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The Benefits of Thinking of Yourself as a Business

Finances, organization, and priorities are simply a necessity in life. Without them, it’s impossible for society to function because work will never get done and the most important tasks will never get tackled. This is especially true in business. Some of the things a business has to think about: Cash Flow: A business either needs… Continue reading The Benefits of Thinking of Yourself as a Business

The Rise of the Freemium Business Model

During the Dot Com Bubble, the most popular business model was spend like hell to drive growth and buy million dollar Super Bowl ads. The focus was not on business models. After the rash, we endured a lull. But now, a new breed of Internet company exploded onto the scene, a movement most know as… Continue reading The Rise of the Freemium Business Model

12 Rules For Making Engaging Slides and Engaging Presentations

Creating powerpoints is a task most people tend to dread. Hell, most people don’t like powerpoint slides when they’re viewing a presentation. They are stuffed with boring bullet points, images that add nothing to the presentation, and monotone speakers that knock you out like an Ambien. This is the wrong way to approach a presentation.… Continue reading 12 Rules For Making Engaging Slides and Engaging Presentations

What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?

What a simple question, but one we don’t ask enough. What’s a problem you’d like to see someone solve? As you know, I have an entrepreneurial bent, so I love to figure out ways to solve problems, and then implement those solutions. But first, you’ve got to pick a problem out, one that bothers you.… Continue reading What's a Problem You'd Like to See Someone Solve?

Why Bad Physical Health Can Hurt Mental Sharpness and Entrepreneurial Ambitions

I’m about to venture into somewhat treacherous waters, so feel free to yell and rant at me in the comments if you feel the need. But I am of a strong belief on this one, so I wanted to discuss it. I think you can guess the issue I’m going to talk about from the… Continue reading Why Bad Physical Health Can Hurt Mental Sharpness and Entrepreneurial Ambitions

13 Tips for Avoiding Panick During the Economic Recession

Got Depression and Economic blues? To say you’re not alone would be an understatement. People are radically pulling back on their spending, scared to open their 401k statements, and simply shaking in their boots. In these hard times, people panic, especially when they don’t understand what exactly is going on. For the next few weeks… Continue reading 13 Tips for Avoiding Panick During the Economic Recession

The Two Questions To Ask Yourself Before Embarking on a New Business or Project

Before I embark on any project, I ask myself two very important questions. After I’ve evaluated the viability of the business idea, these become the focal point of how I move forward. You’re doing yourself and others a disservice if you aren’t asking these questions as well. 1) Will this venture create real value for… Continue reading The Two Questions To Ask Yourself Before Embarking on a New Business or Project

AtomKeep – Because it's Badass to Update Your LinkedIn, Yelp, & Facebook Profiles All At Once

The Hacker News community is a gem among the vast Internet sea. You will always find interesting companies and interesting stories at the YCombinator-owned website. A few days ago, a member asked the community to rate his start up. That start-up is AtomKeep, a very intriguing service that you should be aware of. AtomKeep has… Continue reading AtomKeep – Because it's Badass to Update Your LinkedIn, Yelp, & Facebook Profiles All At Once