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It is easy to rationalize away losing to another competitor. But you were beaten by another salesperson. Accepting this is the key to improving. Read More

When someone asks me for the best way to fund a startup, I always say bootstrap it, meaning fund it yourself and grow organically. Bootstrapping avoids all the cost, pain, and distractions of finding angels or VCs, and allows you to keep control and all your hard-earned equity for yourself. Read More

With Venture Capital on the decline most start-ups turn to bootstrapping to fund their entrepreneurial dream. Find out what the Bible has to say about it. Read More

Successful startups are all about turning ideas into action. These actions must be the hard part, since entrepreneurs always seem to come to me with ideas, and ask me for help on the actions. That has always seemed strange to me, since the magic is supposed to be in the ideas, and the actions are t Read More

Starting a new business is a big deal. And, let’s be honest, it’s a lot of hard work.

The truth is, successful entrepreneurs have certain personality traits that allow them to go from a great idea to a thriving business. Often a person’s success has much less to do with what they know and more Read More

Interview with Christopher Penn, a marketing and new media leader, on being a professional speaker, landing sponsors for a podcast, and being a marketing authority. Read More

Attitude is key to execution it permeates every aspect of the approach and actions taken during the sale. While it may seem like an intangible, it is very much something the individuals can control, and manage. Read More

It is possible to take an old idea, re-invent it, and make it yours. But, it has to be unique. You gotta take it and own it! Make it remarkable. More on that in this article...enjoy! Read More

We’re always hearing about the best places in the U.S. for entrepreneurial opportunity. But no matter which locale you set your sights on, how do you know if it’s going to be the right fit? Here are some tips and tools that can help you find the right city for your business; set your business up in Read More

Discussing pros and cons of working from home versus working in an office, and highlighting the fact that you need to do what's best for you and your situation. Read More