Read MoreI talk about two areas where business tends to put all their eggs in one basket that can cause them to fail if something goes wrong.
Read MoreI am going to start this series out with what I believe to be not only the biggest and most common issue we face but also the one that can underpin some of the other issues that hold us back. That issue is fear.
Read MoreThe large majority of resolutions are simply grand dreams, wishes that you hope for but have no real concrete plan of achieving
Read MoreSeason 1 Wrapup
Read MoreWe all struggle with different things that can hold us back in both business and our personal lives.
Read MoreThey say opportunity knocks but once. Perhaps this is true, and if you depend on your routine for safety, anything that threatens that is to be feared. So you let your opportunity pass you on by.
Read MoreWhen you are looking at starting your own business realize there will always be risks that will need to be managed. You can manage them with a plan, and starting small, going from success to success.
Read MoreSuccess is like playing the old game “Duck Hunt.” You need to make sure you take enough time to aim, otherwise, you will miss it completely. However, if you wait too long your success will simply fly away, and your hunting dog will laugh at you.
Read MoreDo not let a narrow view of your past experience hold you back from moving forward.
Read MoreAs you build up your business you will find yourself wearing many hats. This is especially true of bootstrappers.
Read More"My father believes that innate talent is nothing, that [success] is 99 percent hard work, I agree with him."-Susan Polgar
Read MoreSo in summary when you start a business you need a website, a good domain, and you need to make sure you secure it before your competition.
Read MoreIt is my opinion, that as a businessman, you should pay attention to politics, get involved when necessary while avoiding making your business policy political in nature.
Read MoreYou should pay attention to politics at least enough to see the impact they make on your business, that way you can jump on opportunities that may come, and be prepared for any difficulties that may come as well.
Read MoreI am a fan of Mike Row, and I saw a video where he spoke of not following your passion, but instead bringing it with you. This seems to be the polar opposite of the advice I gave in one of my early posts.
Read More“People buy products or services based on emotional needs or wants, and then justify their purchase logically.”- Jim Klein NASP
Read MoreTo get people to follow you, you need to keep a good narrative that makes sense to them. When you go off track you will start to lose your audience.
Read MorePeople will pay for what they value. So no matter what your business, even if not even a new concept, look for ways to create value.
Read MorePricing can be intimidating.
Done right it can help you grow and be profitable,
Done wrong it can cause you to lose your business.
Read MoreOne of the more common ways I have seen people start businesses is to take a hobby and find a way to monetize it. This is what I have done with my current balloon business. I took my hobby of making balloon figures and turned it into a business.