Entrepreneur mag offers insight on what gross profits include and how to calculate that number. Details on markup percentages, fixed and variable costs are also included. To read the article, click here. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Tool of the Day: Contently
Contently’s mission: To power the next generation of media companies by empowering and connecting freelancers and publishers in exciting new ways. It brings together freelance writers and brands who need original content to expand their presence. Website: Contently Continue reading
3 Words That Create Instant Credibility
Being a know-it-all is a great way to make people question your common sense. When it comes to credibility-building, the three most powerful words in the English language are: “I don’t know.” To read more, click here. Continue reading
Ministry of Supply
Ministry of Supply was founded in 2010 at MIT with the mission to invent the future of business apparel. The company has a team of engineers, designers, material scientists and customer experience junkies revolutionizing how business wear is designed, made and delivered. This is done by combining advanced, proprietary materials with innovative product design and manufacturing brought together … Continue reading
Tool of the Day: AngelList
Like online dating, its transparent network connects startups with accredited investors, and now even well-connected entrepreneurs are using it. Success stories include Uber, BranchOut, and GetAround–and its recent partnership with the private exchange SecondMarket lets any accredited investor put as little as $1,000 into a startup. Following last year’s passage of the JOBS Act, the … Continue reading
Information Overload: David Ryan Polgar
A few months ago, I posted an article about putting yourself on a digital diet. David Ryan Polgar, author of “Wisdom in the Age of Twitter, is back with some detailed tips on the digital diet. In this video he explains that based on generational makeup, your digital metabolism could vary from others. But just … Continue reading
The Joy (Joi) of Photography
Photographer Joi Pearson was born in Hampton, Virginia in 1980. She developed an interest in taking pictures at a young age from her father, Edward Pearson, who was well known in their hometown for always having a camera in his hand. Upon graduating from Hampton University with a business degree, Joi moved to Atlanta, GA … Continue reading
How to Train Your Brain to Multitask Effectively
Nadia Goodman of Enterpreneur magazine explains how effective multitasking is actually time-sharing within the brain. Ineffective multitasking is believing that you can actually do more than one task at once. It is possible to complete one task and to briefly think forward to the next step/task while doing that one. But completing both at the … Continue reading
Why You Should Love Your Enemies in Business
Kevin D. Johnson of “The Entrepreneur Mind” says “When you start a business, immediately choose an enemy that you and your team aspire to crush. Identifying an archrival helps to solidify your team around a common goal and serves as a natural motivator.” To read more, click here. Continue reading
Helping Your Teen With Homework
During the middle- and high-school years, homework gets more intense and grades start to matter more. At the same time, teens face a lot of other big changes. They’re adjusting to the physical and emotional effects of puberty, while busy social lives and sports commitments gain importance, and many also take part-time jobs. Parents can play … Continue reading