With the financial crisis surrounding us, it’s a bit hard to imagine what it will all mean for startups, entrepreneurs and small business owners in the US.
But there are a few things that will definitely be in the future:
1) It’s going to be harder than ever to raise capital for businesses. Loans will be few […]
I think one of the toughest things about starting a business is the felling of isolation. And this is especially true if you start your business from home.
It’s as if your world suddenly shrinks and your computer soon becomes your best friend on the job. (Never mind the poor cat who often has to site […]
Don’t think Twitter is for you? Well, perhaps you should ask Exxon, who just spent tons on time and money cleaning up a PR mess on the social media site.
Find out more by listening to this week’s Monday Media Marketing Minute, where you’ll see that a little time on social media isn’t a bad thing […]
Let’s face it. No one wants to fail. But statistics show that most businesses close their doors within 5 years.
And now with a weakened economy and high gas & food prices, it’s getting hard to keep any new business afloat.
Are you losing belief in yourself and in your startup? It just might be time to […]
With all the broo-ha-ha going on right now with McCain’s VP pick and her ‘family’ situation, you may think this has nothing to do with small business.
But it does.
This ‘leaked” due to social media. Bloggers were speculating that Bristol Palin, the17-year old daughter of vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, with the real mother of Sarah’s […]
If you’re like me, you come up with a ton of ideas while doing other things.
But because I am doing other things, I used to forget them.
So just a few years ago, I created a special place to put these ideas down quickly. It’s called my ’schemes and dreams’ notebook. And I have it everywhere […]
In case you missed it, here were some of the most commented posts last month on Startup Spark.
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Why you shouldn’t start your own business
Unemployed to entrepreneur: don’t believe the hype
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Is our marketing not delivering as it should?
It’s often because you’ve forgotten a vital missing piece. Find out what is is and how you can use it in this week’s Monday Media Marketing Minute.
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As part of Success Secrets, this and every Friday, we talk with entrepreneurs and other professionals about building a business.
This week, I’m featuring Michael Port, who the Wall Street Journal considers a marketing guru. Michael is also the author of the bestselling books Beyond Booked Solid and Book Yourself Solid.
He gives us some great ideas […]
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