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
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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
Don’t Sign Til It’s Time!
One of the biggest decisions entrepreneurs face – and therefore one of the most critical, is opting to accept money from an angel, VC, private equity group, or incubator. The temptation to take the first deal is enormous – you’ve struggled, maybe for years, and finally it looks like someone believes in you and you… Continue reading Don’t Sign Til It’s Time!
There’s About to be a Gold Rush
Current economy aside, which will only add to this: – 76 million baby boomers are nearing retirement – 12 million private businesses are owned by baby boomers – It is likely more than 8 million businesses will sell – About $11 trillion in assets will change hands ( I read all this on the internet,… Continue reading There’s About to be a Gold Rush
Go (farther) West, Young Man
A second “gold rush” opportunity is at hand in China. 70,000 factories have closed as a result of the faltering US economy. Walk through any Wal-Mart in the US and you’ll have an idea of the breadth of the types of factories dependent upon the US economy. Some of these factories are available for outright… Continue reading Go (farther) West, Young Man