Archive for April, 2010
To Succeed, Don’t Obsess About Reasons You Might Fail
This post is syndicated from Ross Kimbarovsky.
A few months ago, I talked about why startups must focus first on the problem, not the solution. A few days ago, I talked about the need to refocus from time to time. There’s another side to focus that’s rarely discussed – focusing (and often obsessing) on reasons you might fail...
Math of Publishing Meets the E-Book
This post is syndicated from KnappLab.
Just how much does it actually cost to produce a printed book versus a digital one? Read more...
The Dangers Of Tying Your Business To Another
This post is syndicated from Ross Kimbarovsky.
Recent announcements by Twitter and Apple have significantly impacted each company’s developer network (more about Apple in a few days). As many of you know, Twitter decided a few days ago to acquire the company that makes and sells Tweetie, a popular iPhone client. Prior to this acquisition,...
Writing Great Marketing Copy Starts With a Great Story
This post is syndicated from Entrepreneur Blog by Seth Kravitz.
Here are a few tips on how to write great marketing copy:
Keep it short. You can say so much more by saying less. The quickest way to lose someone’s interest is to throw a giant block of text at them.
If you need to write something longer, go ahead and write something really long....
The Need To Refocus From Time To Time
This post is syndicated from Ross Kimbarovsky.
It’s common for us to be consumed by our daily tasks and routines, at the expense of focus, learning, and assessment of strategy. Two announcements yesterday highlighted for me the importance of constantly reassessing the direction in which we’re moving (personally and professionally)....
Getting the Money to Start a Business
This post is syndicated from Entrepreneur Blog by Seth Kravitz.
Finding money to start your business can be difficult, but even in this economy it is not impossible.
1. YOU - The best business stories always start with a line about only having the “money in my pocket and an idea.” Do you really need any outside funding to get your idea started?...
Just Get to It – Inspiration is Fleeting
This post is syndicated from Entrepreneur Blog by Seth Kravitz.
As soon as you feel that inspiration for a new idea or something interesting to try, jump in. Don’t just immediately start whipping together a business plan to take to a bank or start shopping for office space, but rather take a few hours or a couple days even to look into an idea. Research...
Mobile Phone Mind Control
This post is syndicated from KnappLab.
A new device from Dartmouth College lets users select and dial a contact’s phone number just by thinking about it. Read more...
11th Annual CityLIGHTS Awards Finalists Announced
CityLIGHTS is Illinois' annual celebration of vitality and innovation in the technology community. Celebrating its 11th Year, CityLIGHTS provides an opportunity to recognize some of the leading technology companies and individuals in our community whose innovation and success are driving change in...
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