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Rich
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Folks,
If you haven`t already, you gotta check out our great new bloggers here at StartupNation.
You don`t need to be logged in to view and comment and I want to encourage you to tap into these incredible entrepreneurs and experts who are providing their thoughts, commentary, advice and real-world experiences on a daily basis. We have a feed set up, too, so you can updates when new blog entries are posted.
The topics range from marketing and business planning to work-life balance and most recently, the pain-in-the-you-know-what of getting stranded as a business traveler.
Here`s the link to visit the new StartupNation blogs to learn how to:
Improve your online marketing, from Ryan Allis, of
iContact.com
The CEO and co-founder of iContact, Ryan was named as one of BusinessWeek’s "Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25," and he is the author of “Zero to One Million: How I Built a Company To $1 Million in Sales and How You Can Too.”
Start and grow a franchise, from Jack Burris, of
Red Beard Marketing.com
As a former employee and current member of the International Franchise Association and Franchise Business Review, Jack Burris is our resident expert on franchise entrepreneurship.
Make more and work less, from Sam Carpenter, of
WorktheSystem.com
Sam, author of "Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less," and CEO of Centratel, a leading commercial telephone answering service, shares his passion for workplace efficiency and work/life balance.
Run an effective ecommerce site, from Kevin Harmon, of
Inflatablemadnessdvd.com
As the CEO of Inflatable Madness LLC, Kevin is in the top 25 eBay sellers in the world and also sells on Amazon.com and Inflatablemadnessdvd.com.
Have a socially responsible business, from Christine Haskell, of
SocialVentureLabs.com
Christine consults with businesses that consider their community contribution to be integral to what they do. Her blog profiles mission-driven companies in the social venture space that make money by doing the right thing.
Be a successful mom and entrepreneur, from Heather Nolte, of
Glamajama.com
Heather is a mother who owns a successful company and lifestyle-clothing line that’s a favorite of celebrities - Glamajama. She’s been featured on
“Oprah” and other major media, and now provides advice at StartupNation.
Get legal expertise and
perspectives, from
Jessica Eaves Mathews, Esq., of
Eavesmathewslaw.com
A business litigator and advisor, Jessica provides valuable information on structuring a business, drafting and negotiating contracts, and dealing with partnership and corporate disputes.
Build buzz using the power of the press, from Melanie Rembrandt, of
RembrandtWrites.com
As StartupNation’s featured PR expert, CEO of Rembrandt Communications, and an online copywriter, Melanie helps readers boost credibility, sales and awareness via cost-effective PR and writing tips.
Track the birth and growth of a cool startup, from Joel Welsh, of
Showcaseu.com
As CEO of the brand new business, Showcase U, Joel shares key decisions and experiences in the "birth of a startup" and provides his own entrepreneurial wisdom.
Gain strategies to manage health insurance, from Lorne Zalesin, of
MyInsuranceExpert.com
A self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” Lorne has launched five successful startups and is now CEO of MyInsuranceExpert.com. As a health insurance expert, he shares key tips for optimizing health insurance coverage.
Stay abreast of startup trials and tribulatins in the fashion business, from Kristin Potenti, of
SelfAssuredWomen.com
Kristin`s just out of the gates and plans to become a fashion industry titan. She`ll be sharing her exploits every step of the way.
Take a great idea and get it to retail, from Kim Babjack, of
KimCoAZ.com
QVC success story and agent to many successful product inventors, Kim is the real deal when it comes to commercializing your great idea and will provide a wealth of tricks of the trade.
Get advice from Footpetals, a big success story, from Tina Aldatz, of
FootPetals.com
It`s not everyday that you can get access to someone this successful who`s still being generous with their time and sharing their wisdom. Actual, now it is... because Tina`s blogging!
We`re trying our hardest to get you access to the smartest resources and people available. Now head over to the blogs and let the bloggers know what you think!
Again, here`s the link:
Visit the new StartupNation blogs
Rich
Brian8/5/2008 2:12 PM
If you haven`t already, you gotta check out our great new bloggers here at StartupNation.
You don`t need to be logged in to view and comment and I want to encourage you to tap into these incredible entrepreneurs and experts who are providing their thoughts, commentary, advice and real-world experiences on a daily basis. We have a feed set up, too, so you can updates when new blog entries are posted.
The topics range from marketing and business planning to work-life balance and most recently, the pain-in-the-you-know-what of getting stranded as a business traveler.
Here`s the link to visit the new StartupNation blogs to learn how to:
Improve your online marketing, from Ryan Allis, of
iContact.com
The CEO and co-founder of iContact, Ryan was named as one of BusinessWeek’s "Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25," and he is the author of “Zero to One Million: How I Built a Company To $1 Million in Sales and How You Can Too.”
Start and grow a franchise, from Jack Burris, of
Red Beard Marketing.com
As a former employee and current member of the International Franchise Association and Franchise Business Review, Jack Burris is our resident expert on franchise entrepreneurship.
Make more and work less, from Sam Carpenter, of
WorktheSystem.com
Sam, author of "Work the System: The Simple Mechanics of Making More and Working Less," and CEO of Centratel, a leading commercial telephone answering service, shares his passion for workplace efficiency and work/life balance.
