Starting a new business, but stuck on finding the perfect idea? I hear you. In fact, you’re not alone. Recently, I asked people who opted-in for more information on my upcoming “Art of Email�...
Years ago, when I lived in Silicon Valley, there was a core group of about 50 people–the “cool kids”–who would make or break any social application that came about. Even though it often s...
There are lots of posts online about how to make your first dollar, or even how to grow a modest side business. But there’s precious little information on how to build a billion-dollar company....
http://www.erica.biz/2013/how-to-build-a-billion-dollar-business/
There are a lot of people running around these days calling themselves “entrepreneurs”. However, I’ve discovered a few fool-proof ways to quickly see the differences between successful entr...
“How do I price my product?” another entrepreneur recently asked to an email list I’m on. “I’ve looked at our competitors, and I know how much it costs to produce what we offer. I think...
Scott McNealy, former Sun Microsystems CEO, and Larry Ellison of Oracle announce a closer partnership in 2006, which led to Oracle acquiring Sun in 2009. There’s one (unfortunately common) mark...
http://www.erica.biz/2012/marketing-tactic-ruin-your-business/
There is a complete disconnect between people ages 18-25 and the people who hire them (employers–that’s us!) This is a huge problem–one that we as employers need to recognize, and respect, ...
You’ve spent hours working on your business concept, and you’ve figured out something people will pay you for. Congratulations! Now, you may be inclined to jump head-first into creating a bus...
“I came to South by Southwest. In a kayak.” Tyler Tervooren and I were walking along the street toward my rental car to head out and grab the best chicken wings in town for lunch at South by ...
After you read this post, you may think I’m incredibly stupid. Either that, or you will think I’m a genius. Perhaps both. There’s a valuable piece of online real estate that you’re probab...