I’d recently guest posted on The Authorteers and wanted to share with you all here as well. =) I don’t accept criticism well. Oh sure, I say I can handle less-than-stellar feedback. But then when it comes, I sit with my eyes open wide, nodding my head as the critiques pelt me like icy coldContinue reading “Why Authors Should Adopt The Mindset of An Entrepreneur”
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Startup Spotlight: Let’s Go Du+ch!
Sharing experiences, creating memories, engaging with like-minded people, enjoying a richer life… this is the concept behind going “du+ch.” The company was born of longtime friends Vincent Paradiso and Debora McCleary, who partnered to create a social network for travel and entertainment. Both entrepreneurs in their previous lives, Vincent and Debora created a unique wayContinue reading “Startup Spotlight: Let’s Go Du+ch!”
I Need Some Advice…And A Line Of Credit
Let’s face it. New business owners have a heck of a lot to learn when they’re first starting out and they often learn very costly lessons. Wouldn’t it be great to have a trusted funding resource with expertise in your industry, which could guide decision-making with sound advice and help you better manage your financialContinue reading “I Need Some Advice…And A Line Of Credit”
FOCUS!!!! And Then Drink To Your Success
I came across a quote from Lori Greiner the other day and it is flipping brilliant. For those of you who don’t know who she is, if you’re an entrepreneur, Google her. Like, right NOW. She’s the reigning “Queen of QVC” and one of the stars of NBC’s “Shark Tank” – the one they referContinue reading “FOCUS!!!! And Then Drink To Your Success”
Passion Alone Can’t Pay The Bills
You can’t crush true entrepreneurial spirit. If you have it, it’s only a matter of time before you find your niche. Each “failed” attempt has to be viewed as a lesson learned. The real failure comes about when you don’t take anything away from the experience, when you don’t apply any of your newfound knowledgeContinue reading “Passion Alone Can’t Pay The Bills”
What Kind Of Mindset Should An Entrepreneur Have??
I love Quora. It’s a really cool knowledge-sharing site. You register and build up your profile with topics of interest. Then you can apply your own experience and answer users’ questions about said topics. As you build up your credibility on the site, people then come to you to answer their questions. I’ve gotten someContinue reading “What Kind Of Mindset Should An Entrepreneur Have??”
Why Do Startups Fail?
A multitude of potential pitfalls can negatively impact entrepreneurs as they eagerly try to build their fledgling companies…and basically crush their spirit if allowed. In my experiences, there are four reasons that stand out the most: Lack of Research – Research is imperative. It provides insight about what your competitors are doing so can stay severalContinue reading “Why Do Startups Fail?”
THINK BIG…THEN ACT
Bill Rancic has certainly come a long way from his win on The Apprentice. He was just featured on The Rhode Show to talk about a new campaign he is running with Intuit Quick Books to celebrate the success of small businesses in America, which have accounted for two-third of new jobs created in theContinue reading “THINK BIG…THEN ACT”
Compete At Your Peril?
I just started reading “Zero To One” by Silicon Valley innovator, entrepreneur and prominent venture capitalist, Peter Thiel. He presents a unique way of thinking as a key ingredient for startup success. Startups have to generate new ideas and act on them rapidly to grow and expand their operations. That’s really the only way theyContinue reading “Compete At Your Peril?”
Taking It To The Street…Maybe With Some Wine And Cheese
In a world where virtual is no longer the alternate reality, there is still a lot to be said for direct human contact as a driver of prospects and sales. Let’s face it, we’re all way too dependent on our mobile devices and completely absorbed in email, texting, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube…and on andContinue reading “Taking It To The Street…Maybe With Some Wine And Cheese”