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 […]
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.
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, […]
10 Steps to Building an Online Media Empire
Many bloggers dream of creating media empires. Few of us come even close. Having a popular blog is just one minor step in the process. It’s what you do next that’s critical. Many people start selling advertising or try and build revenues through affiliates. Some create e-books, offer white papers, or branch off into consulting […]
The Carnival of Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs Launches
The Carnival of Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs was initiated by Raj Dash. Anything that helps aggregate quality content related to entrepreneurship and bootstrapping is a good idea in my books. One of my articles made it in — Is Guy Kawasaki’s Backhand Better Than His Server? which was a quick look at his new startup Truemors and […]
The Holy Crap Reaction to Competition
Every company has competition. If you don’t think you have competition you’re wrong. It’s out there. And more is on its way. There are pros and cons to keeping an eye on your competition, but obsessing over them is a mistake. Still, when you’re working on a stealth startup, moving at a 100 miles a […]
Universities Need To Develop Entrepreneurs
Universities don’t do enough to foster an environment of entrepreneurship. Certainly, some do. Stanford and MIT come to mind as great examples. But what about in Canada? I’ve been speaking with a lot of people about hiring. The folks at Code Genome, for example, just recorded their first video job ad looking for a Web […]
Entrepreneurs Should Plan Their Finances And Invest Wisely
Go big or go home. It’s a great mentality; an approach that says, “I’m here to conquer and truly change things, not make a few waves and disappear.” Many entrepreneurs start businesses with the goal of making lots of money. It’s not the only reason to start a business, nor should it be the first, […]
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