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Volvo Lets the New S60 Out of the Darkness, but Only for a Glance
in carzz.org, on November 11, 2009
...ermany, which has a similar profile, and for a few seconds wondered if I was ever going to get my 6-foot frame through the opening. Volvo has not given up promoting safety, though, for the new S60 fea...
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? - Big Sur Bonanza #2
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 9, 2009
... As far as I could see out to the horizon there were lined-up set waves. All those six to eight foot mush-burgers crumblers that were pushing us closer to the rocks were nothing but lull tasters. ...
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...
Seen that? - BIG SUR BONANZA #3
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 31, 2009
... As far as I could see out to the horizon there were lined-up set waves. All those six to eight foot mush-burgers crumblers that were pushing us closer to the rocks were nothing but lull tasters. ...
LA goes with Google for E-mail system
in The CIO Weblog, on October 28, 2009
...gle that LA was seriously considering adopting its Google Apps platform for the purpose. With that foot wedged in the door, the thinking went, perhaps it wouldn't be long before the city started to m...
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...
Seen that? - Big Sur Bonanza #1: A Feast For Beasts of Sand Dollar
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 21, 2009
... As far as I could see out to the horizon there were lined-up set waves. All those six to eight foot mush-burgers crumblers that were pushing us closer to the rocks were nothing but lull tasters. ...
Abhilfe für Sockenlose und Weißfußindianer
in Daily Gadget, on 18.10.09
Ich habe heute gute Nachrichten für Sandalen tragende Weißfußindianer, Golfer und Sockenfeinde: Falls ihr alle wirklich beabsichtigt, auch noch mit Sandalen das Herbstlaub zu pflügen oder im Schnee zu stapfen, kann euch geholfen werden: Der Weißfuß, der dann in den Sandalen steckt, kann näml...
Seen that? - A Mexican Odyssey: Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 11, 2009
... come true for a northern California surfer transported to this warm water lineup with six to eight foot reeling quintuple section point break waves that looked airbrushed they were so flawless. This ...
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...
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? - 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
...fattest wallets...Successful entrepreneurs know how to [...] Read More 13 articles on bootstrapping success at BootStrapMe Here's more i...
Xerox makes managed services move
in The CIO Weblog, on September 28, 2009
...rojected to triple the company's services revenue over the next year.
Xerox has always had one foot in the information technology business but despite some significant advantages has never manage...
Linux learnings of IBM for make benefit glorious nation of Kazakhstan
in The CIO Weblog, on September 26, 2009
... company has opened and the basic goal seems laudable, at least from the IBM/OSS perspective: get a foot in the door in emerging markets long before Microsoft shows up in force, and introduce the bene...
Hacking EC2
in The CIO Weblog, on September 15, 2009
... slow adoption rate among enterprise customers. Amazon, and others, are shooting themselves in the foot by avoiding exposure and discussion of these very real concerns about their systems, and are del...
Banker lived it up on foreclosure
in Sox First, on September 12, 2009
...s whose mortgage was through Wells Fargo. They lost most their fortune, including their 3800-square-foot, two-level Malibu property, because they had invested in Bernie Madoff's ponzi scheme. In ...
Voyager en Afrique du Sud en voiture de location, c’est agréable et pas cher!
in Location de Voitures Blog, on septembre 7, 2009
...11 juin au 11 juillet 2010, les projecteurs du monde entier se braqueront sur la coupe du monde de football et le pays qui l'héberge. Car la compétition se tiendra pour la première fois sur le con...
iPhone SMS Due September 25 Tethering Due Never
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 4, 2009
...te AT&T and their support for the device. Ultimately, they are just shooting themselves in the foot. As soon as the millions of iPhone users can switch carriers, they will. At&T will have no o...
Will We Soon Be Paying for Content?
in Web 2.0, on August 24, 2009
...Internet advertising has one foot in the grave and Congress is thinking about helping it into the coffin. If it dies completely, what will the new revenue model be for the Internet? There aren't...
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...
Two Pennsylvania Startups Receive Nanotech Funding
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 8, 2009
...n-off of Carnegie Mellon University , for commercialization of an adhesive technology based on the foot hairs of geckos - which are known to be able to climb and hang on to seemingly impossible surfa...
Brouhaha de la Reeperbahn et du Sankt Pauli
in Les Explorers, on août 4, 2009
...s à venir se répandre le week-end sur la grandrue Reeperbahn dans le quartier du mythique club de foot Sankt Pauli . Le club a beau se vouloir anti-fasciste et anti-raciste, le quartier a beau revend...
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...
