Building a Business
How NOT to Become a Commodity
As a small biz owner, I’m always on the lookout for new services that help me run my business, inexpensively. I’m lucky in that the last ten years have yielded a bonanza for the consumer of long distance phone service, personal computers, and internet service—all things necessary to set up shop in a home office.…
Read MoreWhat Clinton Knows About Networking
Last month, I blogged about the book, the 4-Hour Work Week, by Timothy Ferriss. I also recommended the book in my monthly ezine. (If you are not on the list, sign up in the left menu bar, second box down and you’ll also get a free article on living well). One of the faithful readers…
Read MoreDelighting the Customer
A friend of mine bought a new car from a dealer showroom. He asked the floor manager for a bottom line price that included everything, including trade-in of his old car. The final price to take the car home. My friend negotiated a price that fit his budget. Yet when it came time to do…
Read MoreSeth Godin on Changing the Future
An interesting post from Seth Godin. Sage advice for solopreneurs building a business, trying to get their website up next week or next month or next year.
Read MoreSelf-Employment, 2007
About once a year, since I started my own business, I’ve done a review of what I’m learning. This year’s reflections come from having made it through the lean start-up years and having moved into a more sustainable place. Here’s what I know now: • Make time for the creative muse. It’s easy to get…
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