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Starting a Home Business
in BootStrapMe, on November 27, 2009
...n starting up a home based business, and there's a lot in it that's applicable to many of us in the bootstrapping world. The move from a fully-equipped office--with copiers, doughnuts and an IT specia...
Seen that? - Torino 2006 - WTF!?
in XboxSpace, on November 26, 2009
...magination and inventiveness to make their dreams come true. Here again for 2006 are seven tales of bootstrapping business showing what can be done with determination, perseverance and very little in ...
Seen that? - Biggest Gnome proves good example
in BootStrapMe, on November 22, 2009
...king on computers to quickly expand beyond just sales with their company The Biggest Gnome. In true bootstrapping fashion, they avoided [...] Read More It's your turn to contribute ...
Seen that? - Tips on how to make your home business grow
in Home Based Business, on November 19, 2009
Tips on how to make your home business grow at Home Based Business Who doesn't want to get rich?! Everyone does-or at least every business-minded person does! That's the reason why you want to start a lucrative online business at home inst...
Seen that? - Business School for Startups?
in Small Business Unplugged, on November 10, 2009
...rtups and among established businesses (non-startups), the percentage [...] Read More Bootstrapping business U at BootStrapMe Dr. Bruce M. F...
Seen that? - An Annuity Primer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on November 10, 2009
...'ve explained in previous posts, starting with nothing or with whatever you have is part of the bootstrapping approach to entrepreneurship. Here, from Inc.com, are three bootstrappers who went abo...
Seen that? - Internet marketing made simple-and cheap!
in BootStrapMe, on November 6, 2009
... WebMarketCentral provides a growing portal to resources [...] Read More Four keys to bootstrapping success at BootStrapMe An article on boo...
Reading the Microsoft tea leaves: Is the company turtling?
in The CIO Weblog, on November 4, 2009
...hard sell for Microsoft products in a community where a shoestring approach using free, open-source alternatives has become so de rigeur that a distinctly anti-Microsoft attitude has emerged.
When ...
Seen that? - Seen that? - Open-source alternatives to BigTable
in Googlestack, on November 2, 2009
... Seen that? - Open-source alternatives to BigTable at Googlestack Open-source alternatives to BigTable at Googlestack ...
Budget Wedding Reception Alternatives
in White Lace Wedding, on November 1, 2009
© Tracy Hunter For some folks, a wedding reception is not complete without at least a five-course meal, or an overflowing buffet. Some, however, prefer to keep the meal low-key, enabling the couple to freely mingle with their guests, glasses of champagne on hand and stopping for some hors ...
Why the recession is good for the vitamins and fitness market
in Sox First, on October 31, 2009
...atment, many of them may be trading down to vitamins and supplements—using them as substitutes or alternatives. Both Wal-Mart and Walgreen's have reported that sales of vitamins are strong. VMS sales ...
Managing IT on a Bootstrapper's Budget
in BootStrapMe, on October 23, 2009
VentureBeat took a good look at managing your business' IT issues on a bootstrapped budget. There are ways to keep overall costs down during a company’s early stages – and this frugality (and a well thought out IP strategy) is something that will impress VCs when you decide to seek funding...
Dollar to tumble even more
in Sox First, on October 22, 2009
... This doesn't mean the dollar will lose its reserve currency status. There simply aren't that many alternatives. But it might be different if foreign creditors tell the Americans start issuing debt i...
Seen that? - Columns versus Rows
in Googlestack, on October 22, 2009
...e practical things in the next posts. Here's the list [...] Read More Open-source alternatives to BigTable at Googlestack disclosure: I ...
Green Halloween: What to Give Out Instead of Candy
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 18, 2009
...y twist at a series of appearances around the Seattle area where the Green Halloween team exhibited alternatives to conventional candy to more than 20,000 children. Not a single child between the ages...
Keep Yourself Sharp
in BootStrapMe, on October 11, 2009
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In any endeavor in life, keeping yourself mentally well tuned is extremely important if you want to be successful. Entrepreneur.com 's Scott Halford recently had some tips to help you keep yourself sharp. The foundational idea is simple: be a life long learner. Consider t...
Microsoft Office Lashes Back at Google
in The Gadgets Weblog, on October 10, 2009
...g across the world. Lastly, there are many people like myself who love Google Docs and Zoho; if the alternatives continue to improve, we will continue to leave.
The ad supported office will not hav...
The Technology Recycling Bin
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on October 8, 2009
...so quickly leave behind? Most gadgets get trashed with out another thought.
Of course there are alternatives to just throwing away our old toys. We can recycle them instead. In tech there are two ...
