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3 Benefits of a CRM System

By on April 7, 2012 in Start-Ups

Shared or distributed data Sharing information throughout various social sites allows you to follow up instantly to the needs of your customers. A good CRM system will enable you to make the best informed decisions on how to follow-up properly, and on various levels with your customers. Cost reduction The idea of a solid Customer [...]

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Building your Credit

By on February 10, 2012 in Start-Ups

Do you have a poor credit history to contend with? Not having the best credit history will limit your options when it comes to seeking a loan. However, there are credit cards out there that can help you build your credit. Why would you want to use a credit building credit card? Smaller Balances Make [...]

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Productivity is Remaining Centered throughout your Day

By on September 30, 2010 in Life, Newsletter, Start-Ups

Yesterday was just one of those days of accomplishing absolutely nothing. Sure, I made a video. That was cool. But all n’ all, the day passed by in little superficial skips between learning languages, reading, talking with friends, watching “Californication,” learning how to design ebooks, cruising around on amazon.com for cool books, writing a bit, [...]

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The Need to Win

By on August 31, 2010 in Newsletter, Start-Ups

In Thomas Merton’s compilation of Chaung Tzu’s teachings in “The Way of Chuang Tzu” there is a small, yet poignant lesson that really speaks to the “ambition” in me that sometimes puts me in hot pursuit of winning instead of the constant journey of joy and appreciation found in every step along the way. It’s [...]

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Something is Always Happening

By on August 24, 2010 in Life, Newsletter, Start-Ups

Little by little everything is happening. Little by little you are advancing. Little by little you are growing. Little by little your passion is evolving. Little by little success is unfolding. Yes, little by little all that you desire is happening — being created. The wise men of China spoke about “changing as slowly and [...]

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3 Tips for Early Stage Entrepreneurs

By on January 29, 2009 in Start-Ups

I wanted take the time to write a starting guide for all the start-ups looking to make their idea reality. Things change extremely quickly in the start-up space and it is imperative that users stay up-to-date with everything. The three main points that are critical to any start-up, when trying to validate their idea, is [...]

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5 Startups That Aren’t Worth The Trouble

By on September 28, 2007 in Start-Ups

With the lemonade stand analogy firmly ingrained in many entrepreneurial spirits, it can be easy to think that any startup business can thrive in today’s competitive marketplace with “just the right” business plan, or “just enough” funding. With today’s advances in technology, the reality is that many conventional startup ideas are simply disappearing from view [...]

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Successful Quitting: Tips from Seth Godins ‘The Dip’

By on September 23, 2007 in Start-Ups

Most of us understand the value of forging ahead with our plans to overcome challenges, setting higher goals to climb the ladder of success, and moving on with words of encouragement that demand quitting is not an option. But its interesting to learn that there are some instances where quitting can actually work in your [...]

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4 Signs Youre Procrastinating on Making Your Business Plan

By on September 8, 2007 in Start-Ups

Now that youve settled on your entrepreneurial venture and are ready to take the steps to get started, the inevitable Business Plan anxiety has probably sunk in. Business schools and textbooks identify the business plan as an essential element for any business, and there is an ounce or two of truth behind their suggestions. After [...]

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