Technology that almost works is an invitation for entrepreneurs to start a business that improves upon existing standards. One example is GPS. It functions perfectly fine outdoors, but not inside a building. Recently unveiled at the South by Southwest interactive event in Austin was the solution offered by EchoEcho.
Have you hear of boomerpreneurs? These are entrepreneurs that form a business startup after the age of 50. Most boomerpreneurs held successful careers for years prior to their fifties and because of layoffs, retirement, or the desire to start a business of their own, becoming an entrepreneur may be in their future.
What kind of business do you want to open? Maybe your dream still feels pretty far away or maybe you’re only weeks away from opening your doors. Regardless, wouldn’t it be nice if one of your most successful competitors were not only willing to offer you advice but also give you a small startup loan […]
The dream of opening your business startup can easily be shattered if you’re not careful. Within the first year, three out of every ten new businesses will close their doors. Within five years, fifty percent, or five out of every 10 businesses will go from dream to nightmare but it’s not a game of chance.
Although the internet seems saturated with social networks, room always exists for a slight variation on an already popular consumer choice. In fact, the pervasive use of Facebook, LinkedIn, and others helps a new social network like FamilyLeaf gain acceptance.
Real estate brokerage is one of the many industries that the internet has changed. After altering how residential property is sold, the newest impact is occurring in commercial real estate. 42Floors is a new company that has developed a website to improve the process for tenants to locate office space.
For many, becoming and entrepreneur doesn’t happen by accident but for others, a great idea presents itself without the person ever looking for it. That was exactly what happened with Tina Menzie. Tina was a busy law student and like so many of us, she forgot to send out a Christmas card to one of […]
Because of the internet, preparing a meal has never been easier as long as you can follow instructions. Unfortunately, a subject with plenty of information can overwhelm someone conducting a simple web search. Millions of search results make selection difficult.