When you hear the word “entrepreneur,” what image does your mind conjure up? A young, ambitious techie like Mark Zuckerberg? A seasoned vet like Steve Jobs? How about this, did you think of an ambitious young woman? Read More
Sometimes being a control freak leads to poor decision making or missed business opportunities. This can often be the case when it comes to creating company brand identity. Read More
Business incubators for sharing services were all the rage back in the days of the dot-com bubble (700 for profit, many more non-profit). About that time the bubble burst, causing more than 80% of them to disappear. Now they are coming back, and the best even provide networking, technical leadershi Read More
We asked Aydin Mirzaee, CEO of FluidSurveys, a few questions about his company and view of the markets they serve. Read More
It is difficult to read an article or browse through technology news without reading about big data. Big data can be equally useful for small businesses. This article explains three ways how. Read More
As a mentor and advisor to entrepreneurs, I find it’s easy to recognize “street smarts” when I see them, but it’s hard to explain the specifics to someone on the other end of the spectrum, even if they are willing to learn. Some people argue that street smarts are only a natural born skill, but I d Read More
I tell entrepreneurs that Google was an “exception” to all the investment and startup rules, but I’ve always wondered what it takes to be an exception. Since every business is built by unique individuals, I’m totally convinced that exceptional people are the key to an exceptional company. Read More
14 years old teenpreneur Jacques Blom launched iStyla, an app that enables you to change your Facebook look and design. Read More
Going into business for ourselves always seems to sound like a wonderful idea, even if we know the pitfalls that might lie ahead.   But becoming our own boss is a tougher job than some of us might think.  And it’s not an easy feat if you’re not mentally (and you better believe, financially as… Read More
I still get business plans, looking for an investor, that say all too clearly that the primary “use of funds” will be to do research and development (R&D) on some promising new technology, like superconductivity or cancer cures. Investors are looking for commercial products to make money, rather th Read More
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