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What Risks Are You Taking?
in BootStrapMe, on November 12, 2009
...failure - with the hope that your efforts will eventually lead to success. This is more true for bootstrappers than for any other type of entrepreneur. Even the most wildly successful entrepreneurs... ...ore true for bootstrappers than for any other type of entrepreneur. Even the most wildly successful entrepreneurs do not have 100% wins. They sometimes win — but they also fail. It’s just that the ...
Seen that? - Project Manager : Organize your life
in Tech Intelligence, on November 10, 2009
...hat in the end instead of calling, you will get called. If you [...] Read More Online Entrepreneurs and Project Management at Home Based Business ...
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... ...ian Business Online and noticed the "Lessons from startup school" headline. The Centre of Entrepreneurship (COE) at Centennial College in Toronto is opening up its entrepreneur school to eve...
Seen that? - Hope for Africa?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 10, 2009
...hose involved with microfinance directly on the [...] Read More Can an army of social entrepreneurs save Africa? at Audeamus - How dare we... ...
Seen that? - An Annuity Primer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on November 10, 2009
...alks through his conversion from annuity basher to, when appropriate, [...] Read More Bootstrapper's Primer: Starting with nothing at BootStrapMe ... ...ous 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 above and beyond to build the...
Seen that? - 2005: A Year Of Diabetes Breakthroughs
in Daily Diabetic, on November 9, 2009
... 2005 at TJ's Weblog Courtesy of Scott Allen come the Entrepreneurs of the Year 2005: "Arthur M. Blank of The Home Depot, Retail & Consumer Produ...
Seen that? - Silicon Valley Bank Bridges Sandhill Road and Shanghai
in China Venture News, on November 8, 2009
...ts and even the foreign VCs are risk adverse and sums it by saying that when it comes to supporting entrepreneurs, "there is a lot of talk but no action." Xue goes on to indentify specific r...
Seen that? - Internet marketing made simple-and cheap!
in BootStrapMe, on November 6, 2009
... Internet marketing made simple-and cheap! at BootStrapMe It doesn't cost a lot to get involved in e-commerce, as any good bootstrapper knows. T...
Seen that? - A Question Of Ethics
in Bizinformer, on November 6, 2009
...subscription required) about the prescription drug trade, Internet marketing of said drugs, and the entrepreneurs that profit from differing laws between countries regarding prescription drug access. ...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-10-28
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The US's Reverse Brain Drain Will Benefit China, India
in Global Mobility Report, on October 26, 2009
... It's hard to see this as anything other than bad for the US and good for China and India (and for entrepreneurs doing business in China and India).
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Turning Your Idea into a Business
in TJ's Weblog, on October 25, 2009
...bobs, but only a handful end up getting their new products to market. We spoke to a few hardy women entrepreneurs to give you an inside look at what it takes to turn an inspiration into a real, revenu...
Seen that? - Why the SBA may not be the best bet for entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on October 23, 2009
... Why the SBA may not be the best bet for entrepreneurs at BootStrapMe A first step for any small business person seeking to create a feasible bluepr... ... Why the SBA may not be the best bet for entrepreneurs at BootStrapMe A first step for any small business person seeking to create a feasible bluepr...
Customized newspapers. Can they save the print industry?
in Sox First, on October 24, 2009
...ompletely new delivery models. Now we have an example of that happening in Germany where two young entrepreneurs have set up a new paper, called Niiu, which lets readers choose the types of articles ...
China's Entrepreneur Confidence Index is Up
in China Venture News, on October 14, 2009
....1 according to China CSR . The index, which measures the understanding, views, and projections of entrepreneurs, ranges from zero to 200. When it is higher than 100, it indicates optimism for an eco...
Seen that? - The Audeamus Awards Round #2
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 11, 2009
...re we... (Photo from PBS) Before getting to this week's social entrepreneurship awards, it should be noted that PBS has a program out on social entrepreneurs calle...
