Now is the time to start a business in this down economy. Some people may say that it is not a good idea, but everyone else will tell you that it is. Here is a video from Mike Michalowicz about starting a business in the bad economy. It is a little lengthy, about 18 minutes, […]
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7 Reasons Small Businesses Survive Downturns
Not really a great time in the economy at the moment is it? I beg to differ. Big businesses that people thought were solid turned out to be pretty weak at the foundations. I think what we need in these times, is more small business. Small business is (in my opinion) the basis for a […]
Frugality for College Students – 13 Ways to Save Money While In College
With so many websites and blogs discussing ways to be frugal and save money in any way you can, such as Get Rich Slowly and No Debt Plan, I started thinking about ways that college students could save money and be more frugal. When you’re in college you don’t really think too much about saving […]
The Very First Dorm Room Biz Podcast! It is finally here!
This has been a long time coming that is for sure! I mentioned that I wanted to start doing a podcast a long time ago, but now it has finally come true. I just interviewed Paul Scheiter through Skype about his company, Hedgehog Leatherworks, as well as about student entrepreneurship and more. Please take a […]
Fake it ’til you make it! Experience? Forget about it!
Many times as young entrepreneurs or even young professionals looking to make a new career move, we get discouraged by the notion that we do not have enough experience to do something, to apply for a job, or to make the big move that you want to make. Forget about it! However, as a young […]