Finding Success in Failure

In 2002, Marty Metro had a great idea for a business that focused on recycling a commonly thrown away item. He quit his job, opened a location in Los Angeles, and watched customers pour in the door. However, he had one key problem: a lack of profit.
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Five Things Small Businesses Can Learn From Hollywood

Hollywood and the acting industry in general seem to be all over the media. Even legitimate news sources such as CNN cannot seem to resist talking about the latest celebrity news and scandals. While few small business owners want to lead their lives under siege from the paparazzi, there are a few things you can learn from Hollywood when it comes to creating buzz and using image to build a brand.
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Finding Success the First Time Around

Second time entrepreneurs certainly have an advantage, bringing experience and contacts to their newest ventures while first timers often seem to flounder. One area where that empty Rolodex will hurt you is in getting venture capital. However, as this small business success story shows, with a great idea and a lot of diligence, even a newcomer can woo investors.
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From Lawyer to Cancer Researcher

From Lawyer to Cancer Researcher: A Small Business Success Story

Sometimes having a great idea for a small business means making a complete change in profession. For Greg Colip, this was certainly the case. He was happy as an attorney specializing in Houston’s booming oil and gas business. However, one quick talk with a friend gave him the business idea of his life, along with a new and more meaningful career.
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Initial thoughts on my new Canon 7D DSLR

I had always been interested in photography and consider myself to be an enthusiast. After many years of point and shoot cameras, I got my first SLR in 2001 which was the Canon Rebel 2000. (more…)