Great [post](http://bestbizpractices.org/2009/11/15/securing-start-up-capital-in-today’s-financial-environment/) on getting friends and family money. There are a lot of good links to places that help administer the loan so that the touchy issues that usually comes along can be … [Read more...]
I Hate People: When in Doubt: Meep!
This [post](http://www.ihatepeoplethebook.com/2009/11/when-in-doubt-meep.html) is a classic example of the bureaucrat winning. How can you ban a word that means nothing? Apparently, a bunch of kids starting "Meeping" to disrupt class. They organized themselves on Facebook and got … [Read more...]
Shot Of Inspiration: Time is Elastic Grasshopper
Great [post](http://www.shotofinspiration.com/time-is-elastic-grasshopper/) on focus and why being in the zone is much more productive that just working. Concentration makes you more productive. That's the trick to Time Elasticity. Too often, we get distracted with other things … [Read more...]
Topic #6: Marketing Promotion Strategies
##Talking Points## * The marketing mix (4 P’s) is still valid today even if it’s boring * Build it and they will come does not work anymore * Big budget promotions and fancy ads have morphed into viral marketing and micro-targeting — a profitable unit of one * It’s always … [Read more...]
The MBA Oath: Two Different Viewpoints
I am a big fan of The MBA Oath. I know it's not perfect but it's a start. This latest [post](http://mbaoath.org/two-different-viewpoints/) is a good discussion about what the Oath means and how it should be applied. It's worth a read. … [Read more...]
