“If you own a business, you get to make a little universe where you control the laws.  This is your utopia.” Derek Sivers – Anything You Want In this harsh – schizophrenic – business environment, is it still possible to build the business of your dreams?  This is often wondered, but seldom asked.  Most entrepreneurs ... Read More

There are many different types of questions an entrepreneur can ask. Financial questions. Management questions. Human resource questions. Marketing questions. And the answers to all of those questions can provide valuable information about the vitality of the business.  But in my opinion, there are 2 questions that every entrepreneur should ask themselves at the end ... Read More

“If it doesn’t sell, it isn’t creative.” David Ogilvy Having the slickest, shiniest, and most creative advertising and marketing is something that all entrepreneurs desire.  We all long to have an ad or website that wins an award for creativity… and it’s often this desire that causes us to lose our focus. When we get ... Read More

Having a website built, or an existing website redesigned, can (and should) be a very enjoyable process, but you need to be prepared.  The key to a smooth process is being clearly informed about exactly what you’re getting, and exactly what your total investment will be. The following questions will help ensure you don’t get ... Read More

If I asked you where I could get the best tasting burger in your town, where would you send me? Think for a minute about biting into the best hamburger you’ve ever had…. where was it? I’d be willing to bet that it wasn’t from McDonald’s. Photo by Ian Muttoo So, if McDonald’s doesn’t serve ... Read More

Do you expect more from your website?  Here’s a quick website assessment to help you analyze how well your website is helping grow your business. View an enlarged version of this infographic here. Click here to download a .pdf version of the infographic.  ... Read More

With all the publicity and fanfare over getting VC (venture capital) money these days, you’d almost believe nobody is having to bootstrap their business. I’ve experienced my fair share of starting companies with little-to-no money, and made plenty of mistakes in the process. If you’d like to learn from my mistakes (and hopefully avoid making ... Read More

Would you be interested in doubling both your revenues, and profits at your business in only 3 years? Sure, who wouldn’t, right? That’s exactly what Cameron Herold wants to help you do.  Not only does Cameron want to help you double your business, but he has a proven track record of making it happen.   Here’s ... Read More

Most immediately associate the name Thomas Edison with … the light bulb.  But what most people don’t realize is that Edison really didn’t invent the light bulb. The light bulb originated with Sir Humphry Davy, almost 80 years prior to “Edison’s invention.” No, I’m not trying to discredit Edison’s work… because he did make radical ... Read More

Having a website built, or an existing website redesigned, can (and should) be a very enjoyable process, but you need to be prepared.  The key to a smooth process is being clearly informed about exactly what you’re getting, and exactly what your total investment will be. View an enlarged version of this infographic here. Click ... Read More