Virginia Nanotechnology Park Moves Forward
in Nanotechbuzz, on July 10, 2009
...eon . "As envisioned, the proposed Virginia Nanotechnology Park would feature a 58,280-square-foot, multitenant building for lease to energy, environmental and medical companies using nanotechnol...
Jackson's funeral: taxpayers foot the bill
in Sox First, on July 9, 2009
...ay. While there are claims hotels were full, it still doesn't make sense that taxpayers have to foot the bill. Even more disgusting is the City of Los Angeles setting up a link asking citizens ...
RFID Touchwall: The touch screen with RFID effect
in The RFID Weblog, on July 6, 2009
...ions International Advertising Festival.
The display is huge considering the size which is twelve foot by five foot high interactive display offering attendees instant access to complete festival pr...
Sourceforge Website Redesign
in Wangtam, on 2009-07-03
... New Privacy Options
• Bing Keeps Its Foot On The Gas, Adds Tweets To Results
• Twitter To Developers: "Tweet" Your Heart Out, But Don't "Twitter" It
• GDGT Launches For ...
À la découverte de la Croatie au volant d’une voiture de location!
in Location de Voitures Blog, on juin 24, 2009
... grand personnage de l'Etat...) ne connaissent la Croatie que pour sa redoutable équipe de foot, demi-finaliste malheureuse contre la France en 1998. Certains qui ne jurent que par la magnifique v...
Can Wind Power Make a Profit?
in IfEnergy, on June 23, 2009
...e, even though this poor entrepreneur is gouged 19 cents per kilowatt-hour from his utility. A 121-foot, 100-kilowatt turbine from Northern Power runs $500,000, installed. The air at Driscoll's si...
My Favorite Buick, a Roadmaster at RM's Meadowbrook Auction
in Classical Drives, on June 22, 2009
... didn't have a driver's license and they didn't ask! The poor old souls who survived my foot-to-the-floor drags up the Queensway would probably have voted for Josef Stalin if he'd rele...
Wind in Virginia Gains Support
in IfEnergy, on June 7, 2009
...st, according to the Associated Press .
I live in an area where the proposed construction of 400-foot high wind turbines has become a contentious issue. Supporters of the region's coal industry...
Self Foot Examination Against Needless Diabetic Amputations
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2009
...tic lower-limb amputations occur in diabetic patients," says Dr. Perlstein, pointing out that foot problems are the leading cause of hospitalization among diabetics and adding that with proper tr...
NewsCorp negotiates with "parasite" Google
in Sox First, on May 30, 2009
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Talk about putting their foot in it. Gawker has an interesting piece on how Rupert Murdoch has accused Google of "stealing" his copyright and of how his lieutenant at The Wall Stre...
The Solúcar Platform (PS20) Solar Power Tower - Now Operational in Spain
in IfEnergy, on May 25, 2009
...each. This reflects the solar radiation it receives onto the receiver, located on the top of a 531 foot-high tower, producing steam which is converted into electricity generation by a turbine. It'...
Higher rents and sale prices for green buildings
in Sox First, on May 25, 2009
... buildings with a "green rating" command rental rates that are at a 3% premium per square foot than otherwise identical buildings. If there is a green building and a non-green building in th...
National Venture Capital Association: Suggestions and Blind Spots
in TJ's Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...y IPO market has to start with recognition of the need for liquidity providers and a willingness to foot the bill. My impression is that Bulger is criticizing the NVCA's suggestion about forcing s...
Wine Time: the Bunnel Family Cellar in Washington State
in Celebrate Wine, on May 24, 2009
...r, Washington. The Bunnel Family Cellar was recently opened on the Yakima River. The 3,700-square-foot winery and wine bar, called Wine O'Clock, showcases their two labels and "gives cu...
D u s t y T u n e s
in Wangtam, on 2009-05-12
... A New Employer: 8 Steps to Put Your Best Foot Forward
• Micro-payments considered for WSJ website
• Google整合YouTube帐户 布局社会化网络
• Open Letter To Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg
• EU to find Intel ...
A (Plug-In) Star Trek Communicator
in The VoIP Weblog, on May 11, 2009
... licensed," writes CrunchGear's Doug Aamoth . "It plugs into your computer via a six-foot USB cable, making it exponentially less portable than the communication devices that Kirk and S...
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...
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...
Georgia Tech Opens Marcus Nanotechnology Building
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 25, 2009
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Georgia Tech today formally opened its 190,000 square foot Marcus Nanotechnology Building.
"The invaluable research and activities taking place at our Nanotechnology Research Center (NR...
