We’re pretty big fans of Inc Magazine. We like the profiles of successful entrepreneurs, the case studies that often tackle the challenges of struggling small businesses, and ideas and advice for those who are thinking of starting or already running…
Update: In the two years since we first posted this list of podcast recommendations, we’ve added a few more to our playlist. And while the podcasts below are still good, you can check out what we’re listening to now (our more…
A few weeks ago, in his Monday Morning Memo, Roy Williams asked the question: How much do your name, logo, and color scheme really matter? His answer: A little. Mr. Williams points out that a company can succeed more than 50…
For the past several years, millions of businesses have created Facebook Business pages to promote their services and interact with customers online. Some have even abandoned traditional websites in favor of a Facebook Business page. Which begs the question: should…
Last week we posted several quotes by Warren Buffett on running a business and finding success. Like just about everyone else, we’re impressed by Mr. Buffett’s ability to start several businesses, then grow one of them—Berkshire Hathaway into an amazingly…
This week’s spotlight is on a small business called “The Mortgage Institute”, also known as “L’Institut Hypothécaire” in French. President and CEO, Anthony Melatti, started his company in 2011, after identifying an unmet need in training and preparing mortgage brokers…
We ran across a short article a week or so ago called “7 Signs You’re Not Entrepreneur Material.” If you’re thinking of starting a business, stop what you’re doing and read it. A lot of people have a glamorous idea…
Anita Roddick wasn’t just a visionary entrepreneur, she was a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire, an activist, and a story-teller. Every one of her products had a story about its natural ingredients, recycled materials, and high-quality…
You’ve probably heard someone say, “There’s never been a better time to start a business than now.” Whether or not it’s true today, as we slowly inch our way out of the recession, there are a lot of budding entrepreneurs…
When it comes to the basics of logo design, there’s a lot to think about. But it all starts with the kind of logo you need or want. To help you think about which type of logo is best for…
