Seeking the Elusive Seed Capital
I've been involved in a number of startup companies here in the Atlanta area, so I guess I'm what you would call a serial entrepreneur. Some of these companies have gone...
May 20, 2008
Three Times A Charm
In the past month, I've been able to attend three different local events for the emerging entrepreneur and Atlanta startup. All showcasing a variety...
May 19, 2008
The Benefit of Online Presentations
The price of gasoline is approaching $4 per gallon. How much time do you spend on the road? Do you spend more time sitting in your car or in front of prospective clients? How can you remain profitable during times of increasing transportation costs?
May 15, 2008
How to Win a Government Contract for Your Business
If you haven't considered working with the government, you could be missing out on a steady stream of income from a reliable customer.
May 14, 2008
Short-Sighted Mistakes
Like everything else in life, good business requires good planning. But with an addiction to immediate gratification, short-term goals often replace long term objectives...
May 14, 2008
High or Low Academia
On his Freakonomics blog , Steven Levitt was pondering why his undergraduate students fared poorly on one of his final exams recently. That is, until he saw a YouTube video of some performing chip shot stunts in their dorm rooms...
May 12, 2008
Venture Wizards
With an 80 percent startup success rate, how experts at Georgia Tech's ATDC are helping hatch entrepreneurs' high-tech ideas.
May 8, 2008
Happy Mother's Day!
In honor of Mother's Day, consider the Mompreneurs in our community – the women who have dual roles of running (or co-running) a burgeoning company and running (or co-running) a household...
May 7, 2008
Ready to Save $58,600 in I.T. Costs?
Smaller firms being hit with the economic slowdown need to reduce spending to stay competitive. IT is a significant expense for many smaller firms and can yield surprising savings without sacrificing business performance. Here are some ways to do just that...
May 7, 2008
The Art of Netweaving
Let's be honest, the focus of networking is about you. It's all about you and not the other person. There is a new concept gaining acceptance and it's called netweaving...
May 5, 2008