Seen that? -
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 8, 2009
...results (everyone dreams of being a millionaire but only very few make it). If we are talking about bootstrapping entrepreneurs, then they will put more than plain hard work into the business they are...
Seen that? - Speed Dating: The Movie
in The Dating Weblog, on October 8, 2009
...entyoffish.com out of his Vancouver apartment after being frustrated at high priced internet dating alternatives. Markus commented, "I think the top paid dating sites are a little surprised at ho...
Seen that? - legal file sharing and movie downloads
in TJ's Weblog, on October 7, 2009
... yet on the homepage but certainly worth to watch [...] Read More File sharing key to bootstrapping distribution at BootStrapMe For bootstra...
What's Behind the Recent Spate of Legal Process Outsourcing Deals in the UK?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 6, 2009
...f the law.
It isn't clear whether this approach will allow the Magic Circle to fend off other alternatives, but certainly it will create a new market opportunities. However, when reading the outs...
What's Behind the Recent Spate of Legal Process Outsourcing Deals in the UK?
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on October 6, 2009
...f the law.
It isn't clear whether this approach will allow the Magic Circle to fend off other alternatives, but certainly it will create a new market opportunities. However, when reading the outs...
Seen that? - Open-source alternatives to BigTable
in Googlestack, on October 3, 2009
... Open-source alternatives to BigTable at Googlestack disclosure: I am a Hypertable MapReduce contributor, and this post has nothing to do with incre...
Seen that? - 10 shoestring principles for business
in BootStrapMe, on October 2, 2009
...fattest wallets...Successful entrepreneurs know how to [...] Read More 13 articles on bootstrapping success at BootStrapMe Here's more i...
Seen that? - Find Recipes Fast
in Do you like to cook?, on October 2, 2009
...ree from milk, eggs, and peanuts. The recipes sounds like the "normal" recipes, but using alternatives to these food allergens instead. For example, check out her Chewy Non-Peanut Butter Bro...
Are you going back to business as usual?
in The CIO Weblog, on September 23, 2009
... have smoother, more reliable service with less investment and less disruption than the traditional alternatives. I figured that many other companies, forced by frugality into making do with what they...
More Ways for Students to Save Money
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on August 20, 2009
...ing home is part of college life but you do not need to pay top dollar for those calls. There are alternatives to reaching out and touching your family. One way to do this is to use online programs li...
Startup Models: Push or Pull?
in BootStrapMe, on August 12, 2009
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Young Entrepreneur examined two contrasting startup models recently. If you have thought much about the difference between a "push" model and a "pull" model for your startup, you should.
The difference between the two models is this:
In a push model an ent...
Skype to shut down?
in Sox First, on August 1, 2009
... to happen? It's impossible to tell. PC World reports that eBay is finally now trying to find alternatives to the technology, icing out its founders. A Skype-less world is hard to contemplate. ...
Supply chain video: Supply risk in CIT companies
in Supplychainer, on August 1, 2009
...h many of them are small and medium size.
Sort of traditional options which he proposes are alternatives such as tapping into community banks and etc. but he also mentions newer options such a...
Nitrile Glove Allergy
in Allergies, on July 25, 2009
...;t see to be much information on the web regarding this. It seems that for as long as there are no alternatives, the industry is not willing to acknowledge that people can indeed be allergic to nitril...
Startup-Friendly Industries
in BootStrapMe, on July 23, 2009
How do you decide whether opening your own startup business is a good idea?
Consider a couple of things. How example, how much startup capital does it take to get into the industry? How long does it take to move a business from opening its doors to profitability? What kind of grow forecast is the...
Amazon shows us the future
in The CIO Weblog, on July 22, 2009
If you have been anywhere near the Internet over the past couple of days you have heard about Amazon's disastrous decision to remove legitimately purchased (although illegitimately provided; more on that in a bit) e-books from Kindle devices of users. Adding fuel to what was already an explosive...
Can news be saved?
in Sox First, on July 20, 2009
...odels are there? The online journalism blog suggests newspapers will have to start looking at new alternatives. No one yet knows what model will save the industry but one thing is clear. We will se...
A Day In The Life Of A Twintern
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-13
...umers Increasingly Opt for Free Entertainment Alternatives
• Feeling Tweety in 'Web Site Story'
• Microsoft VP says Google's playing defense with Chrome OS
• Bloggers test boundaries...
Someday, I'll Eat Peanut Butter
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...peanut allergies. I can't exactly say I miss it, because after a while you just get used to the alternatives. Besides, it's not exactly the healthiest of bread spreads, and with the recent pea...
