Entrepreneurialism And Mama s Snapshots

•Entrepreneurialism And Pigeon Guano
We were all horrified to see the Interstate 35W bridge spanning the Mississippi River in Minnesota collapsed in 2007. What may be surprising is a Discovery Channel report that indicates pigeons may be partially responsible for the collapse. Certainly experts aren't looking to the pigeon as the brainchild of some terrorist plot, but the pigeons apparently do create a problem, and not just for bridges. This DC report indicates pigeon guano is highly corrosive. Since these birds instinctively...

•Entrepreneurialism No Man is an Island
Why is it that entrepreneurialism is so absolutely personal? What makes it so unique from getting a job at a box store or signing on with a crew to manage some team-oriented task? The primary difference is the diversity in the role of leader verses follower. In virtually any job you can do you will encounter the need to follow. Instead of being a team leader you are forced to be a team player. Don’t get me wrong there is a genuine need for team players and the truth is many individuals are...

•Using Emotions to Brand Your Business
Have you ever stopped to think about what some of the key emotional concerns are with respect to the majority of the buying public? By no means exhaustive and probably not scientific here is a personally developed list. 1. Am I beautiful (or handsome)? This emotional question may be driven by the media, but expresses itself in the buying habits of the public. This can be seen in clothing and jewelry purchases, exercise equipment, weight loss programs as well as cosmetics and cosmetic...

•An African Hope Peddler
“A man who refuses to move forward will never leave a footprint.” - Modupe Oluwalademi Modupe lived in Nigeria. He had very little in the way of wealth and had been robbed more than once, but he had an incredibly entrepreneurial spirit. His contagious spirit inspired many to do more with their lives than they thought possible. This man was marketing hope and he was gifted and promoting his product. He had seen the worst of circumstances yet found the means to pen words that were both...

•Entrepreneurialism Research Vs Intuition
In the development of a business there is a certain amount of research that must be conducted. Most entrepreneurs find themselves immersed in some form of research whether they like it or not. For many burgeoning entrepreneurs there is a question of whether intense research or personal intuition is the best course of action in determining the direction needed in business decisions. Henry Ford once said, “Thinking is the hardest work there is. Which is the probable reason why so few engage...

•You ll Never Survive Or Will You The X Factor Entrepreneur
When you look at entrepreneurialism purely from the standpoint of statistics it’s easy to come to the conclusion that becoming an entrepreneur may not be for you. For instance the Small Business Administration reports, “The lack of business experience and expertise is the cause of 95% of business failures.” So if you lack experience does that automatically disqualify you from pursuing a dream of owning your own business? Rick Lobosco is quoted as saying; “Your chance of lasting in business...

•Entrepreneurialism Inspiration Or Perspiration
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” - Thomas Edison The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well and seems to be either a growing fad or is perhaps finding a connection with those who have been searching for an outlet for their ideas. The whole notion of being an entrepreneur is essentially the difference between making a living and living out your dreams. There is risk in all phases of business startup, but it is the notion of risk...

•Entrepreneurialism And Stained Glass Journeys
It is possible to become jaded when it comes to business. You can see the best in people, but most of the time you only really pay attention to the worst. Cranky customers annoy you and late supplies frustrate. The daily grind associated with marketing wears you out and there are days when you lay your head on your pillow and wonder if all the hassle is worth owning your own business. There are moments when you may long to go back in the safety of 9-5 where someone else had to make all the...