Category Archives: Tips for Starting a Business

Guest Post: My Life As An Independent Graphic Designer

I had the privilege of meeting Myrna Galan, one of Houston’s Premier Graphic Designers, at a networking meeting earlier this year. Next thing I know we are connected on Facebook, and then in March she posts the following: Today is … Continue reading

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A Career Change Can Be Hard

The topic of career change is a hot one! Today, with the economy the way it is, many people who are out of work are being forced to consider an entirely new profession, in order to find a job in … Continue reading

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Innovation In Business: How Critical is it?

Innovation is essential in Business. How essential? Let’s start with a quote from Bill Gates: “Capitalism has worked . . . (but) it has shortfalls. It doesn’t necessarily take care of the poor, and it underfunds innovation.” Now let’s follow-up … Continue reading

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How is Professionalism Related to Getting Clients?

What does it mean to be professional? How does professionalism help you get clients? Generally, the term “professionals” refer to a certain type of profession – doctors, lawyers, and people who hold college degrees, for example. “Professionalism” on the other … Continue reading

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Are you Pigeon-holed in Your Career?

For the last few blog posts we have been discussing career change and stagnation, and what to do if you are in this situation (which led to another blog post on reinventing yourself). (Note:  For the last few weeks, I … Continue reading

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What does the TV show “Family Ties” Have to do with Starting a Business?

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Do you remember the popular TV show “Family Ties” from the 1980s? It was a family drama about the Keatons – Steven and Elyse, and their children – Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and later Andy. There was an episode where “Jeff” … Continue reading

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Innovation in Business in Alaska Part II

The best way to see (at least the southeast portion of) Alaska is by boat. Why? Well many of the port cities (including Juneau and Ketchikan) are only accessible by sea or by air. You simply cannot drive to them, … Continue reading

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How Businesses (and Countries) Fail

The last post I wrote “It’s the End of the World as We Know It” received some good feedback and comments from readers. While it was not intended to be a “doom and gloom” report, it did lead me to … Continue reading

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What exactly is a “Full-Time Woman”?

In response to some feedback I received as a result of January’s “Ultimate Blog Challenge,” I thought I would go ahead and define the concept of a “Full-Time Woman.” When I use that term, most women immediately “get it.” It … Continue reading

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9 Lessons I Learned from Participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge

The last day of the January “Blog Challenge” has arrived. Here are my takeaways: 1)      First off I have met and connected with some incredible people! 2)       If you write on a regularly basis your content will get better. If … Continue reading

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