Windows 7 Pricing announced
in The CIO Weblog, on June 25, 2009
...dividuals. Businesses have paid IT staff, or can hire IT staff, who can provide options and suggest alternatives to extend their existing platform or move to a new one. Most individual consumers are s...
Taking a Chance
in Next Nine Months, on June 19, 2009
... It was terrible. Worse every time. We feared we were running out of time and started looking into alternatives.
We ended up getting pregnant once more, only this time it wasn't planned and we w...
Tasty Alternatives to Milk
in Allergies, on May 21, 2009
...ntolerance, dairy allergies, or simply do not like the taste of milk, here are some possible milk alternatives you might want to try:
1. Soy Milk - obviously not suitable for those with allergies t...
Finally
in The CIO Weblog, on May 19, 2009
...er for most purposes to justify business adoption. Waiting a couple of years might present you with alternatives which are worth the transition. Will you Handcuff your organization to Windows si...
The Balance of Life
in BootStrapMe, on May 10, 2009
Like many high pressure careers, bootstrappers face a problem that can sometimes be difficult. It is a problem for which no pat answers or prefabricated solutions are available. The problem: maintaining a balance between your entrepreneurial endevears and the rest of life.
You do have a life , do...
Caribbean Benefits as Tourists Flee Mexico
in Wandalust, on May 6, 2009
...vel agents in the U.S. say they are aggressively recommending Jamaica and the Dominican Republic as alternatives to Cancun and other Mexican beach resorts because they are close and affordable. There ...
Seagate Announces Replica Drive
in On Storage, on May 2, 2009
... not to back up data," writes the NYT's Stephen Williams . "There are less expensive alternatives to the Seagate product, if that makes sense in your situation. But avoiding the issue i...
How Sound is Your Business Plan?
in BootStrapMe, on April 27, 2009
I recently reported at BizPlanHacks on some research that shows that business plans don't get start-ups funded by VC's. But what do we care?
A business plan takes on a whole new meaning in the context of a bootstrapped business. PE Hub 's Joanna Glasner rightly points out that the...
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in WappBlog, on 2009-04-26
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Quick Media Converter ， Super Video Converter ， Any Video Converter，Medi...
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on April 19, 2009
Adam over at Blogtrepreneur points out the prominent role women play in the bootstrap community and the larger world of entrepreneurs today. He uses suffrage as a point of reference; 90 years ago women couldn't even vote. "You've come a long way, baby." (Hope that doesn't...
Is all this free sustainable?
in The CIO Weblog, on April 16, 2009
...e, say, electricity, in their utility. They are just fun for most people, and all those people have alternatives when it comes to fun.
For businesses, they may be genuinely useful. But the real quest...
Did Vista jump the shark?
in The CIO Weblog, on April 14, 2009
...ow us all how crazy and outmoded the traditional upgrade cycle has been, even as newer, less costly alternatives have sprung up in the news? Microsoft picked the worst possible time to blow a Windows ...
What is up with Enterprise 2.0, anyway?
in The CIO Weblog, on April 13, 2009
...y does enable a positive business outcome, or even that it simply does so more efficiently than the alternatives. Really?
I personally consider e-mail to be one of the best examples of why you do n...
4月8号新web 2.0推荐
in WappBlog, on 2009-04-09
(1) CommutePrice - 用于计算你外出旅行，开车的花费的网络应用。 (2) GardenPlanner - 用于设计你自己的花园，可以铺路、加栅栏、用各种各样的花草数目装饰。 (3) Setup-Tableware - 如果你不知道如何为一个很重要的晚餐摆桌子的话，不知道刀叉呀葡萄酒呀怎么放的话，可以看看这个网站，将会叫你如何摆一个体面的桌子。 (4) Visible Body - 交互式人体3D工具。可以让你看到人体主要器官的3D模型。提供3D控制和动态搜索功能。 (5)5款可以替代Quicken的免费个人财务管理软件（详细测评介绍看 这里 ）： ...
Before You Start a Business, Do an Internship
in BootStrapMe, on April 4, 2009
Before you start a business, you can gain a lot of insight into you new industry or market by doing an internship in a business in the same sector of your economy. That was the advice of Karen E. Klein at BusinessWeek last month. She called it an "inexpensive way to avoid mistakes when you la...
The Value-Price Relationship
in BootStrapMe, on March 31, 2009
Entrepreneur had a good piece by Barry Farber earlier this month on how the relationship between value and price can make or break your business. I remember seeing this statement above a local printer's office:
Price, Service, Quality
(Please pick two)
If you choose to lower your pr...
The Personality of an Entrepreneur
in BootStrapMe, on March 25, 2009
Young Entrepreneur had a piece recently on entrepreneurial personality. It was an interesting look at the importance of matching personality to your job function.
