fan of being second to market with a product, service or an idea. I find that the first mover advantage can be overcome by a person or company who watches carefully and corrects the mistakes made by the first mover. Now you have a better product [...]
Personal Trainers Need Mental Muscle, Too
Startup Journal: About six years ago, he took a step toward a change, going back to college to study exercise and nutrition. After several months, he’d stopped working full time for the family firm and took his first fitness job, teaching group classes at retirement communities. “Once I completed that first session,” he says, “I [...]
StartupSchool.org: Are you a hacker who has thought about one day starting a startup? Then you’re invited to a free, one-day startup school this October 15 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. … Most hackers probably consider starting a company at some point, but are put off because “business” seems a mystery. Our goal is to remove that [...]
Why Any Sole Proprietorship Is A Risky Business
Two years ago today: Why Any Sole Proprietorship Is A Risky Business.
One year ago today: History of MLM.
This week’s Brain Brew Radio episode is online. This week: David finds out that guests often take Doug’s advice and sometimes it even works… Hershel and John find out from the Brain Brew Crew how they can educate the public on their unique photography service… Ellen works with Doug and David to figure out the [...]
This week’s Cubicle Escape Pod podcast, episode number 42, is now online. Highlights from the show notes include: Big word of the day Know yourself?
Coyote Blog: I recently went through the process of obtaining an SBA (Small Business Administration) loan. These are loans that are what I call “cash flow” loans, secured more by the companies earnings rather than collateral (though collateral may be required, see below). SBA loans are written by private banks to standards set by the [...]
How to Beat the Home Business Blues
Yaro Starak: The solution to this problem is simple – get some friends, communicate with humans and make plans to get away from your business on a regular basis. The real key however is to be proactive and seek out socialization otherwise it is all too easy to spend a night at home alone with [...]
Success is Where Bold & Aggressive Meets Preparedness
This week’s Startup Nation is online: On this weekend’s radio show, a caller from Long Island, New York was extremely bold & aggressive (“ring the bell babe” is what he said at the beginning of his elevator pitch) but he wasn’t properly prepared. His elevator pitch received high marks from the Sloan brothers for passion [...]
→ zoup.com Zoup! is a dining experience that features 12 always-rotating soup varieties each day, including at least one low-fat, vegetarian, dairy-free and spicy recipe. They also offer made-to-order salads, and grilled panini sandwiches. Zoups founders believe, and their extensive testing shows/ that there is a strong demand in the marketplace for the kind of [...]
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Rich Dad’s Before You Quit Your Job
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Don’t Take on the Big Boys: Go for a Niche
Times Online: It can be easy for small-business owners to become downhearted when faced with endless red tape, tax and regulation. But the good news is that when it comes to making the most of lucrative business opportunities, small can be beautiful. You do not need a sledgehammer to crack a nut. This is why, [...]
How to Make a Reality Television Show
One year ago today: How to Make a Reality Television Show and Purchase DirecTV.
