Tag: entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs: Turn the “Hate” into Inspiration
In October, my posting, “The 5 Things in Business that College Can’t Teach” reviewed 5 important qualities and abilities that are essential for entrepreneurs. These qualities are of such an utmost importance, that I felt it would be beneficial to take a closer look at each. 1. The ability to Adjust (You Better Adjust…If You [...]
From Homeless to Entrepreneurs: Extraordinary Stories
For those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter chill has descended. Thick winter jackets, scarves, thermals and boots are on. Retail competition is at its highest and capitalism is at it’s crowning moment, with agenda-driven economists and politicians disagreeing on key economic indicators such as consumer confidence and inflation. The very fortunate ones with cash or credit [...]
The Challenge for Gen Y Entrepreneurs: Save the World
Growing up, we Gen Y’ers ate tie-dyed bread and purple ketchup. We shopped exclusively at Wal-Mart. Gas was cheap, and the economy was good. We never bought organic food; much less, organic clothing. As kids, “things” came in and out of our lives quickly — purchased, used up, and thrown out. Put simply, our parents’ [...]
Entrepreneurs Are Made Not Born
Looking back on my childhood, I recall specific things that I did that may cause some people to assume that I was born with entrepreneurial DNA. When I was 5, I convinced my best friend at the time to stand outside of my house, put big signs everywhere that said “Pet Sale, 50 Cents” and [...]
Choosing a New Trademark without Getting Into Trouble
When choosing a new brand name or logo, entrepreneurs have a tendency to focus on the creative end, and then plow ahead without contemplating the potential ramifications of their actions. This is understandable—the brand is the public face of what you’ve determined to be the next great thing. You’ve got a poignant or creative or [...]
Brand Matters: Trademarks 101 – The Legal Side of Branding
In my last post I discussed some of the key considerations for preparing to submit a trademark registration application to the USPTO. In this article we take a step back, and clarify what exactly can (and cannot) be protected as a trademark. What is a Trademark? In broad terms, a “trademark” is the market identify [...]
Brand Matters: Guide to Efficient Trademark Registration Applications
Most entrepreneurs and business owners generally understand the concept that applying for trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an important step toward building the business and protecting its image and goodwill. However, at least in my experience, these same people also tend to have certain common questions and misconceptions [...]
How the New Job Council Recommendations Impact Young Business Owners
Last week the presidents job council made recommendations on how to foster high growth companies that create jobs. Many of the recommendations include ways to help entrepreneurs and especially new businesses get up and running. Unfortunately according to the report “In the last three years, the number of new businesses launching annually has fallen by [...]
Paying the Tax Man: Deductions for Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses
It’s that time of year again: tax time. As an entrepreneur, it goes without saying that one doesn’t necessarily feel very charitable on April 15th (well, technically, it’s April 18th this year.) Paying taxes is a part of life, though. And if you do the proper due diligence, you could lessen your tax liability. Below [...]
Internships for Emerging Entrepreneurs: A Gen Y Success Story
With 50% of their ranks either unemployed, under-employed or having already abandoned the workforce – Gen Y clearly understands the importance of entrepreneurship. More specifically, they understand that a lifetime working for someone else just to pay the bills was their father’s generation’s goal… not theirs. According to a new study by Buzz Marketing Group [...]
