August 31, 2012 – 9:00 am
No matter how careful you are with your business there are some problems that you could never predict. Through and through you have thought of all the possible risks that could hurt your small business and have done everything in your power to manage those risks. No matter how conscientious and prudent you are, however, there are [...]
August 29, 2012 – 9:00 am
Why do People Share Online? The New York Times Study Regarding the Psychology of Sharing There has been an abundance of research on social media, but few have addressed the motivation of “why we share” from a comprehensive perspective. One of the first studies to examine this topic is from Brian Brett’s Psychology of Sharing [...]
August 27, 2012 – 9:00 am
Succession planning ensures success for your small business after you’re gone. Most small business owners don’t think about succession planning, assuming they’ll be able to run the company, well, forever. However, it’s never too early to start thinking about succession, especially if you’re 10 years out or less. A succession planning consultant should discuss these matters [...]
August 24, 2012 – 9:00 am
With parts of Apple’s iPhone 5 leaked, does the competition now have the upper hand? Rumor has it that the iPhone 5 will be released this September. Apple has always been secretive about its products and I can only imagine that Apple’s facility looks something like the mysterious Area 51. This time, however, someone was able [...]
August 23, 2012 – 9:00 am
This entry is part 27 of 27 in the series MyStartUpStoryTV Plus lets people fully integrate their TV watching experience with the now ubiquitous second screens of smartphones, iPads and other devices in real time. Co-Founder Randy Shiozaki talks about the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur and how competition helps TVplus raise awareness [...]
August 21, 2012 – 9:01 am
What traits do you need to be a successful entrepreneur? It’s a subject that provokes a lot of opinions, but here are some of the main qualities we think are people need to run their own business: Determination. It takes a lot of this to transform a start-up dream into a business that’s actually making [...]
August 20, 2012 – 6:30 am
This entry is part 11 of 11 in the series Watch Leap Year Season TwoHiscox Commentary on Small Business Insurance Now this is where the C3D team is at their best – all working together against a common (and real) foe. It’s all a team effort, so when Aaron neglects his critical task to try [...]
August 17, 2012 – 9:30 am
Small business ideas are only part of the equation. Genius requires execution. What is a genius? The 17th Century English poet John Dryden wrote: “Genius is above correctness.” A genius possesses the ability to ignore conventional wisdom about what’s possible, to throw off the straitjacket of the status quo and to… dream. By realizing their [...]
August 16, 2012 – 10:59 am
Don’t get blind-sided when it comes to protecting your business. I have to say that the Brits managed to deliver an incredible opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games – and, so far, have managed to keep this standard going. There have been those who are surprised (Mr. Romney….) but I am not. The Brit’s [...]
August 13, 2012 – 6:30 am
This entry is part 10 of 11 in the series Watch Leap Year Season TwoHiscox Commentary on Small Business Insurance Well, that didn’t work out exactly as they planned. Bryn’s power move to kidnap June Pepper and get her to divulge the location of their prototypes didn’t get them any closer to the truth. Turns [...]