Entrepreneurship

How to Sell a Lexus

In his book The Success Principles, Jack Canfield tells about a friend of his who owns a Lexus dealership in Southern California. In the first Gulf War the economic uncertainty resulted in a reduced demand for luxury cars.  All the dealers knew it, and just accepted...

Ship it!

What do you have you are sitting on waiting for more information, more tweaks, one more thing? Are you ready to just ship it?

Top 10 College Dropouts

While everyone is clambering for college as a bare minimum to succeed – others seem to have figured out how to do it on their own terms.

“The Secret”

“The Secret”

Recently I read The Secret … a book that a friend of mine told me about. At the time they told me about it, they were staunchly opposed to it. But I checked it out because I thought it might be interesting. Turns out, it remains on the list of ridiculous reads, but it does contain some nuggets of truth that I think apply to the entrepreneur.

Partnerships

When considering a partnership for your business you need to also consider that old adage that “good fences make good neighbors”. Instead of a partnership, a joint-venture might be better.

Networking for Introverts

Networking for Introverts

Are you an introvert? Many technical people are introverts - and many struggle to network because it feels uncomfortable. Do you remember when you were trying to get your first job? Remember the advice and maybe even a class on writing a resume? Did anyone teach you...

Put your dreams on hold

What would you call someone who sits and listens to a group of people giving bad advice to another and says nothing to correct them? That is what I did last night. I am a jobs coach with four other coaches - and I sat silent while well meaning coaches told the...

Self employed thanks to Healthcare

Self employed thanks to Healthcare

We take another look at the opportunity that awaits everyone affected by this health care reform. Even though businesses are being forced to lay off employees those yesterday employees can be tomorrow’s contract workers who NOW define their hours, and the height of their own success. Not only is our situation not hopeless, it is in fact a GREAT opportunity. (Whether or not that’s what Washington intended).

Turn the Interview Around to Create New Career Opportunities

The UAB Media relations group recently did an interview with me on the reverse interview concept - which is included here. They dubbed it "Turn the Interview Around to Create New Career Opportunities" on the Media Relations Site - which contains the video and the text...