A Little Business Know-How from the Chick in the Skirt…
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Oct 14th, 2008
When we pause to think about what it means to be a “small business”, we often have thoughts of gourmet goodies created from a kitchen table or software being crafted up from the confines of a “micro” environment (namely, a basement). In fact, some of the world’s most successful companies have roots as home-based businesses [...]
Posted in Business Extras, What's Hot in Business on Aug 10th, 2008
If you’re looking for funding in the form of venture capital, one of the most effective ways to do your research is by reading the blogs of venture capitalists. Quite often these folks will write about what they’re interested in, what companies they recently funded and what is required in order to submit a [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Jul 17th, 2008
Italian for limited edition, our spotlight start-up is the original, one-of-a-kind Edizione Limitata. Launched in 2007 by entrepreneur Sergio Meschi, Edizione Limitata taps into the notion that the power of many often has great advantages over the power of one. Here’s more from our start-up:
What businesses have you started? Are you currently [...]
Posted in Start-Up of the Week on Jul 12th, 2008
Being an entrepreneur often means taking great risks. Our start-up story of the week is all about taking risks and reaping the rewards. Introducing La Mesa Verde! La Mesa Verde is a pioneer of a new realm of audiovisual production. Its CEO and founder, Pablo de la Rocha, attributes deep industry [...]
Posted in Business Basics on Dec 7th, 2007
At one point or another, we have all dreamed the big dream…the dream of starting a business! But before taking the plunge, there are some points and issues to take under consideration. Ask yourself the following questions:
Are you in a position to give up your current full or part-time job? Will you be able to [...]
Posted in Start-Up Ideas, What's Hot in Business on Dec 1st, 2007
I’m not one to beat around the bush, so let me just say this: the Internet is back in a BIG way. But this is not your net of yesterday. Today’s sites are fueled by collaborative environments, tons of free content and the ability to socialize in brand spanking new ways. That’s why Web site design [...]
