Monthly Archives: April 2011

Founder-led companies versus “Professional CEOs”

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Kevin Cullis

When startup entrepreneurs go for “funding” of their business, product, or service, there’s a general idea that founder-led companies might not be “up to the task” as “professional CEOs.” Well, the data is in and the answer is: Founder-led CEOs … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Marketing

Posted on 04/28/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Startup entrepreneurs need to get their marketing message out, so how do we? Here’s a great bit of data to find good information for all Mac small businesses.  At Social Media Examiner the article Small Businesses Benefit Most From Social … Continue reading →

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David Ogilvy: Advertising, Sales, and the rest

Posted on 04/27/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Here’s a great seven minutes on Direct Response Marketing vs Image Advertising by David Ogilvy. He says that results are better than creativity. Here’s a short few minutes three lessons from David Ogilvy. Here’s almost an hour long conversation with David … Continue reading →

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Quotes

Posted on 04/26/2011 by Kevin Cullis

‎”Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, totally worn out and proclaiming, ‘WOW, WHAT A RIDE!!!” Where the Negro has met … Continue reading →

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15 Ways to Bootstrap a Startup: Stretching your Dollars

Posted on 04/25/2011 by Kevin Cullis

Startup entrepreneurs are always looking for cash to keep running their business. But here are some smart ways to look at cash in your business. How to “think cash” in  your business: Sell your stuff – this is the #1 … Continue reading →

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Social Media, it’s in the numbers

Posted on 04/22/2011 by Kevin Cullis

When you become a startup entrepreneur you move from “idea” to “what’s your numbers” to find out where you are in your life and business goals. Here’s a great link by KBJOnline (she’s a Mac fan girl to boot ) … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on 04/21/2011 by Kevin Cullis
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