Seen that? -
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on October 8, 2009
...hoto [...] Read More Don't mix personal finance with business finance at BootStrapMe CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS POST Link: Cristian Dorobanetsc... ... CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS POST Link: Cristian Dorobanetscu Especially if you are a bootstrapper. Entrepreneurs are a special kind of people. They are ready to put a lot of work into some very uncer...
Seen that? - The Robin Hood Awards Round #1.5
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 2, 2009
...ng against injustice and tyranny? Robbing and fighting are a bit too harsh of words for what social entrepreneurs are up to, but they are interested in feeding the poor and fighting injustice and tyra...
Do You Really Like ALL Your Customers?
in Biz Plan Hacks, on October 2, 2009
... is to find and build a solid customer base. Out of eagerness or desperation to build the business, entrepreneurs commonly take on any customer-good or bad. After all, a customer is a customer, right?...
Do Venture Capitalists Foster Innovation, or Just Pay For It?
in TJ's Weblog, on September 28, 2009
...net/Web 2.0), they stake claim to 81% of the all jobs created. Yes, 81% . Can they please give the entrepreneurs who risk their life savings, max out their credit cards and put their families in the ...
Unemployment boosts marijuana trade
in Sox First, on September 11, 2009
... is the trend-setting state of the US, so it's not surprising to read reports that struggling entrepreneurs are now growing bumper crops of dope to make ends meet around the country. In Califor...
Electric cars - no one will buy without Government backing
in Sox First, on September 6, 2009
...that has embraced electric cars is Israel, a country desperate for oil independence. As one of its entrepreneurs Shai Agassi told the Knowledge@Wharton series , the industry will grow and the techno...
Be Your Spouse's Boss? Maybe...
in BootStrapMe, on September 1, 2009
... Women Entrepreneurs asked an interesting question that bootstrappers should consider: should you put your spouse on your payroll?
Of course, for them the issue was complicated by our society's ... ... Women Entrepreneurs asked an interesting question that bootstrappers should consider: should you put your spouse on your payroll?
Of course, for them the issue was complicated by our society's ...
2009 Mid-Atlantic Biotech Conference
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 31, 2009
...and international industry leaders, government representatives, executives, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, and professional services firms-representing 30 states and 10 countries.
This year&#...
Invoicing and Collections Policy
in Biz Plan Hacks, on August 25, 2009
... a collections policy for those occasions when people ignore your invoice?
I saw a post at Women Entrepreneurs recently - an excellent discussion of the need for a collections policy, along with so...
The smart meter revolution
in Sox First, on August 23, 2009
...ch systems on and off. At the same time, however, smart meters open the way for new industries and entrepreneurs. With smart meters, for example, consumers can rely on different retailers to handle d...
Your Vision of Success
in TJ's Weblog, on August 20, 2009
... © mind_scratch
I saw this piece recently at Women Entrepreneurs on vision and several thoughts came to my mind as I read throguh it.
It's almost impossible to hear that word, vision , u...
Building a Niche Business
in BootStrapMe, on August 9, 2009
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Entrepreneur Dot Com had an interesting piece recently on building a successful niche business. Niche products and services have the potential to generate big bucks if they capture the hearts, minds and wallets of a dedicated consumer base. Unlike conglomerates that targe...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-08-07
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Skype to shut down?
in Sox First, on August 1, 2009
...lude the technology that Skype needs to operate. As a result, eBay licensed the technology from the entrepreneurs' new company, Joltid, which creates peer-to-peer technology. The plot thickened wh...
Google's Chrome OS Should Have Entrepreneurs Salivating
in TJ's Weblog, on July 31, 2009
...Google's new Chrome OS operating system should set up some mouth-watering opportunities for entrepreneurs, according to Entrepreneur Dot Com. Why? Because the possibility of web-based applicatio...
Working From Home? Consider This...
in BootStrapMe, on July 29, 2009
Bootstraping often means working from home . If you decide to take the path, there are some specific questions you need to consider.
The central question: You need to ask yourself whether you can financially cover the resources needed to take you through your transition, through the acquisition of...
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...
