Apr
20

Video Blog Book Review: Enchantment

Chatting with Guy before he went on stage at SXSW 2010

I can usually tell from the first few paragraphs if I am going to like a book by how enchanting it is. Guy Kawasaki (co-founder of Alltop, an online news magazine rack), has consistently enchanted me with his previous books, from "Art Of The Start" to "Reality Check" to his most recent release, "Enchantment, the Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions." The Enchanting Factor Guy is as enchanting in person as he is through the written word.   He is to the geek world what … [Read more...]

Feb
03

What Type Of Entrepreneur Are You?

Entrepreneur

There Are 3 Type Of Profiles Of Entrepreneurs 1. The Dreamer She loves to stay in dream mode. She lights up when she talks about her idea. As a matter of fact, she has a ton of ideas. She's Debbie Dreamer. She often fantasizes about all the people who will use her products or services. She builds vision boards and has her very own private "dream space." She keeps a journal of her endless ideas. She moves from one idea to another as she quickly becomes bored with them. The thought of sticking … [Read more...]

Nov
01

Is A Virtual Work Environment Good For The Planet?

San Francisco, California

Can Software Save The Planet From Climate Change? I lowered my carbon footprint the day I began working from my home office versus commuting to a work place. As a software business owner , straw bale home owner, Prius car owner, organic-gardener and composter, hemp clothes lover, and user of chemical-free household and make-up products, I often get asked if software is sustainable or earth friendly. Unless you have been living on another planet, you know that climate change is no longer a … [Read more...]

Oct
14

3 Business Lessons From A Punk Billionaire

The Social Network Movie

Still haven't seen the movie, The Social Network yet?  What are you waiting for? This fast-dialoguing, good acting, and great screen-writing movie deserves some accolades come Oscar time thanks to Aaron Sorkin of West Wing.  Based on the movie, here are my top 3 reasons how Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook catapulted the idea for Facebook into a reality. 1. No legal contracts. Other guys had the idea for Facebook before Zuckerberg. They came to him with the idea for Facebook with the … [Read more...]

Oct
06

5 Reasons Why Your Business Idea Will Never Take Flight

Dogs Don

How To Make Sure Your Business Idea Will Fail We've all heard the saying that ideas are a dime a dozen. Guess what?  Cliches are often true. The hard part about an idea is the execution, the implementation, the acting upon that idea and bringing it to reality.  There are many reasons why business ideas never see the light of day.  Some are obvious and some are not so obvious.  You launched too late in an already over-saturated market. Or, you launched too early and the market wasn't ready … [Read more...]

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