Entrepreneurs blaze new trails, go where others haven’t explored, find ways to change the world and make it a better place, right? well….. Not necessarily. Old ideas can be our friends, and highly profitable. With Sears’ recent bankruptcy news a colleague noted that Sears was a company that revolutionized commerce by delivering ordered goods[…]
The first thing I’ll say is that I have had both a failed startup (Geeklist) and a successful one (Webjunto). After my failed attempt at the start-up world, I became highly addicted to everything startup and everything tech. The industry, the passion, the people, and the glamor (alright, maybe we’re not there yet). However; what[…]
Marketing (or the lack there of) can make or break any new company. There are tons of great agencies out there that will implement a full blown marketing plans for you that range from email campaigns, social media syndication, website development, and pay per click campaigns. Marketing for startup founders can be way out of[…]
I was recently asked a couple of questions from a fellow startup founder that I often see and can benefit many people. 1. What is the thing [secret sauce] that takes it from a project to product? 2. Do customers want a base product with customization to their specific needs or is generic more profitable?[…]
It’s especially easy to get stuck as an entrepreneur when your peers are the folks you work with. You may get stressed or overwhelmed, thinking “Who do I run my business decisions by?”, or “Who can I confide in without appearing weak?” Fear not – there is a world wide community of entrepreneurs just like you[…]
Fellow Juntonians, This month, remember that success and growth is all about learning. In every industry and every career path there is a way to learn more, better yourself, and help those around you. As you’re pursuing your dreams, remember to accomplish small tasksdaily. If you’re changing careers; grab a part time gig to make sure it’s something[…]
Some of the biggest companies in the world including Uber, Twitter, Starbucks, and Forbes have already adapted their businesses to use Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) keeping up with ever changing demands from not only consumers but also the technologies that they use every day. But how can you use this for your business? And what[…]
You want to be an entrepreneur. You possess the greatest sense of passion than most people you know, a drive and will power that is second to none, and a deep down inside you hold the keys to a world changing idea that is so exceptional that even the great Leonardo da Vinci would tip[…]
How to succeed? The success of a business hinges heavily on one particular thing. A supportive community. This supportive community includes both investors and customers. Without a community it is virtually impossible for a business to develop, grow, and succeed. Traditionally announcement comes up with a business idea after researching the supply and demand of[…]