What is Your World Changing Idea?
in Business Computer Blog (UK), on July 21, 2009
... © Samuel Mann
The future of business is green. Eco-friendly entrepreneurs are the wave of the future. That is the premise of a contest sponsored by financial news channel CNBC and financial servi...
Too Old to Start a Business? Probably Not...
in BootStrapMe, on July 16, 2009
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A recent survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that senior citizens are the largest demographic group starting new businesses these days, according to Inc.com . Between November of 2007 and May of 2009, the percentage of Americans age 65 or older who are self-emplo...
New blog on social entrepreneurship from College of Wooster
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on July 5, 2009
...Two researchers (&/or social entrepreneurs) have recently launched a blog on social entrepreneurship which I wanted to introduce to you: "Global Social Entrepreneurship - Assessment Trip"...
July 8: China Cleantech Business Forum
in China Venture News, on June 30, 2009
...lion in the past decade. According to 2Point6Billion, the business forum is organized by the China Entrepreneurs and will be held at the Shangri-La Kerry Center Hotel in Beijing , China.
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Get Yourself on the Web - with NetworkingForPros.com
in BootStrapMe, on June 30, 2009
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I've been contributing over the last few months to the content of a vibrant and growing site that points toward the future of the Internet and has profound potential for users interested in creating business relationships over the web. The site is NetworkingForPros.com .
When...
When Setbacks Happen
in BootStrapMe, on June 29, 2009
In this economy you have to expect setbacks. And you have to be prepared to deal with them. Whatever you do to create that mental framework is up to you. I know of people who keep a litttle laminated card in their wallet that gives them a list of steps to remember when bad things happen. I don't...
How Big is Your Farm?
in BootStrapMe, on June 21, 2009
Seth Godin asked that question recently, as a metaphor. If you own a lot of acres but just have a few bags of seed, you might be tempted to spread out what you've got and cover as much territory as you can. Farmers tell me that this is wasteful and time consuming. You end up with less yield an...
Yescalate Brings You Business Information and Customer Reviews
in BootStrapMe, on June 19, 2009
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With any new business, one of the most difficult tasks is finding affordable ways to publicize products and services. Yescalate gives you and your customers a chance to tell your local community about what you do. And it's more than affordable; it's free.
If you're ...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
... fee.
NIKA was founded and is led by a team of successful business executives San Diego - based entrepreneurs who have joined forces to combine their cumulative experience and knowledge to help solve...
Problem Solving is Key
in BootStrapMe, on June 12, 2009
Success in starting a business is mostly about figuring out what to do when challenges arise. So I couldn't help but get a little excited when I say this point on problem solving .
In the piece Sid Kemp looks a six basic steps to assessing and solving problems. And in his view, most of it is c...
13-inch MacBook Pro 2009 拆解
in Wangtam, on 2009-06-12
...BetaGroup - Web Entrepreneurship in Belgium , Internet Startups, Web 2.0 , Online Media , Entrepreneurs , Belgique , Belgie
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Entrepreneurial Life
in TJ's Weblog, on June 7, 2009
...: Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Experts. It was a list of simple observations about the life of entrepreneurs in general. Author Lisa Bourne was lucky enough to get Copyblogger's Brian Clark, J...
Social Networking With Purpose
in BootStrapMe, on June 7, 2009
Entrepreneur.Com had a piece recently that made a simple point: You should be selective with your social networks.
The simple truth is that social networking can be a time consuming endeavor. It's easy to get bogged down trying to read all your Twitter posts. Social networks can become redun...
Social entrepreneurship: A three decade history
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 31, 2009
...Skoll Foundation has created a n excellent video giving an overview of social entrepreneurship initiatives done in the last 30 years. Leaders from Acumen Funds, Skoll Foundations and some entrepreneur...
Beer company to contribute to social entrepreneurship movement
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 31, 2009
...ess has pledged to raise €2.5 million in start up capital for its Arthur Guinness Fund for Social Entrepreneurs. The money is aimed to support approximately twenty-five social entrepreneurship initiat...
