Archives for July 2013

Becoming an Entrepreneurial Writer: Taking Classes

As a freelance writer/journalist, I’m constantly learning new things, either through my own research or by taking classes. Although I just graduated last May, I’ve already taken (or explored) several classes and gained new knowledge along the way. The thing about being an entrepreneurial journalist (or any journalist for that matter) is you have to […]

How to Fail at a Business

You’ve built a business. It’s going really well. You’re making a ton of money, so you start to back off, right? Wrong. That’s the first step in failing at a business. Want to know what else you could be doing that will lead your business to its doom?   Not Doing Market Research Most entrepreneurs […]

Should You Move Your Business To Austin?

For location independent entrepreneurs, picking a city to call home isn’t always necessary. You have the freedom to move around as you please. But some business owners need a physical location to set up shop. And even wandering cowboy entrepreneurs need a place to stay and recharge their engines sometimes. Planning a move for your […]

Are You Making This Mistake and Losing Customers?

If you’re looking into starting your own business or you already have one, you must have a web page to help your business grow.  Even if your business is local or is only in a brick and mortar store, you must have a website to stay competitive and find new (and keep current) customers.  A […]

How to Setup Your First Business Website

When you are starting any new business, whether it is online or a brick and mortar business, you need a website. There are lots of free options, but those are often unprofessional and take away from the reputation you want to build. Here are the steps to get a simple, easy website off the ground […]