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When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” what image does your mind conjure up? A young, ambitious techie like Mark Zuckerberg? A seasoned vet like Steve Jobs? How about this, did you think of an ambitious young woman? Read More

As a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I find it’s easy to recognize “street smarts” when I see them, but it’s hard to explain the specifics to someone on the other end of the spectrum, even if they are willing to learn. Some people argue that street smarts are only a natural born skill, but I d Read More

I tell entrepreneurs that Google was an “exception” to all the investment and startup rules, but I’ve always wondered what it takes to be an exception. Since every business is built by unique individuals, I’m totally convinced that exceptional people are the key to an exceptional company. Read More

I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the primary “use of funds” will be to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer cures. Investors are looking for commercial products to make money, rather th Read More

If you want your startups website to show a clear and steady improvement in its search index position on the organic results in Google and other search engines, Read More

If you're a startup seeking funding, things are about to get easier. The JOBS Act will let you accept contributions from nonaccredited investors. As soon as the SEC approves it, you can use crowdfunding to finance your business! Read More

Looking back, getting our business off the ground was not the hard part. Getting our website up and attracting customers was not that hard either.

The hardest part about running our online store was overcoming the loneliness of the entire process. Read More

Do you know who your target market is? Your real target market? I am tackling this question with my business and have come up with a few insights on how to find it.


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For any business owner, writing a proposal is one of the most challenging parts of your job. Here are some tips to take your proposals to the next level! Read More

For me, knowing that I wanted to be an entrepreneur was the easy part. Figuring out what I wanted to do was the hard part. I read books and looked online, but I didn’t truly understand all of the different opportunities that were out there. Without knowing what to search for, I was lost, and many w Read More