The article interviews consultant Bill Wagner of Accord Management Systems. Word to the wise, we can't change our personality bu...
Private Student Loans Network
in Wangtam, on 2009-03-25
...re Photoshop Alternatives and Web-based Photo editing
• Facebook and the downsides of software as a service
• Meebo Brings Interactive Ad Platform To Community IM Partners ...
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Sticks
in Do you like to cook?, on March 24, 2009
... If you've been using I Can't Believe It's Not Butter bread spread as a healthier alternatives to butter for use in your baking and cooking recipes, here's some good news: they no...
VC's Overrated...
in BootStrapMe, on March 20, 2009
Brad Feld had an interesting piece recently that I thought my BootStrapper friends would smile about. It was on the relationship between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. When I think about who I spend most of my time with, it's entrepreneurs. When I think about who really drives innovati...
Tie It Back
in Busy with Style, on March 13, 2009
...pulling up your hair, putting it in a cap or vowing to stay in until it has passed - there are chic alternatives. I love scarves - so Ali McGraw and boho chic. This scarf by Diane Von Furstenburg ...
Managing IT costs
in The CIO Weblog, on March 11, 2009
...ar as it happens.
The best thing you can do is adopt the techniques and profit models that those alternatives are showing you internally, so that you can provide the same services just as easily, a...
Confessions of a Startup Addict
in BootStrapMe, on March 11, 2009
Ivan Widjaya over at Noobpreneur had a cute piece Monday. He confesses that he's addicted to starting new businesses.
Ivan looks at the symptoms of his addiction (with an eye toward helping to decide if you share his problem). Then he looks at himself as a case study. I started dozens of busi...
Music fans do not want quality
in Digital Music - The Future, on March 5, 2009
...found that many students at a uni prefer the hiss and crackle of low quality MP3s over the lostless alternatives!
He goes on to compare it to audiophiles who like the "crackles" the imperfe...
The Bootstrapper's Fable: Is a VC Hunting You?
in BootStrapMe, on February 28, 2009
Scott Dig , a bootstrapper himself, had an instructive little fable for the bootstrappers of the world earlier this month. I won't retell it in its entirety, but the moral is that we often lose sight of our most valuable assets.
Scott's message is simple: as a Bootstrapper, your most valua...
Can VMware hold on?
in The CIO Weblog, on February 25, 2009
...ld have been already. Will it be able to survive this latest onslaught, or should you be looking at alternatives for your virtualization platform before the rug comes out? It's a complex question ...
Due Diligence Comes in Flavors
in BootStrapMe, on February 16, 2009
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there's more than one type of due diligence. At the start-up stage, remembering to do both legal due diligence and business due diligence is critical.
Scott Dig posted a good description of the two type of due diligence earlier this month. He's ...
Valentine's Day Can Be Pro-diabetics!
in Daily Diabetic, on February 14, 2009
... look for sugar-free products. Moreover, you can make your own sweet goodies by using natural sugar alternatives such as ZSweet , Truvia or PureVia .
I have tried all three and I love ZSweet th...
Seth Godin on Succeeding in a Down Market
in BootStrapMe, on February 9, 2009
Mashable's Andrew Warner recently interviewed marketing guru seth Godin and talked about how to succeed in a down market.
Seth's advice is especially powerful for bootstrappers in this economy. And it's also encouraging. Among his tips for start-up businesses in this economy: Rec...
20 Bootstrapping Tips
in BootStrapMe, on February 4, 2009
Evan Carmichael has a good piece today that looks at ways you can bootstrap. What it amounts to is 20 tips for succeeding as a bootstrapper.
The tips are basic: Hire people on a part time basis
Automate wherever possible
Don't quit your day job (and we've said that before)
Form ...
Social media and social entrepreneurship
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on January 31, 2009
...nt searching: I believe Facebook, Twitter and the other similar community driven websites are cheap alternatives to do this.
Here you can also read an article which highlight applications of socia...
17 款可以替代 Google Notebook 的笔记本应用
in Wangtam, on 2009-01-31
【商务型】
• Jjot
• Microsoft OneNote
• Springnote
【学生用】
• Grade Genie
• NoteCentric
• Notely
• NoteMesh
Peugeot-Ausstellung in Sochaux
in Oldtimer & Classic Cars, on 30.01.09
...tammen aus den Jahren zwischen 1933 und 1996 und zeichnen somit ein gutes und in gewisser Weise alternatives Bild der Firmengeschichte. Was wäre wenn? - so könnte man durchaus fragen, denn zahlreiche ...