Run an effective ecommerce site, from Kevin Harmon, of
Inflatablemadnessdvd.com
As the CEO of Inflatable Madness LLC, Kevin is in the top 25 eBay sellers in the world and also sells on Amazon.com and Inflatablemadnessdvd.com.
Have a socially responsible business, from Christine Haskell, of
SocialVentureLabs.com
Christine consults with businesses that consider their community contribution to be integral to what they do. Her blog profiles mission-driven companies in the social venture space that make money by doing the right thing.
Be a successful mom and entrepreneur, from Heather Nolte, of
Glamajama.com
Heather is a mother who owns a successful company and lifestyle-clothing line that’s a favorite of celebrities - Glamajama. She’s been featured on
“Oprah” and other major media, and now provides advice at StartupNation.
Get legal expertise and
perspectives, from
Jessica Eaves Mathews, Esq., of
Eavesmathewslaw.com
A business litigator and advisor, Jessica provides valuable information on structuring a business, drafting and negotiating contracts, and dealing with partnership and corporate disputes.
Build buzz using the power of the press, from Melanie Rembrandt, of
RembrandtWrites.com
As StartupNation’s featured PR expert, CEO of Rembrandt Communications, and an online copywriter, Melanie helps readers boost credibility, sales and awareness via cost-effective PR and writing tips.
Track the birth and growth of a cool startup, from Joel Welsh, of
Showcaseu.com
As CEO of the brand new business, Showcase U, Joel shares key decisions and experiences in the "birth of a startup" and provides his own entrepreneurial wisdom.
Gain strategies to manage health insurance, from Lorne Zalesin, of
MyInsuranceExpert.com
A self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur,” Lorne has launched five successful startups and is now CEO of MyInsuranceExpert.com. As a health insurance expert, he shares key tips for optimizing health insurance coverage.
Stay abreast of startup trials and tribulatins in the fashion business, from Kristin Potenti, of
SelfAssuredWomen.com
Kristin`s just out of the gates and plans to become a fashion industry titan. She`ll be sharing her exploits every step of the way.
Take a great idea and get it to retail, from Kim Babjack, of
KimCoAZ.com
QVC success story and agent to many successful product inventors, Kim is the real deal when it comes to commercializing your great idea and will provide a wealth of tricks of the trade.
Get advice from Footpetals, a big success story, from Tina Aldatz, of
FootPetals.com
It`s not everyday that you can get access to someone this successful who`s still being generous with their time and sharing their wisdom. Actual, now it is... because Tina`s blogging!
We`re trying our hardest to get you access to the smartest resources and people available. Now head over to the blogs and let the bloggers know what you think!
Again, here`s the link:
Visit the new StartupNation blogs
Rich
Brian8/5/2008 2:12 PM
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thanks!
glad you`ve caught the scent of our blogs now! and so true, christine is a new shining star in our midst. so intelligent and passionate and she really digs into the layers, which is great for the rest of us that want to learn...
please let everyone you can know about these incredible bloggers - it`s a great resource with a balance of inspiration, information and access (which is kind of our back halls mantra here at StartupNation).
rich
Collen
I will certaintly check them out.
Most of us have heard Stephen Covey encourage us to "begin with the end in mind.." But, very few take this to heart with planning an "exit strategy."
If from the beginning you consider the possibility of selling your business to a private 3rd party, (most common outcome for small to mid-size companies,) it`s easier to understand everything from choosing your entity to organizing your finances to tax planning, and so on.
Is there anyone here at Startup Nation blogging on these issues?
jycmba8/12/2008 2:43 PM
http://GreenCPA.blogspot.com
I am interested in feedback. I have an MBA in Sustainable Business and work as a business advisor. What are you interested in? Let me know and maybe I can write about it.
Thanks,
Brian Setzler, MBA, CPA
CPAandMBA8/12/2008 12:50 PM
Saw you on Donny`s show tonight and wanted to say hello. I have some challenges in my business and I always learn new things from Donny and his guests. I am looking forward to jump starting my writing and producing business with your help. I have a great TV project I have developed but need to get pilot money to be able to present it to the networks. Have the number one person in the sport attached and have a 4 time EMMY Winning Director on board. looking for sponsors and or funds to produce the pilot. Any suggestions
Best Regards
Laszlo Klima
jycmba, that topic is handled more generally within the various blogs that exist. i love that you`re implying that you need to know your end game in order to structure a successful business.
Best
Laszlo
It`s amazing - most business leaders wouldn`t think of taking a trip without making sure that most things are planned to the last detail.
Yet, it`s the rare individual who sits down and asks the basic question, "where do I want to take my business?"
Of course, it`s easy for us to play Monday night quarterback, while the entrepreneur is busy juggling the responsibilities of keeping their ship afloat.
But that doesn`t change the need to at least take pause and ponder, "do I want to sell to an outsider? maybe pass the helm to a key player within? maybe junior isn`t interested in taking over?"
As always, recognition of a problem is the first stage. The next is to take action - take an assessment of whether your advisors (financial, tax, legal, personal estate) are equipped to assist you. If not, you may not need to fire your current professional, but it may be time to seek out those with experience in making your goals a reality.
Of course, like many major life issues, the key is to start early. If re-structure your corporate entity makes sense for your exit strategy,it may take TEN years to pass the IRS litmus test of legitimacy!
I thought this site was about helping people? Cant get a single response.
Thanks
LaszloLaszlo8/28/2008 2:27 PM