Don’t Start Your Business Backwards
Photo credit: http://www.pdpics.com/photo/1941-bread-sad-smiley/ I’ve had some frightening conversations lately with people who want to start a business. One of the most disturbing trends I’ve seen is people who are in essence starting their business backwards. That is, they refuse to protect themselves in the proper way because their business isn’t “making any money yet.” Let […]
Conferences, Blogs and More Books for Entrepreneurs
Another great list from Business Insider about the best Blogs, Books and Conferences for Entrepreneurs.Business conferences can add up quick if you’re not careful. Ask prior attendees if they had a good experience before committing dollars to a new event, especially if travel is involved. What business books are you currently reading?
Business Start Up Reading List
Here is a great business start up reading list from Business Insider. How many of these have you read? What is the best one you’ve read?1. “Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable” by Seth Godin2. “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change” by Stephen R. Covey3. “You Already […]
Find the Right Hive
I just returned from a trip to Chicago, my former home. I was back to attend the International Housewares Show and check out the most recent kitchen and housewares for my shop.I’ve exhibited at a number of trade shows, including NYNOW and Atlanta International Gift and love the energy at a good show. Believe it […]
Affordable Healthcare Act: Will It Lead to More Entrepreneurs?
I recently read a really interesting article in the NY Times Magazine about how the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare) could lead to an explosion in entrepreneurs. If you know anyone that has remained at a job they hate just to keep health insurance, you’ll understand.Once freed from the pressure of maintaining employer-provided health insurance, many […]
You Must Have A Plan
One area I constantly struggle with is planning. With my first business, I was able to plan in small increments (ie: if I had a trade show coming up, I designed my catalog in advance and had samples ready), but I did not plan so well beyond say, 90 days. This led me to world […]
New! Copyright and Trademark Packages!
Need to register a trademark and a few copyrights but not sure where to start? I’m now offering a copyright and trademark registration package for small business owners.For a flat fee, I’ll perform a trademark search, register one trademark, register up to ten copyrights and advise you on your intellectual property needs! Contact me for […]
Best Industries for Starting a Business?
Today at Inc.com, I read about the best industries in which to start a new business. Here is the list:1. Wearable Computing, ala Google Glass2. Artisanal Alcohol (love this one, Philly has its own Art in the Age and some other really cool spirit distillers)3. Cruise Specialists – this one’s shocking, considering all the terrible […]
Open Hour Tuesday Night at Transfer Station
Tomorrow, Tuesday night from 6-7 pm, I’ll be at the Transfer Station in Manayunk to answer any basic small business legal questions. Come by, tell me about your business, andIt’s at 4120 Main Street, in the old Restoration Hardware space. See you there!
Happy Valentine’s Day! More Optimism!
I’ve been into studying positive thinking lately and its effect on small business owners. Coming on the heels of my recent post, just today at Entrepreneur.com was an article about why irrational optimism is needed for business owners. Check it out here.Stay positive!