26th October 2005
Many people who want to start a business have similar reasons for their ambitions. Typically, they are seeking autonomy from an employer, freedom, or control over their own destiny, which also means that they can determine their own income, work schedule...
26th October 2005
There are some business models that are more accessible than others, to individuals who have little or no collateral, little or no cash, little or no entrepreneurial experience, little or no training, and little or no choice but to pursue an entrepreneuri...
26th October 2005
Are You Good at Climbing?
I climbed out of my crib very early, and proceeded to live a very hyperactive childhood, so I have been told by parents, aunts, elder cousins, and others who have known me my entire life. I have noticed that whenever these indi...
26th October 2005
Most Entrepreneurial Businesses Are Very Small—We Might Accurately Call Them "Tiny"
Recent research published by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported that approximately one-third of small businesses with nine or fewer peo...
26th October 2005
Credit cards have become an increasingly popular substitute for traditional sources of capital, such as commercial loans from banks and venture capital. More and more new business founders are saying "charge it" to fund their start-ups and ongoing operat...
26th October 2005
"But Everybody's Doing It"
Are you familiar with that plea some children make in an attempt to get what they want based on the behavior of their peers: "But everybody's doing it"? Should you, as a business founder or one who wants to be, use credit card...
26th October 2005
Through former business and employment roles, I have previously serviced numerous marketing communications projects. My own personal path influenced my approach to design and execution, and I learned several lessons along the way which you will probably ...
13th August 2005
Bootstrapping in the context of business start-ups refers to the use of creative financing approaches such as leveraging personal savings, credit-card debt, loans from friends and family, bartering, and other means to launch a business. Some business fou...
13th August 2005
Business communications researchers have studied the phenomenon of stage fright experienced by would-be public speakers. Let me summarize most of the findings in very down-to-earth terms: Most people would rather die than stand up before an audience and ...
