I bookmark endless resources “to be read” at some point in the future. The sad thing is, that future rarely comes. I wish I had more time for reading & sharing some worthwhile resources. On that note, here are some resources you might enjoy: What are your startup’s philosophies? It’s a good question, and one […]
14 Tips for Moving From Full-Time to Freelance Work
Leaving a full-time job to become a freelancer can be very scary. It can also be extremely exciting and rewarding. It’s not always the most obvious transition. There’s a lot to learn and do when setting yourself up as a freelancer. You will make mistakes. There will be hiccups along the way. But as long […]
There Are No Lifejackets On This Boat
In the movie Jaws, the character Quint has an amazing monologue where he describes how his ship had just delivered a nuclear bomb (that would be used on Hiroshima) only to be torpedoed by Japanese submarines. The ship sank quickly, and eleven hundred men were stranded in the water. And then…the sharks came. Quint goes […]
An Introductory Guide to Startup Funding
Getting a startup funded isn’t easy. There’s no shortage of hype, and multiple announcements daily of new companies getting money. And there’s an equal (and growing) amount of chatter about a “new bubble” that we’re entering. Still, raising money is far from a cakewalk. Most people I’ve spoken to say it takes a solid 4-6 […]
The End of Free Content on the Internet
Most bloggers give their content away for free. It’s what we do. It’s the nature of the beast. But is it a smart strategy? Yes and no. As an attraction strategy to draw an audience in, giving away free content makes complete sense. It’s the carrot at the end of the line. It’s the hook […]
How Entrepreneurs Can Help Save the Environment
Entrepreneurs are leaders. Entrepreneurs are passionate and resolute (sometimes beyond reason!) We’re stubborn and inquisitive. Curious and determined. Certain we can do better than anyone else. And so it makes sense: When entrepreneurs turn their attention to the environment, good things happen.
Living on Loyalty, Trust and Big Ideas
There are plenty of reasons to work at a startup. But what those reasons fail to address are some of the core principles that drive startup success. Not everyone is suited to working at a startup. Even if the reasons entice you, it takes a considerable amount of intestinal fortitude. The ride can be rough. […]
Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast Tomorrow
A quick reminder that tomorrow is another Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast: Location: Bistro, Etc. (1291 Avenue du Mont-Royal, E.) Time: 9am (to 11am) RSVP: Not required I created a Facebook group for the meetup, and the events will be managed via Facebook. See you tomorrow.
3 Easy Ways to Treat Your Customers Right
It’s simple really: Happy customers will buy more from you and tell more people about you. You want customers buying more and telling more people about you. You want happy customers. So how do you get happy customers?
How Much Should You Charge for Your Web App?
For any entrepreneur starting a web business this is a critical question. If you’re building a web application for consumers you’re probably thinking, “I’ll give it away for free and sell advertising.” So be it. As much as I dislike that model, it’s the de facto one for consumer web apps. For business-to-business web applications, […]
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