While Monopoly is a fun pastime, it is a lot more than a game. You can learn great lessons about personal finance and business too! Always Invest for the Future In the beginning, it is tempting to hoard your cash and build a stock pile every time you pass go. However, building up a […]
The Benefits of a PO Box for Small Businesses
April 1, 2013 By 3 Comments
I have several small businesses that I operate outside of my day job. For each of those, including a flash mob company and blogging business, I use a PO Box for my address instead of my home address. I think that is an important protection and I encourage all business owners that don’t have a […]
The Two Most Important Parts of Starting a Business
March 26, 2013 By 1 Comment
I recently read Chris Guillebeau’s new book, “The $100 Startup.” I highly recommend the book to any aspiring entrepreneur. The book had many valuable tips, but I took away two ideas that I find the most important for new entrepreneurs. Have an Addressable Market When you create a new business, it should not just […]
Does Your Business Have a Mobile Strategy?
March 20, 2013 By 1 Comment
Many of your businesses are based in a brick and mortar location, many others are based on the web. Either way, many business owners stop there when building an online presence. With the emergence of smart phones and mobile commerce, it is important that your business takes steps to have a mobile friendly website. […]
Will Your Small Business Succeed or Fail?
March 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
Entrepreneurship is a high risk and volitile endeavor. The infographic below explains that only 35% of small businesses are still around in 10 years. Check it out to see why so many small businesses fail and how you can try to stay ahead of the curve when you are getting started. Related posts you might like: How […]
