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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? - Consider flats
in Busy with Style, on October 31, 2009
...wear Payless Shoes...Laura Poretzky of fashion-forward label Abaeté has collaborated with the mass retailer to produce an irresistible - and irresistibly priced - new line of footwear." So take y...
Illegal Alien Halloween Costume
in Global Mobility Report, on October 17, 2009
... of "Things That Make You Go ... hmmmmm."
The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that giant retailer Target has apologized for a Halloween costume that includes a space alien mask and an orang...
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...
Seen that? - 10 shoestring principles for business
in BootStrapMe, on October 2, 2009
... 10 shoestring principles for business at BootStrapMe Managing editor Isabel M. Isidro's story entitled 10 lessons for every "shoestring&qu...
First Business? Some Tips...
in BootStrapMe, on September 14, 2009
Entrepreneur published some tips this month for rookie business owners. If this is your first business, you should take note...
Tip number one? Focus! Many first-time entrepreneurs feel the need to jump at every "opportunity" they come across. Opportunities are often wolves in sheep'...
Slew Of New Forza 3 Screen Shots
in Wangtam, on 2009-08-26
...ogger Rosemary Port blames model Liskula Cohen for 'skank' stink
• 'Skank' blogger talks, sues Google for $15m
• Barnes & Noble Lands Irex, Another Would-Be Kindle Killer
• S...
The smart meter revolution
in Sox First, on August 23, 2009
...r new industries and entrepreneurs. With smart meters, for example, consumers can rely on different retailers to handle different parts of their electricity consumption. One retailer would sell them e...
ShopNBC.com Jewelry Sale
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 9, 2009
... Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
ShopNBC is a multi-media retailer that sells irresistible products through their home shopping television network, the Internet, and direct mail. They are one of the nat...
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...
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...
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...
Rarities Jewelry with Carol Brodie
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 9, 2009
... Designer Rings on HSN
Carol Brodie is bringing what every woman wants to multichannel retailer HSN - affordable fine jewelry . Known for her legendary work on the red carpet with "jewel...
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 ...
Jewelry Sale at HSN.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 14, 2009
... Designer Fashion Jewelry
HSN is a leading interactive multi-channel retailer, with eight unique and compelling lifestyle brands. HSN offers innovative, differentiated retail experiences on TV, onli...
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...
Wal-Mart Promises to Promote Women. Do you Believe Them?
in Bizinformer, on June 11, 2009
...ike Duke pledged at the company's annual shareholder conference on Friday, June 5, to boost the retailer's commitment to developing female leaders by launching a "global women's counc...
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...
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...
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?...
MBAs and Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on May 21, 2009
BusinessWeek recently published an article that looked at our infatuation as a nation with the MBA and suggested that perhaps we should be more concerned with the talent of entrepreneurship than with training. Rarely have I seen the contrast spelled out so clearly... Now, I understand the us...
CostPlus supply chain chief steps down
in Supplychainer, on May 15, 2009
... Cost Plus, a specialty retailer of casual home living and entertaining products, has announced that Ray Whitley, senior vice president of supply chain, has left the company.
According to Tradin...
Bad retail figures expose recovery myth
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
...eported an $88 million loss for the quarter with sales falling 9.5% and margins contracting as the retailer tries to lure back customers. Not surprisingly, Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman warns th...
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...
Supply chain video: Music supply chain
in Supplychainer, on May 1, 2009
...demand, online operations component, and high variety.
Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equip...
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 ag...
So What is a Sports Car? Answer Below
in Classical Drives, on April 10, 2009
...ver site, which was featuring a new UK enterprise, Historic Classics , an outgrowth of specialist retailer "Eagle E-Types ." Proprietor Henry Pearman plans to limit the offerings to 25...
Siesta Village Market v. Perry (and the future of shipping wine)
in Celebrate Wine, on April 3, 2009
...ry challenges a complicated ruling in the lower Federal District Court of Texas over the issue of retailer-to-consumer wine shipments by out-of-state retailers to Texas residents.
A Texas judge rul...
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...
Jewelry Sale at ShopNBC.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 8, 2009
... Gold and Gemstone Jewelry
ShopNBC is a multi-media retailer that sells irresistible products through their home shopping television network, the Internet, and direct mail. They are one of the nat...
No need to carry plastic cards when Gyazapo is here
in The RFID Weblog, on February 23, 2009
...on would be managed on your cell phone itself which acts as a gateway between the customer data and retailer. It's quite secure and won't be possible for stores to pull out other vendors data....
