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What I’ve Been Up To Lately

The past months have been spent on site at a Pacific NW (US) industrial services company, in the B2B category.  My role was to analyze the company, recommend growth strategies, and identify outside financing sources. Within ninety days for starting to look for money, I was able to locate and bring to the table five… Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To Lately

Are You Contemplating Becoming an Angel?

(Caveat:  I am not an attorney, accountant, or licensed professional in any regard; before contemplating any financial transaction, you should seek the advice of trusted professionals.  The following is strictly my opinion.) I saw an interesting deal this week which didn’t make me very happy.  A second stage start-up that I am aware of filed… Continue reading Are You Contemplating Becoming an Angel?

Start-up Advice You Didn’t Ask For

I hear from a gaggle of start-ups every week, from all over the planet.  Some are seeking money, some advice, some want team members.  Everybody is bootstrapping these days, it not only has to do with the relative difficulty of finding money, but also the current trend of flipping prior to VC involvement. If one… Continue reading Start-up Advice You Didn’t Ask For

Now Available – Leading Industry Reports

We have partnered with one of the world’s top research companies  to offer some of the leading  reports for a wide variety of industry segments.  These range in price from $800 to low five figures. Here’s a summary of the types of reports available for the food industry. The 2011 Top 10 World’s Leading Food and… Continue reading Now Available – Leading Industry Reports

“The Biggest Lie for Entrepreneurs…”

A prominent lawyer once told me, “Is the ones they tell themselves everyday.” I’m pondered this for a few years. I thought I knew what he was referring to at the time, but I have a much clearer idea these days. I have a clearer idea, because even tho I tell potential new clients “think… Continue reading “The Biggest Lie for Entrepreneurs…”

Where to Find Money in Tough Times

Your chances of getting a multi-million $ check from a big VC are kind of the same as winning the lottery – tho you would fare better with the lottery than giving away the store to an outside investor. If you’re ready for round 2, and have exhausted the F,F, & F group, there’s still… Continue reading Where to Find Money in Tough Times

The Case for Micro-enterprise Development

I believe, as many do, that the future of the economy of the US depends on small business, and the success of start-ups.  The Georgia Micro-enterprise Network has provided a number of excellent support docs and case studies that are worth reviewing. Find them here.  Worth your time.

Tenets for A Good Operation

I always liked these, they have been modified and added to over the years.  If you adopt many of these for your company, you’ll see positive feedback nearly immediately. We are in the business of helping our customers grow their businesses. We believe in maximizing our customer’s satisfaction, we will deserve and will earn their… Continue reading Tenets for A Good Operation