What are kids learning these days? Is it the same stuff we were learning back in highschool? Does that make much sense any more? Certainly, the basics should always be taught, and there’ll be some things that barely change, but the pace at which things happen in today’s world technologically, politically and socially show us […]
Archives for April 2007
What Don’t You Need To Start A Business?
There are so many different types of businesses, it’s hard to give blanket advice to everyone starting up. What works best for a single person, home-based biz won’t be completely the same as a tech company developing a new software product. When I wrote 5 Things You Shouldn’t Spend Money On When Starting a Business […]
10 Essential Business Leadership Skills
Are you a leader? Truth be told, not everyone is a leader. It’s just not meant for everyone. And that’s OK. But more people are leaders than they realize. Leadership takes on many different faces; it’s just a question of understanding how you lead and why. Here are 10 key business leadership skills you’ll need to succeed as a leader.
Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast Keeps Going
Last week’s Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast was a lot of fun. It seems the consensus was that the location – Bistro, Etc. – was better than where we were holding it before. So, unless someone has a better idea, we’ll go back to Bistro, Etc. in May. The next Montreal Tech Entrepreneur Breakfast is on […]
More People Spread Link Love With DoFollow
Turns out we’ve got a movement on our hands. I wrote about removing NoFollow from your blog just about a month ago. Since then more and more people have followed suit. I didn’t start the movement, but it’s nice to be a part of it and push it along. For those catching up, NoFollow is […]
Domain Name Registrar Changes
A quick note: I’m in the midst of changing the domain name registrar for Instigator Blog. If you experience any problems with accessing the blog please let me know; but everything should shake out in the next 24-48 hours. Thanks!
We Don’t Need a Blogger Code of Conduct
You can’t police the blogosphere with process and systems. Nor should you. I completely understand where the Blogger Code of Conduct is coming from, the sentiment is a worthy one, but it won’t work. Those that decide to support the Code of Conduct are already abiding by its basic tenets: Be nice. Be smart. Be […]
5 Inspirational To-Dos You Can Do Every Day
We all need a little inspiration once in awhile. No one blazes full steam ahead 24×7, 365 days a year. It’s just not possible. The problem with a lot of inspirational help is that it’s not always actionable. There’s nothing wrong with a dose of “cheerleader ra ra” once in awhile, but without a way […]
Are You An Entrepreneur Blogger?
b5 media has a great opportunity for an entrepreneur blogger. They’re looking for an entrepreneur – someone with business experience – to write their blog Startup Spark. Yup, they’re replacing me! For those that remember, I launched Startup Spark a few months ago, but with the increased pace of my new startup – Standout Jobs […]
Time To Change The Face Of Recruiting – Standout Jobs
The online job market is broken and too many people don’t spend enough time hiring the right people. So what are we going to do about it? I’ve made some allusions here recently about starting a new business, and I’ve spoken to a few people directly. Today I’m announcing the start of Standout Jobs, a […]