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“Ramen profitable” means a start-up makes just enough to pay the founders’ living expenses. It’s not rapid prototyping for business models (though it can be), but more a way of hacking the investment process. Once you cross over into ramen profitable, it completely changes your relationship with investors. It’s also great for morale.” I was… »

So because I’m a business owner, I get lots of resumes from recent college graduates. On these resumes I am always wondering how important the GPA of the candidate really is? I’ve got plenty of friends that are determined to keep their 4.0 averages just for personal goals but will this also help them when… »

Cash flow problems with companies can usually be traced back to a specific source. Many times this theory is explained using the arteries of the heart pumping blood through the heart and to the rest of the body, or in our situation pumping cash into the business. When the business is loosing cash we need… »

‘ Nothing kills startups like distractions. The worst type are those that pay money: day jobs, consulting, profitable side-projects. The startup may have more long-term potential, but you’ll always interrupt working on it to answer calls from people paying you now. ‘ Calling ALL entrepreneurs!! This is such a true statement for me and I’ve… »

Word-of-mouth and referrals will make you a successful, profitable business. This myth is the major cause of failure for underfunded startup brands. I’ve heard many new business owners say that they don’t spend a penny on advertising or any other branding method because they’re waiting for “word-of-mouth” to kick in and build their brand. Years… »

I was recently reading in Inc. Magazine about the sales and marketing companies are performing through emails. Companies such as WrapMail and BrandMail are helping business advertise their services in every email an employee sends. The average employee in America send 38 emails – – We are always looking for free advertising and this is… »

I thought this was funny so I had to post it…Enjoy! 1) Our hours are really flexible. We can meet up anytime between 11PM and 8AM. Sleep can always be rescheduled. 2) We will never come home and complain about our boss. 3) We’ll pay for all our dates the old fashioned way. (Old fashioned=Circa… »