Entrepreneurship

Making a living online is like one, big, evolving puzzle.  There are several pieces you have to master–then put them all together.  Let’s outline the game. Internet Entrepreneurship – The Pieces To The Puzzle Content Creation: this is the key piece of the puzzle.  Without the content, there is no there there. Website Creation (WordPress, … Read more

I’ve written before about being yourself online and the need to let your personality hang out there if you are building a content-based business online. I’ll tell you who my role models are for developing your own personality online: The Sheep Farmers Of New Zealand. A few years ago (ok, ok, more than a few … Read more

This post at venture capitalist Fred Wilson’s AVC.com just blew me away. Totally shifted my thinking on how to attract traffic and build a company online. If you have time, go ahead and take a look now.  It’s a quick read.  I’ll wait.  I don’t mind. First off, freaking funny copy, and so true.  Which … Read more

The advice we often come across to just jump in and “ready, fire, aim,” may have its place, but it is not for everyone and doesn’t have to be.  Some people are more deliberate.  They really want to take the lay of the land before they leap. These folks want to walk, talk, think, and … Read more

I’ve done quite a bit more research on the software product I was thinking of building.  I’m leaning against bothering.  Here are the reasons: Most importantly, I liked this product because I thought it addressed a pain point and I could make money.  However, frankly, I think I’d be bored to tears marketing this product.  … Read more

Here’s something funny to ponder as you build your business online.  You have to have a product to sell.  So many of us are out there blogging and building an online presence.  That’s great, and it’s all part of the game.  But I have a tip.  You have to have a product to sell if … Read more