Tim Knox

Conducting Market Research From The Back Of A Boat

I have often talked about the skewed parenting skills of my father, who, without ever realizing it, was quite the entrepreneurial genius. Though he never dabbled in business and it certainly didn't occur to me at the time, many of the lessons I learned f... Read >

Entrepreneurs On The Inside

I've been expanding my entrepreneurial horizons lately by meeting entrepreneurs in businesses I'd never been exposed to before. I learned that there are many kinds of entrepreneurs and each dances to his own drummer. Some do it the right way while others ... Read >

When It Comes To Marketing Your Business, Think Creatively

If your business doesn't stand out in today's hyper-competitive market place there's a good chance that you won't be in business very long. There are countless others vying for the same slice of the pie that you are. There are dozens of competitors ju... Read >

Operator Error Is Why Most Businesses Fail

Q: I am thinking about starting my own business, but statistics show that most new businesses fail. Why do you think most businesses fail? A: This is the column that probably gets me kicked out of the entrepreneurial chapter of the Priory of Scion. I ... Read >

Women Entrepreneurs Prove It's Not Just A Man's World

I had the honor of speaking this week at a women's business association luncheon on the topic of entrepreneurship. When I mentioned to my wife the day before that I was speaking to group of women entrepreneurs she asked, "Why on earth would they ask you t... Read >

6 Ways To Fund Your New Business

I'm often asked: what is the best way to finance a new business venture. This question is usually followed by "So, do you ever invest in new business ventures?" The answers, respectively, are: 1. there is no "best" way to fund a new business; and 2. I ... Read >

The Reasons Why Most People Will Never Find Online Success

Q: Tim, I have spent the past few months trying so hard to start an ecommerce business. I have read virtually everything you have written. I have listened in on more than one of your teleconferences. I have clicked and spent and clicked and spent and ... Read >

11 Ways To Find Products To Sell On eBay

I was part of an eBay Roundtable discussion recently with six other experts and we all agreed that the number one question most new (and even old) eBay sellers ask is: "Where do I find things to sell on eBay??" To help answer that question I hav... Read >

It's All Up To YOU

Well, folks, we've made it to the end of the year and what a ride it has been. 2005 was a great year for me personally and professionally. I saw my business grow almost as fast as my kids. Both gave me great joy and just enough trouble to keep me on my... Read >

Santa: The Consummate Entrepreneur

Most people think Santa Claus only works one night a year. Nothing could be further from the truth. Sure, product distribution takes place on one magical night, but Santa's operation runs year round and is one of the largest manufacturing and distribution... Read >

The Entrepreneur's Checklist

I was asked the other day what personality traits I thought were important to entrepreneurial success. I immediately gave my preprogrammed reply about passion and dedication and hard work. After taking some time later to ponder the question a little deepe... Read >

Which Affiliate Programs Do I Personally Recommend?

I personally receive over a dozen checks and commission payments every month from various affiliate programs that I promote. Last month, those checks totaled more than $10,000 and some months they have been as high as $25,000. Given my success as... Read >

Please Don't Buy Anything From Me

This has been an interesting week. My company has thousands of customers around the world, so my team and I are used to dealing with customer support issues and do everything possible to make sure every customer gets exactly what they paid for. And 99... Read >

What's Your Company's Email Policy?

Does your company have an email policy? Did you even know there was such a thing? Well, there is, and if your company doesn't have one you are not only risking the professional image of your firm, but also risking potential liability issues that may arise... Read >

What Do Your Business Emails Reveal About You?

I am a huge fan of email. In fact, if you do business with me the bulk of our communication will not be through the telephone, but via email. Email is quick. Email is convenient. Email takes less time than long-winded telephone conversations. Most importa... Read >