Are you under pressure right now? Well, if you are a small business owner – in whichever part of the world you are – the answer would unanimously be “YES.” With the uncertainty in the economic situation, Government regulations, market outlook… not mentioning the internal issues you may have, such as trust issues, “poisonous” workplace dynamics, internal thefts, poor service/management, and so on… it’s only normal when you feel overwhelmed at times.
When I ask small business owners, “Is this (your business) what you want to do?”…
I’ve covered about how Veronica Mars movie were raising $3 million in 2 days (the project closed with the film raked in $5.7 million in funding.) Following the successfully crowdfunded film, “Wish I Was Here” proves that, once more, crowdfunding is THE way to get anything funded: The narrative film, directed by Zach Braff, rakes in $1,5 millions in just hours after it was launched. The $2 million goal is just a couple of steps away. Wow.
I personally think that Zach’s movie will be funded more than Veronica Mars.…
I have just stumbled on this amazing web app and I am immediately falling in love with it: Trello. By far, it is the most intuitive, easy to use and easy to master tool for organizing not only your business work and projects, but also virtually anything. No fluff.
Okay, I got my attention grabbed by Trello. Firstly, it’s due to the ability for me to organize my work and see everything from one, single dashboard. I badly need this to manage all the madness related to my line of work.…
Earth Day is celebrated today, and I have a mixed feeling about it. Should I celebrate it with happiness or should I do so with a reflection of what I have done to take part in going green?
Well, to be honest with you, I am not those kind of guys love to celebrate Earth Day. I wasn’t that eco-conscious. However, I do feel that climate change is difficult to ignore; the impact is MASSIVE, and the only way to slow things down, let alone revert it, is by raising awareness – something that organizations like Earth Day Network does.…
This question must be in every entrepreneur’s mind: How to reduce my startup’s failure risks? It’s a common question popping out of your mind (if this is not on your mind, well, it should!) and it’s the number one concern of every entrepreneur. Well, no worries – because from this blog post I would like to offer you some practical tips on how to reduce your startup failure risks.
We do know that startups are prone to failure. It’s a no brainer.…
You have this great idea to gather like-minded local small business owners in a big melting pot in which people can network, share industry-specific information and even form business partnership. You have everything ready, and your next step would be to let people know about your events.
I understand that it’s often challenging to get the words out about your small business event; no worries, this blog post will show you some web applications you can use to promote, even create your events, online.…
I love business ideas – especially those which are changing life and/or lucrative. I might even interested in turning one or two into a startup! The big question is, where to look for great entrepreneurial ideas? This blog post will spotlight 5 sites you must visit for startup ideas. Check ’em out!
1. Springwise
Springwise is my long-time favourite. The site receives help from Springspotters Network, a vibrant community with over 15,000 spotters worldwide, who tip and pitch Springwise with great, unique ideas they spot in where they live.…
I’m sure you have heard this advice: Follow the best practices. I’m not a believer in that advice. For me, do things others don’t; if you can’t, just copy the best practices and be sure to make them your own. Why am I such a rebel?
The answer to that question is simple: Doing what others do kills your creativity. And if your creativity dies you are becoming a zombie of the business world: Wandering around places, clueless. You are becoming resistant to changes and you won’t notice the wind of change that will help you navigate your small business ship.…
I always love reading business blogs whose bloggers post income report every month. Why? They give me carrots to chase; dream to pursue; a future to hope for. I believe it’s possible to be like them – even try to do better than them. However some people just do it wrong: They want shortcuts. And just like anything else in life, shortcuts come with risks.
Did you know why roads on mountains have so many turns? Well, if you made them a straight line, it would be too steep; no vehicle will be able to “climb” the steep road.…
No, this blog post is not about my rant how someone tricks me into believing him/her. Instead, this blog post is about how I choose to follow the entrepreneurial journey of only a select few of entrepreneurs – so you don’t have to trust the wrong person for business advice. Interested in finding the right business mentor? Let’s read on!
First thing first: Why you need a business mentor
Good business mentors can share you their know-how about the industry; about the nitty-gritty of running a business; about the lifestyle; about the expectations; about everything, really.…
