Posts Tagged ‘Entrepreneur’

Ironically in the pursuit of success, most entrepreneurs never celebrate when they have a success. Here are 63 ways to celebrate your entrepreneurial successes.  Read more »

If you are running full speed ahead all the time, the engine will burn out and it won't be pretty. As an entrepreneur you need a break occasionally, in fact you MUST take a break from work. Here are a list of 75 ideas that the TPE community came up with for taking that time off - everything from a mini 20 minute retreats, to tropical resorts, it's all here:  Read more »

Talk about brain dumps... if you are looking to learn all about entrepreneurship this is the place to start. The TPE community shared this amazing list of resources that you can find online to learn everything there ever was to learn about being an entrepreneur...  Read more »

Mom entrepreneurs have advantages. But before you get your undies in a bunch, let's get one thing straight. This is my perspective. A guys perspective. And you're right, I can't relate. I observe, though. And mom entrepreneurs are starting to crush it. Here's how...  Read more »

Mom entrepreneurs have advantages. But before you get your undies in a bunch, let's get one thing straight. This is my perspective. A guys perspective. And you're right, I can't relate. I observe, though. And mom entrepreneurs are starting to crush it. Here's how...  Read more »

It’s YES. The most dangerous, damaging word in business is YES. I know what you are thinking. “What the hell, Mike?" Let me tell you why I'm right...  Read more »

Every entrepreneur at some point or another gets stuck in a rut. Things just come to stand still, and the ideas flow like tar. Cold tar. As always, the TPE community stepped up and shared their best ideas on how to get the brainstorm going again... and to get the good ideas flowing.  Read more »

Of course you want to make the first million with your business. Every entrepreneur does, but few make it. Instead of me rambling on what differentiates the wanna-be's from the achievers, I thought it best to get the varying opinions of the TPE community. You want to achieve your first million, right? Here's how...  Read more »

There are millions of questions about entrepreneurship, for sure. Here are the top 50 most frequently asked questions about being an entrepreneur and the answers:  Read more »

Here it comes... 2010! As an entrepreneur you can try to find a reason to celebrate the new year, or make a reason. I suggest the second option, and here at 83 ways the TPE community suggests you get started:  Read more »

The pictorial story of Thinkside, a small business trying to go big. What is YOUR first impression?  Read more »

Panicked over what last minute gift to get your client? From something you can make yourself to big ticket gifts and everything in between, you'll find it here...  Read more »

Working with you at the office or not, the significant other has a lot of influence on how you operate your business. So I asked the TPE community, if their significant other could make one unfettered business decision for them, what would it be?  Read more »

We're entrepreneurs, we make mistakes. That is acceptable. Not fixing the mistake... That is NOT acceptable. The TPE community has shared these 64 tips on how to make it right:  Read more »

The saying, “Go with your gut” is so overused, we sometimes forget that it’s 100% true. We are genetically programmed with a lifetime of knowledge that equips us with the ability to make GOOD decisions, quickly. You may call it instinct, or street smarts, or even ESP. Whatever you call it, you must trust it, because your gut will be right most of the time...  Read more »

Working with you at the office or not, the significant other has a lot of influence on how you operate your business. So I asked the TPE community, if their significant other could make one unfettered business decision for them, what would it be?  Read more »

The saying, “Go with your gut” is so overused, we sometimes forget that it’s 100% true. We are genetically programmed with a lifetime of knowledge that equips us with the ability to make GOOD decisions, quickly. You may call it instinct, or street smarts, or even ESP. Whatever you call it, you must trust it, because your gut will be right most of the time...  Read more »

We’ve all played some version of the game, “What would you do for a million dollars?” Would you jump out of a plane, run naked through the mall, break into song on the subway? It’s a fun game, mostly because we assume that unless we make it on to a reality show, we’ll never actually be presented with the opportunity to do something wild or scary in exchange for a huge pile of cash.

The truth is, if you’re an entrepreneur, you ARE being asked to do something wild and scary for a huge pile of cash...  Read more »

As a small business owner, it is imperative to have a professional, engaging online presence. We work hard at defining our brand, spending [sometimes too much] time on social media marketing. An online presence is a face of your business, and a compelling editorial portrait that engages your target market and builds familiarity with your clients is necessary.  Read more »

There are a growing number of indicators of a recovering economy. I recognize that it could simply be the eye of storm... but either way you need to be pushing your small business forward. I reached out to the TPE community to get their feedback on the pending recovery and on things small businesses can do about it. Here is what they said...  Read more »

What if I told you that the fact that you don’t know what you stand for and/or haven’t communicated that to your customers is losing you business? I mean, like a shit-load of business. Now, would you take the time to answer the question? If you don’t know what you stand for, you’re missing out, people. Big time.  Read more »

Before you get all up in my face sayin' that you can read the pictures above, know this: When it comes to guerrilla marketing you first must catch the viewers eye from the distance (yes that is the reason for the distant shots - did they catch your eye?). To check em' out close up, just scroll down through the article and peppered along with these amazing tips are close up shots of guerrilla marketing moves. And more importantly MAKE SURE you are using guerrilla marketing for your business. Being status-quo for another day won't get any more attention to your business.  Read more »

Are you running a business or a smorgasbord?

I get. You love your customers. You want to make them happy, meet their every need and grant their every wish. So you give them loads of options. Options, options, options. They can mix and match, pick and choose, and spend hours browsing your extensive selection of whosiwhattsits and thingamagigs.  Read more »

This month we are experiencing a movie that is raking in the tens of millions in only a few weeks since it launched. The Halloween thriller, called "Paranormal Activity", was created by scrapper entrepreneurs through and through. And how much they have achieved, with so little in money by so much in ingenuity will just leave you in awe.  Read more »

Some entrepreneurs spend more time picking out a Halloween costume than they spend developing their own personal image. Even women, who traditionally allocate more time and energy to their appearance, often follow trends or societal norms when choosing a personal style, which is nuts, because then they just end up looking like all of the other women at the table. Brand before fashion, people!  Read more »