Reckless, cowboy, dreamer, risky … these are all adjectives that many esteemed groundbreakers are used to hearing. Imagine what the first astronauts felt like when they were strapped on top of the first rocket. By the way, someone has to be first! Penicillin? Oh that’s a good idea. Let’s take some mold from decaying cheese … Continue reading
Category Archives: Business
New Scams with Start-up Businesses
We almost got scammed. Not once, but twice, in one week. Grace Century deals with start-up businesses and early growth firms. That’s all we do. Like a parent, nurturing a young child in guidance, finance, and direction; we are protectors through uncharted waters. These new, start-up firms are hungry not just for money, but for … Continue reading
Facebook vs. Yearly Taxes
Not really a fair fight, right? As I sat down to do my yearly taxes (for the 8th time), I found myself with an uncontrollable urge to re-check my Facebook account. My paperwork was ready, as it had already migrated across every inch of my large L-shaped desk, visited the floor a couple of times … Continue reading
Building your Brand
When you think of building a brand, you probably think of a product or a business. Successful branding will immediately give you a feeling; one of quality, reliability, and sustainability. When people think of you, do they have those same feelings? Whether you are building a business or in a career, your personal brand is … Continue reading
Shark Tank…like a drug, or even oxygen, for entrepreneurs
I was recently turned on, unfortunately 4 years after it first aired, to the most incredible show in production, ABC’s Shark Tank. I’m “hooked!” If you are an existing entrepreneur (successful or not), a “would- be” business owner, or thinking of turning your incredible idea into an enterprise, this show is a must. There is … Continue reading