Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 5, 2010
Having street smarts with no inspirational ability to build teams can yield a great small business but will be difficult to scale into a large VC-backed business. And we all know the fables about how people used to start businesses by taking a second mortgage on their home or by running up credit card debt.
Up and Running
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
I had the opportunity to speak with Melinda Emerson, the “SmallBizLady” and America’s #1 small business expert, who took the opportunity to share with us her proven, step-by-step method to transition from employee to entrepreneur. It is extremely important that you use this group of people carefully in your business.
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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks
DECEMBER 14, 2009
After all they don't give out those MBAs for nothing — you have to at least start a business yourself! Trouble is, this advice is inconsistent with how real (small) businesses operate , as you can often see for yourself in the same articles that promote the use of the business plan.
David Teten
DECEMBER 24, 2015
Another Canadian firm that’s attracted venture capital is InteraXon *, founded in 2007. Another good example of a newcomer out of Ottawa is The Better Software Company *, an enterprise resource platform (ERP) for small businesses. In this case, we also led the initial round and have invested in the company three times since.
Occam's Razor
AUGUST 22, 2011
" ~ Digital Careers: "How can I get a bigger salary? Tips for Web Analytics Success for Small Businesses. The Awesome Power of Visualization 2 -> Death and Taxes 2007. Digital Careers: "How can I get a bigger salary? Analytics Career: Job Titles, Salaries, Technical & Business Roles.
ConversionXL
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
This was in 2007. Now, 4 years later, it’s still carried by the same mission, but has turned into a successful passive income business for me. I had received my first salary, moved into a colonial house in Panama City Casco Viejo district next to the Pacific Ocean. But the salary hadn’t been transferred yet.
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
JANUARY 23, 2010
I’m now making decent money from the blog The Office Diet , which I launched in January 2007 – but it’s taken a year and a half to get to that point. By freelancing, you can often double or triple your hourly rate compared with a salary. Her IttyBiz business includes downloadable products, online courses and coaching.
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