Q. What’s one big hurdle that you had to overcome in your quest to becoming a nomadic entrepreneur and how did you do it? Victor L.,…
The debate never ends as to which coast has it best when it comes to the startup world. Silicon Valley has long dominated the space with…
Alabama’s dominance in the BCS title game means more than just a national championship. Undoubtedly, merchandise sales, sponsorship and endorsement opportunities and other income opportunities will…
Personal Branding• Startup Advice
Why You Should Treat Your Business Like Your Boring 9-5: Put in as Little As Possible
January 12, 2012Yup, I said it. Who remembers their boring 9-5 job, where you slacked off and did as little as possible to get by? 2 hour lunches,…
On a daily basis, how many times do we hear our friends and co-workers make excuses that there isn’t enough time in a day to accomplish…
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…
Personal Branding• Startup Advice
Build Your Personal Brand Online or Risk Losing Control of It
January 10, 2012Before the Internet, when Gatorade advertised itself as “energizing,” or when Folgers claimed to have “better flavor,” there was nowhere to easily verify these claims aside…
When you pitch your company, product, or service are you met with blank stares? Does your audience politely smile, nod, and then walk away? Maybe it…
A couple weeks ago I met with two young entrepreneurs who had asked me for some advice. They were passionate, driven, highly intelligent and extremely focused.…
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…