Inovis takes supply chain to social networking boundaries
in Supplychainer, on February 14, 2009
...s has launched a new product "Social Network" which creates secure online communities for retailers and suppliers to communicate and exchange organization and contact information.
According...
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
...
Giant Online Mall in the Works for China Market
in China Venture News, on January 19, 2009
...nese companies are setting up for shoppers in China . According to the Nikkei, major electronics retailer Yodobashi Camera, drugstore operator Matsumotokiyoshi, children's clothing retailer Nar...
Best Buy Gets Palm Pre
in The Wireless Weblog, on January 15, 2009
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According to WebOS Arena , Best Buy Mobile will be the sole retailer selling the hot new Palm Pre for the first 60 days after its initial release.
"In many ways, this is similar to t...
Leslie Greene Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 7, 2009
...en Jewelers Association Award for Excellence in Design, JQ International Magazine's 2006 Annual Retailer's Choice Award Designer of the Year, and the 2004 JA Golden Apple Award.
Touching the ...
Wal-Mart Takes Steps Towards Opening Stores In Russia
in Exclusive from our news room , on December 29, 2008
...There must be a reason why Wal-Mart is the world's leading retailer with increasing sales even in these tough economic Times .
Retail giant Wal-Mart has joined a Russian retailers group which ...
What is a Bootstrapper?
in BootStrapMe, on December 24, 2008
...Dave Cheong had an interesting piece this week on bootstrapping. It was a nice, simple review of the concept.
"A bootstrapper is someone who uses his own time, money and resources to get a bus...
Jewelry Bargains at ShopNBC.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 21, 2008
... Designer Jewelry Sale
ShopNBC is a multi-media retailer that sells irresistible products through their home shopping television network, the Internet, and direct mail. They are one of the nation&...
John Christian Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 9, 2008
... Jewelry, has been in the jewelry business for more than 50 years, as a designer, manufacturer, and retailer. As the leader of ArtCarved, Keepsake, and Orange Blossom, he is recognized in the jewelry ...
Apparel company adopts PLM and SCM together
in Supplychainer, on November 28, 2008
...created through integration to an external product design (PDM) system. The system will provide the retailer with a comprehensive supplier management process ensuring that brand quality, competitive p...
Jewelry Sale at Amazon.com
in The Jewelry Weblog, on November 23, 2008
...It's no big surprise to anyone that Amazon.com is the biggest online retailer, where you can buy everything from movies to clothing to tools. And they have some great jewelry at reasonable prices....
Nintendo's challenge in this year's Wii forecast
in Supplychainer, on November 17, 2008
...y gift-giving budgets this year will be down 6.5 percent compared to last year.
- Manufacturer - Retailer relationship: On the day that Circuit City announced some plans for Chapter 11 bankruptcy,...
The Bride Wore Black
in White Lace Wedding, on October 31, 2008
...ontinent. For example, a black Xena wedding dress is available from Just Brides Ltd, a U.K.-based retailer.
Pictured below is an option from Nordstrom .
If you don't want to go full-b...
$100 (ish) Blu-Ray Player From Best Buy
in The Gadgets Weblog, on October 22, 2008
... © DeclanTM
How does America's #1 retailer celebrate the craptastic implosion of its competitor ? The sell a Blu-Ray Player for $200 and give away $100 dollars in coupons with it. This $199...
What others have to say about Shawn Hessinger and BootStrapMe.com
in BootStrapMe, on October 20, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Devon Stephens
Since June 2006 , BootStrapMe.com has been sharing the possibilities of bootstrap startups with entrepreneurs the world over.
It's more than ju...
Pink Ribbon Plantable Favors
in White Lace Wedding, on October 17, 2008
... to tell you about these neat favors available from My Wedding Favors . Not only does this favor retailer donate a portion of the proceeds to breast cancer research and prevention charities, but th...
Share bootstrap resources on Yahoo!
in BootStrapMe, on October 16, 2008
... © Yodel Anecdotal
Got a resource you'd like to share with other bootstrappers?
Do so at The Bootstrapper's Group on Yahoo! using the Rich-Text Editor function to create links to blogs an...
Another book on bootstrapping
in BootStrapMe, on October 15, 2008
...ler
Travel industry entrepreneur Chicke Fitzgerald is one of numerous contributors to a new " Bootstrap Business " book due out this spring.
