Archive for October, 2008
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Social Media Breakfast at PartnerUp
PartnerUp hosted this month’s Twin Cities’ Social Media Breakfast (SMB) this morning, and it was a hit! It just so happens that I had the perfect seat for eavesdropping in on several conversations and people could not believe how great the turn out was, how awesome the speakers were and how delicious the muffins tasted. […]
2 Comments » - Posted in Technology, PartnerUp by Megan Dorn
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Super Bowl or Bust
Sure, everyone would love to take out an ad during the Super Bowl, the holy grail of American sports, but hardly anyone has the ability to do it. Why? Because 30 seconds of air time would cost more money than I could hope to make in a lifetime. We’re talking millions of dollars. Unless you’re […]
No Comments » - Posted in Random thoughts, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Thursday, October 30th, 2008
Lease Termination Clauses
Leases are long and confusing, and important clauses can also sometimes be hidden. Tenants often feel the urge to breeze through the fine print and sign on the dotted line. I know I’ve been guilty of it a time or two. But a lease is a legally binding contract, and it shouldn’t be taken lightly.
One […]
No Comments » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008
Technology’s Effect on Customer Service
Technology has positively influenced the world in more ways than I could ever name given an entire lifetime. One of technology’s greatest benefits, at least where business is concerned, is its ability to drastically increase productivity. Businesses can leverage technology to work faster, safer, better, less; and they can do it cheaper. Basically technology is […]
No Comments » - Posted in Technology, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
From Hobby to Business
Turning your hobby into a business can be a great idea. One of the most important characteristics an entrepreneur can have, and the one that most often results in success, is passion. So if there’s something out there that you love to do anyway, why not make a living out of it?
Unfortunately there are issues […]
No Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Small Business by Megan Dorn
Monday, October 27th, 2008
Small Business Tip of the Week
Twenty-four hours in a day never feel like enough, but adding more hours to your day isn’t an option. All you can do is make the most of your time and manage it effectively. Learning to manage your time is a process, and it’s different for everybody. But overall, the key is to figure out […]
1 Comment » - Posted in Small Business by Megan Dorn
Friday, October 24th, 2008
You Might Be an Entrepreneur If…
I’ve heard/read each of these at one time or another. These are just some of my favorites. So here it goes. You might be an entrepreneur if…
…you’ll work 80-100 hours a week to avoid working 40 hours a week for someone else.
…you’ve earned more than $1 million but don’t actually have anything to show for […]
No Comments » - Posted in Entrepreneurship, Random thoughts by Megan Dorn
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur: An Interview with Mike Michalowicz
Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, launched two multi-million dollar companies before the age of 30 and now fosters the startup businesses of young entrepreneurs with his newest multi-million dollar venture, Obsidian Launch. A graduate of MIT’s “Birthing of Giants” Entrepreneurial Program, Mike is a recurring guest on CNBC’s The Big Idea with Donny […]
