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In 2012, crowdfunding for entrepreneurs / startups rose to a whole new level. This latest update from Kickstarter, 1 of today’s 700+ global crowdfunding sites/platforms, gives some food for thought. The US JOBS Act, going into effect this year, will change how small businesses raise capital. Read More

"Lifestyle business" is a term that is much-misused, much-maligned and much-misunderstood. In this post, as part of the "Which Kind of Self-employed Business Are You?" series, let's explore what a "lifestyle business" really is. Read More

There are many, many reasons why people lose their focus or desire to accomplish their goals. David Allen, in his Getting Things Done methodology, recommends using the airplane model to ensure we're defining goals at the right level or horizon of focus. Read More

Happy New Year. Here’s wishing all you free agents a very successful 2013. May you achieve the goals, wishes and dreams that you set your mind to. Speaking of success, let’s use today’s post to explore how we set our goals / aims for achieving it. Read More

If you're self-employed (smallbiz owner, entrepreneur, freelancer or independent professional) or planning to transition to self-employment, these 5 books are great resources. As you look forward to the next phase of your business / venture, the timeless advice here will guide you to success. Read More

A tribe is a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea, per Seth Godin. Launching such ubiquitous tribes these days is as easy as starting a blog / website, creating a Facebook Page, signing up for a Twitter account, or creating a Meetup Group. Read More

For self-employed people, the return on their financial assets tends to be a key additional source of current income (vs speculation or even retirement), particularly if they are bootstrapping their startups or expansions. As such, it is critical to ensure that these returns are maximized... Read More

Over the weekend, I received a question from a reader, Rachel, about turning her hobby into a business. We’ve traded a couple of emails and, with her permission, I am publishing a summary of our exchanges, with her initial email first. Read More

“Developing expertise or assets that are not easily copied is essential; otherwise you’re just a middleman.” I find this a compelling Seth Godin quote for several reasons. Read More

Earlier this week, I wrote about investing in human capital to help increase total net worth. It generated quite a bit of offline discussion with some readers. The one that stood out for me came from a rather unexpected source. Today’s post includes the highlights of that conversation. Read More