Small business tip: Don’t lie
A company as big as Radio Shack takes its integrity very seriously. The New York Times reported (subscription…
Small business advice: You answer to yourself when you’re an entrepreneur
It’s a typical Monday morning in my world. I’ve been an entrepreneur for 21 years and I’ve found…
Podcasting strategy for small business
Podcasting is all the rage among the really cool people these days. And it’s not enough just to…
TV is dying – an online marketing business opportunity?
A new report by ZenithOptmedia Group claims that ad buying on television is declining while advertisers are spending…
Are newspapers still a resource for entrepreneurs?
I haven’t read a hard copy newspaper in about 10 years. Even before I was able to get…
Story of a young entrepreneur: do what you love
I called my Uncle Jim the other day. Actually I have two Uncle Jims. This one is the…
Learn How to Start a Small Business with StartupNation’s Free, One-Hour Coaching Call
You really can get something for nothing. Ok, well that’s not totally true – you do have to…
Opinions on 7 Ways to Boost Your Web Visibility
This week’s StartupNation newsletter featured an article on the 7 Ways to Boost Your Web Visibility. While we…
A day in the life of StartupNation’s chief community officer
Want to know what happens behind the scenes here at StartupNation? Let me tell you what’s in store…
Business Plan or Life Plan? Put the horse before the cart
We get lots of questions here at StartupNation. People are hungry for information about how to start and…
Looking for a small business idea? Listen to the wedding bells
I’m getting married! Yes, it’s extremely exciting and as a groom to be, I am learning a lot.…
A dead iPod leads to a small business tip of the day …
My iPod died. It was about a month ago and I’ve been doing without for the first time…
NFL Players: Life planning after football
It’s Super Bowl week here in Detroit and StartupNation is heading to a special NFL players sanctioned event…
TOP SECRET: Entrepreneur forum on steroids
I care what you have to say. Now that’s a pretty bold statement. Well, let me prove it…
Attention web entrepreneurs: Are you a Googleholic?
This morning I woke up and wondered something that had never occurred to me before. Am I a…
Let the Prediction Market give you that next great business idea
Chuck, the StartupNation Online Marketing Director is ahead of me by 120 spots in the standings. Our COO…
Business startup advice: Be attentive to your customer
Today is a special day for me. It’s exactly six weeks since my hip replacement surgery. At six…
The Super Bowl creates unique business opportunities
Who are you rooting for? The National Football League Super Bowl is here (literally here in Detroit) and…
Is a franchise opportunity really a good way to start a small business?
I’m a coffee drinker. On weekend mornings I spend over $4 for a venti no whip hazelnut mocha…
Skype is a great tool to create work from home business success
After getting scolded (lightly) by the subject of my blog from yesterday – (yes, Craig Newmark was the…