People in startups are creative. They often work long hours in spaces that aren’t the typical office. (Some may be even on working in the garage or at the kitchen table.)
But that doesn’t mean you should dress like your going to the gym or – even worse -  just gotten out of bed.
Sure, I’ll admit, especially lately, I’ve been lax on this. If you read my ezine in the past few weeks you’ll notice I thought I had good reason: I’ve been in pain with some sort of back/knee issue for months.
But I’ve been noticing something… as my dress got …read more

The Entrepreneur Mindset
By:  Kelle Sparta
 
Anytime I go out into the world, there’s one thing I notice consistently.  It’s the difference between the way that I look at the world and the way the average person on the street looks at the world.  You see, I have what I term “The Entrepreneur Mindset”. 
 
What Is It?
The Entrepreneur Mindset is actually three thought processes in one.  The first is a business owner’s approach to the world.  The second is an out-of-the-box, creative innovation approach to life.  And the third is an unwillingness to settle for good when you could have great.
 
The Business …read more

I was reading a story at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and I was surprised by the comments of the person interviewed, Paul Stappas.
When thinking about starting a business, he suggested that you should  try to convince yourself why you shouldn’t.  His reasoning: it will help you realize the potential issues and risks involved with your business idea.
Well, yes – and no.  Although I always believe you should plan for the negative – just in case, thinking your business might not work is a bad idea.
A very long time ago, I had wanted to be a Broadway star. But my parents, in …read more