In a post on her Distribution Solutionz blog,...
Bootstrapping key in tough economic times
in BootStrapMe, on October 14, 2008
...ontinue to be pessimistic about the immediate future.
But, as I mentioned in a recent post at the Bootstrapper's Gtoup on Yaho o!, Mark "Rizzin" Hopkins is not one of them and in a rec...
Tips for the serious bootstrapper
in BootStrapMe, on October 11, 2008
...to courtesy of iStockphoto , Magdalena Duczkowska
Once the wave of exuberance over starting a new bootstrap business passes giving way to a lot of hard work accompanied by occasional disappointment...
Help me make this blog even better
in BootStrapMe, on October 8, 2008
...ave more interviews with other companies and entrepreneurs offering great services and tools for bootstrappers .
And, of course, I'll be providing more tips as well...and more tales of my own ...
Bootstrapping my blog network
in BootStrapMe, on October 7, 2008
...9;t joined yet, do so, and feel free to ask to link to my network by simply telling me you're a BootStrapMe reader.
You can also follow the bootstrapping of this interactive blogging network at ...
Stresed Out?
in Biz Plan Hacks, on October 7, 2008
...s may be one of the reasons who choose to run your own business. In my last job working for a major retailer I nearly had a meltdown due to the stress in the job. At night I would have serious nightma...
Make me an offer!
in BootStrapMe, on October 6, 2008
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I'm setting pricing for my latest bootstrapped venture and could use your help.
PostRanger.com , the interactive blog network, is up and running and, as you've probably noticed, some gu...
Hunger gives bootstrappers their edge
in BootStrapMe, on October 5, 2008
...#39;s Note: Entrepreneur Cristian Dorobantescue interviews mike Michalowicz about the ultimate bootstrapper advantage. )
I've recently had the chance of interviewing Mike Michalowicz , se...
Top 10 links on BootStrapMe.com
in BootStrapMe, on October 5, 2008
...ly checked the Google Analytics account for this blog and discovered the top performing links among bootstrapme.com readers run the gamut from info on the importance of cash flow to how to start a thr...
E71 bests other mobile phones for 2008
in Tech Without Wires, on October 4, 2008
...400
Best Customer Service: Virgin Mobile
Most Stylish Phone: LG Secret KF750
Best High Street Retailer: 02 Stores
Best Mobile Sat Nav: HTC Touch Cruise
Best online retailer : Virgin Mobil...
Join ZooQ and help bootstrap my business
in BootStrapMe, on October 1, 2008
... the tools available through ZooQ , the new problem solving application with implications for the bootstrapping entrepreneur , I've decided to try it myself.
Co-founder Edward A. Ipser, Jr....
Founder: ZooQ is for bootstrappers
in BootStrapMe, on September 30, 2008
..., ZooQ 's co-founder Edward A. Ipser, Jr. maintains that the application is a perfect fit for bootstrappers . In a series of e-mails on the subject earlier this month he explained:
ZooQ is [a]...
Bootstrapping your group or challenge with ZooQ
in BootStrapMe, on September 30, 2008
...sy of iStockphoto , Alistair Scott
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS POST
Use these simple tools to bootstrap your group or advisory board with ZooQ :
• Set a challenge. Define the challenge, th...
Tool gives bootstrappers board of directors of the big guys
in BootStrapMe, on September 29, 2008
...se that anyone should be able to get together a bunch of advisors to solve a problem no matter how bootstrapped the operation.
"We're trying to define this as broadly as possible," sa...
Online Clothing Retailer PPG Receives US$100 Million
in China Venture News, on September 28, 2008
... TRENDSnIFF reported last week that online men's apparel retailer PPG (Perfect Products Group) "bagged US$100 million in fourth-round financing from an unnamed American department store oper...
Forget the credit crunch: bootstrap your business
in BootStrapMe, on September 27, 2008
...obal financial problems got you down?
There is an alternative. Stop worrying about Wall Street and bootstrap your business startup or expansion instead.
Here's how:
• Start with no money. Begi...
Outsourcing and Insourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 25, 2008
...st and brightest leaders in industries like technology, automotive design, law and science, it will bootstrap its incredible talent pool and develop thought leaders in these industries. Then we'll...
Reader's pick for bootstrapper principles
in BootStrapMe, on September 23, 2008
... © a2gemma
We've laid out a couple of what I consider to be among the most important bootstrapping principles over the last few days: Here they are .
But I want to keep this site as inte...
