What does search engine optimization mean for online entrepreneurs in 2012? In short, it means the same thing as it did five years ago. Webmasters and content creators may have come up with new techniques in an effort to keep pace with Google updates like Panda and Penguin. These, however, are simply tactics in what […]
Continue readingBryan Mattimore, author of the new book, IDEA STORMERS: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs, combines the philosophical musings of a Buddhist monk with the reverse engineering of a scientist to convey a unique business perspective. His family background allowed him to start generating ideas from an early age and perhaps contributed to his […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] An eager adventurer trekked through the jungle seeking the legendary tomb of treasure. He was told to follow the river. Days passed and the journey stretched on. The adventurer stayed close to the river but was dismayed to see that it disappeared into a dark cave. He went […]
Continue readingWhat’s the minimum I need to do in order to keep my job? I wonder if I really need to do that. How much paid vacation do I get? These are, unfortunately, the thoughts and questions that are creeping into the minds of more and more employees. Complacency appears to be a growing attitude among […]
Continue readingIt’s been a few years since we last made a list of the 100 best iPhone Apps for entrepreneurs. The iPhone has since exploded in popularity and new apps are released every day. Let’s take a look at some fresh apps that will assist and/or entertain you with a touch of your finger. Like last […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] It’s not what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you that matters. Not everything is within our control. Weather, the economy, our competition, and any number of other factors can affect us and our businesses. But in every climate where some are failing, […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] It’s not what happens to you, but what you do with what happens to you that matters. Not everything is within our control. Weather, the economy, our competition, and any number of other factors can affect us and our businesses. But in every climate where some are failing, […]
Continue readingShare this image with your social networks![social_share] Another way to put this very useful quote is, “Ready, Fire, Aim!” Not to say that you go off and start making decisions without any forethought, but better to take action than sit around waiting for something to happen. You have choices… Wait for Opportunity Generally speaking, there […]
Continue readingYou’ve decided you want to go forward with your brand and create a logo. You want to get this right, find something that reflects your ideals – something simple yet dynamic. Maybe you don’t have a particular go-to person for this kind of design work. Maybe you’d like to crowdsource the job and let the […]
Continue readingIt’s easy to see the benefits of being an entrepreneur in the Silicon Valleys and the Seattles of America, but in the midst of those metropolises, the benefits of starting in a smaller town are overlooked. Cozier, entrepreneurially-focused communities provide ecosystems that help startup companies thrive. Here are three of the attributes small towns boast […]
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