Archive | business

07 June 2010 ~ Comments

So you got a Business Idea…

I’m not a fan of people who sit around and slack. Moreso, I dislike people who talk about business this, idea that, but don’t actually take action on anything. Most of ALL, I can’t STAND people who make a big deal about concealing their ideas for fear of someone stealing their grand, amazing, [...]

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24 January 2008 ~ Comments

Business 101: Top 3 Ways to Make People Care

Business 101: Top 3 Ways to Make People Care

So I’ve come to a revelation.

Basically the gist of this revelation is that the focus of creating and marketing new products is NOT about making money or increasing your customer base. (Much) more importantly, the bottom line of it all is how to make people CARE about your product. You see… if someone doesn’t even [...]

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15 June 2007 ~ Comments

Jack Sparrow teaches Business

Jack Sparrow teaches Business

Have you watched ‘Pirates of the Carribean’? I just watched it again recently. Remember Jack Sparrow? He said one thing that I dig much. The dialogue went something like this:

Captain of ship: “You’re just about the worst pirate I’ve ever heard of!”
Jack Sparrow:   ”Ah, but you have heard of me.”

This is a business lesson in disguise. [...]

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11 December 2006 ~ Comments

The 101 on Studying at Starbucks

The 101 on Studying at Starbucks

Question: Why do students go to cafes like Starbucks, Borders, or Coffee Society to study?

We could easily study in the comfort of our homes or even the library instead of paying a few bucks for a drink at a cafe.
The atmosphere?
Mnm… not exactly.
My Answer: Students like to be confirmed that others are doing the same [...]

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06 November 2006 ~ Comments

Falling Hard is Part of the Entrepreneur Job Description

Falling Hard is Part of the Entrepreneur Job Description

Life sometimes throws you a couple odd balls so that you can trip, fall, and remember what it’s like to fail. That kick in the ass can hurt pretty bad for a few days, but then you bounce back and begin the healing process.
And when you finish that healing process, you’re that much stronger. [...]

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