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Taking other people’s money to fund your startup changes your life in ways you cannot predict. And many of those ways are negative.

I meet with dozens of entrepreneurs a week. No matter how they couch it, they are asking for money. They come to me wanting to know first, will I invest myself? Dou Read More

A vital part of that plan is your plan and strategy for marketing. Have you thoroughly reviewed your past and current marketing efforts? If so, where were you must successful? What areas need more attention: Are there areas that have blown your marketing budget? Do you even have a marketing budg Read More

Groupon claims that their program is so successful that 97% of the businesses that advertise on Groupon would gladly do it again. No doubt they’ve been wildly successful at helping grow some businesses; but is Groupon right for your business? Read More

Have you had a new business idea that set your brain on fire?

You feel opportunity knocking and can't wait to start your new business! Until you get distracted, or you forget the idea, or are talked out of it by others.

Instead of looking for reasons NOT to pursue your dreams, watch this sh Read More

The research folks over at Empathica, have released this week their Q2 Report on Consumer Insights graphic summary, and the numbers are really interesting, eh! The one that grabbed my attention right away, was that 38% or more than 1 in every 3 of us, reads via social media a recommendation or refe Read More

The "Sell Your Expertise" Edition - Links to multiple spots online where you can sell your expertise. Read More

Last week’s post discussed joint ventures and other collaborative business agreements involving cooperative efforts between multiple independent parties. This week we turn to a more traditional structure, and examine singular business entities with multiple partners. Read More

If you've ever read the Tim Ferriss book "The 4-Hour Workweek," you're familiar with Tim's idea of the low maintenance business model. Here are some case studies from entrepreneurs who have taken Tim's advice and built low-maintenance small businesses of their own. Such business could be used to ge Read More

The DISC personality profiling system identifies four different networking styles that people roughly fit into. We’re all a mix of the four styles, but one style usually dominates. See if you can spot which style you are... Read More

When creating a new business or taking an existing business to that next level, why not start by evaluating your life purpose and values. If you haven't yet developed these in written form, you may want to consult Steve Pavlina's article on the subject. Though creating a life purpose and values sta Read More