Chimento Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 24, 2009
...arat. Measures 3/4" height and 1/2" width.
$4070
Today, Chimento SPA has a 70,000 square foot design and production studio in Vicenza, a small town in Italy known as the gold capital of t...
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...
Early Japanese Car Models Arrive in New York
in Classical Drives, on April 13, 2009
...ot; A 15½ inch-long 1962 Chrysler Imperial, manufactured by Asahi Toy Co., is another highlight. A foot-long Greyhound Bus, from the mid 1950s, with faces of blonde schoolchildren painted on tin tabs ...
DigiHeal: Medical Tablet with the power of RFID
in The RFID Weblog, on April 7, 2009
...ealed buttons and ports apart from integrated carrying handle and is sturdy enough to survive three foot drops and is not only water resistant but also thwarts dust. Apart from all this, it can even s...
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...
Your car keys will now foot your bill
in The RFID Weblog, on March 21, 2009
A man comes to a departmental store in his swanky BMW and shops around the store for his daily needs. When he approaches the counter to pay for his purchases the executive on the other side asks him as to how he would like to pay for them and he coolly hands over his car key which is read to pa...
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...
Spring-time, Garden-Time!
in The Parenting Weblog, on March 15, 2009
...ve lawn to start with, although if you so wanted, you could re-create the Obama's 1,100-square-foot White House vegetable garden using the online vegetable-garden design from Plangarden . Neat ...
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...
Honeydew Skin Care For Pregnant Moms
in Next Nine Months, on March 6, 2009
...ommy (an itch-relief belly balm) , Bun in the Oven (super-rich belly butter) , A Leg Up (soothing foot & leg lotion) and C-Scar Therapy (antioxidant scar cream) - all of which are formulated ...
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...
World Economic Forum publishes a new report including emissions reduction guidelines
in Supplychainer, on February 28, 2009
...ir supply chains, with more than a third having no clue about the size of their supply chain carbon footprint.
World Economic Forum has produced this report (download the PDF here ) along with a gro...
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 ...
Madoff's wife withdrew $15 million before her husband's arrest
in Sox First, on February 12, 2009
... Cowan write: "It sounds strange to say of a woman whose name is on the registration of a 38-foot yacht and who hopscotches among homes in Manhattan; Montauk on Long Island; Palm Beach, Fla.; a...
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...
Fossilized 42 Foot Long 2500 Pound Snake Found
in Exclusive from our news room , on February 5, 2009
The snake, which has been named, Titanoboa Cerrejonensis, was found in a rainforest in northeast Columbia. At 550 pounds, the heaviest known contemporary snake is the Green Anaconda, and the longest one, at 32 feet, is the Reticulated Python.
The snake's remains were discovered by an archaeol...
BP, Dominion Power Look to Bring Windmills to Bluefield
in IfEnergy, on February 5, 2009
I attended a public hearing last night. Tazewell county , Virginia is considering an ordinance to regulate the construction of "tall structures" on ridge lines in the Central Appalachian county.
BP Wind Energy and a power company called Dominion want to put 400-feet tall wind turbin...
Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ at Moffitt Cancer Center
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 4, 2009
...unity to learn first-hand about colorectal cancer screening, prevention and treatment - with an 8-foot-tall, 20-foot-long, 450-pound replica of a human colon. The Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ will be...
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 ...
Building a Start Up from Scratch
in BootStrapMe, on January 21, 2009
Evan Carmichael over at the Young Entrepreneur blog has a nice basic step-by-step on how to start out with nothing and build yourself a start up business. Here are the steps that I took. This process helped me build my business with $0 in startup capital. Hopefully you can learn from my experien...
ioSafe, Inc. Announces Fireproof, Waterproof External Hard Drive
in On Storage, on January 17, 2009
... in fire temperatures of up to 1,550 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, and underwater down to a 10 foot depth for up to three days.
"ioSafe's patented FloSafe cooling vent technology provi...
Unemployment Benefits? One of the Risks of Going it Alone...
in BootStrapMe, on January 15, 2009
National Public Radio had an interesting story yesterday that highlighted the plight of many people involved in entrepreneurship and home-based business. If their business fails, they are just as unemployed as a laid off autoworker. But they are not eligible for unemployment benefits. Most people ...
The Place of Loyalty in Your New Company's Values
in BootStrapMe, on January 12, 2009
Jack and Suzy Welch over at BusinessWeek had a good article a few days ago on the role of loyalty in corporate culture - especially in hard times. I thought it was useful to consider in the context of building a new business.
Your business is off the ground and you've hired a few people. The...
