There’s been no better time to start a business in history than today. The possibilities are endless, with new opportunities for startups being created all the time. It’s easier to access more customers than ever before (i.e. the entire wired world). And, it costs so little to create a new business.
Chris Guillebeau released his new book The $100 Startup on Tuesday that’s all about this topic. I received an advanced copy, and, after diving in, it’s truly a great read.
What I like most of this book is the range of real-life ideas and stories of others that it …
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I’m writing today about the Only 72 sale. It’s 90% off over $1,000 in ebooks and guides for the entrepreneur – but only for 72 hours.
Why I’m writing a post about it
Almost 2 years ago, I began searching for a different path in life. I was frustrated with where I was headed, and I didn’t know how to get out of it. That’s when I stumbled upon a few different Ebooks about starting an online business – one of which was …
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Posted on April 30, 2012 -
I often wonder if I’m brainwashing myself with the stuff I just want to hear.
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of blogs, books, and other advice about self-employment and starting your own business. I’ve (mostly) convinced myself that working a 9-5 job isn’t the key to happiness and success in my life.
Of course, I haven’t always thought that way. I went to college for six years to study engineering – a field with much fewer prospects for entrepreneurship. Before doing that, I went to business school for one semester. It wasn’t just any business school – it was …
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Posted on February 7, 2012 -
Here’s a secret of mine: I’m not investing, and I’ve added almost nothing to my investment/retirement accounts since 2008.
It’s been hard to do this while hearing common financial advice like “max out your Roth IRA” and “take advantage of compounding returns.” I know those are the things that I should be doing, but I have reasons why I’m “investing” in myself in other ways.
Making the decision I have has been tough, and I’ve wondered lately: Is it okay that I’m not investing even when you I afford to?
Why I’m not investing
Simply put, I’m not investing …
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Posted on January 9, 2012 -
I recently hired someone* to handle my advertising on Money Spruce. She gets paid 100% on commission, so if I’m not making money, she’s not getting paid by me.
She’s doing a great job so far, too. A few times I’ve felt bad asking her to check on things for me or send emails, but then I realized: I shouldn’t feel bad. She must want to do this work because she gets paid a portion of everything I get paid.
That’s the beauty of commission-based earning.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, I’ve never had a job offering …
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Posted on December 15, 2011 -
Since I first heard of it, I’ve been really interested in the idea of coworking spaces. Until about a year ago, I’d never even heard of it (and maybe you still haven’t either). The basic idea behind coworking is that it’s an office with desks and other spaces for working, except other people, running their own businesses, share the space with you. It’s ideal if you want to spend less money on office space, try working someplace else other than your apartment or home, or want to meet, talk, and collaborate with other entrepreneurs.
I was excited to learn that …
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Posted on September 9, 2011 -
It’s great to be back after a fantastic trip to Spain! (more on that later this week) I’ve had a lot on my mind the past couple of weeks, but I’d like to start today with myths that I’d like to forget.
I’ve posted a bit already about entrepreneurship mindset and ambitions. While I’ll be the first to tell you that my aspirations are much larger than my accomplishments to this point, I think I’ve come a long way in overcoming some of the mental hurdles and myths standing in the way of earning more money. Still, I’m not perfect …
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Posted on March 22, 2011 -