Viral Marketing Chocolate Grasshoppers
in BootStrapMe, on May 30, 2009
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Small Business Trends had a cute piece recently on a viral marketing campaign that included mailing chocolate covered grasshoppers to some 5,000 marketing gurus with a simple message: if you can eat one of these, you probably have the guts to be an entrepreneur, too.
From Rob Ma...
The Time is Now...
in Bizinformer, on May 29, 2009
... do it. Costs are lower, you can get better talent for less, and people are a lot more receptive to entrepreneurs because of the fragile state of things. And don't tell anyone, but the economy is ...
Using Video to Boost Your Profile
in BootStrapMe, on May 24, 2009
...that lets you select a background, making your video look much better. And free tools are good for bootstrappers, right?...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
...are taking responsibility towards creating a socially responsible business and also the role of the entrepreneurs in this area.
One interesting one was the following: In Guangxi Province in souther...
Making the Pitch
in Biz Plan Hacks, on May 23, 2009
... Women Entrepreneurs had a fun "how to" piece earlier this month on "selling ice to Eskimos." This is not rocket science, really. Whether you are running an online business or a l...
Merced County California Looking for Entrepreneurs
in TJ's Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...ne or sit stagnant, many local governments are asking themselves how they can encourage and attract entrepreneurs. Among them, according to BusinessWeek , is Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley o...
Cashing in on the disgust with banks
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
...decides to flog it. Just what will it do to banking? Probably not much at the outset, but if other entrepreneurs follow Branson it could become a serious problem for the banking sector. Branson'...
Dayton RFID Convergence Center: World’s First Business Incubator for Start Ups
in The RFID Weblog, on May 13, 2009
...and assistance with financing.
The RFID Business incubator will be nurturing around 150 entrepreneurs every year who in turn will be supporting over a thousand vendors, suppliers and workers and a...
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: maintaini...
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in Wangtam, on 2009-05-10
...lege Major Career Jobs
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Failure Whets the Appetite for Success
in TJ's Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...c. But I know it's true. Dragging it out is a waste of time and money.
The truth is that good entrepreneurs are good at starting over. And failure often tells you more about the size of the chal...
A piece based on the social activites by Infosys
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 30, 2009
...us have spontaneously engaged in philanthropic activity largely because we are first -generation entrepreneurs who have built our businesses from modest resources and feel motivated to give back to...
The best entrepreneurs of the year?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 9, 2009
...t sight; well actually these are some of the noble ventures being undertaken by the 20 "social entrepreneurs" who have been selected to join the seventh annual Global Social Benefit Incubato...
Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
in TJ's Weblog, on March 31, 2009
...d in my mind for a time now.
Author James Stephenson lists 25 common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs for the article. (It's actually an excerpt from his book, the Ultimate Home Based...
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...
Businesses Helping Businesses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 22, 2009
... can help each other out during the current tough economic times. Why not forming an association or entrepreneurs club yourself? This way, you can attract people that think alike.
If your club has en...
The story of the Kiva from its founder
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
...here life. Something clicked.
From a handful of friends and family members lending $3,000 to seven entrepreneurs in Uganda, so far Kiva has facilitated nearly $40 million in loans from 330,000 lender...
Ideas for social entrepreneurship in crisis times
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
... low class people lose their jobs, and when there is lower support for developing countries, social entrepreneurship become even more important. However, the ideas and business models should be adapte...
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... ...cently 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...
Tax Extension: E-File Business and Personal Extensions at FileLater
in Wangtam, on 2009-03-15
...e For Self-Storage
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Looking for a School of Entrepreneurship? Look No More...
in TJ's Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...iting piece this week on the call for applicants for the 3rd annual "Summer@ Highland " entrepreneurship program. The program is run by Highland Capital Partners . Highland's 10 week ...
Tax Tips
in TJ's Weblog, on February 17, 2009
... And in case you missed it, BusinessWeek had a nifty little piece today about hidden tax tips for entrepreneurs.
Vehicle use is a deduction that's often overlooked. There's also software p...
