I think creativity is actually thinking of new concepts/things. Innovation is making this new concept/thing practical in a novel way. Creativity is dreaming of a new invention and innovation is making it happen in your own unique way. When you bring something new into existence, you can say that you created it. You can’t say […]
It doesn’t matter if you work odd jobs or work full time as an independent contractor; current tax laws require you to report this income at tax time. Paying in cash does not exempt you from the law, nor does the fact that you do not “operate” a business. People who do not operate a […]
DevOps Certification A DevOps certification allows engineers to specialize in specific processes. Certifications motivate specialists to concentrate on a specific area and develop their expertise. They allow engineers to strategically select lessons and certifications that support their specialization. Here are some examples of the various types of certifications available. Listed below are the most popular […]
American history buffs know the sad but true story of William Henry Harrison’s brief tenure as president. Mr. Harrison chose not to wear a hat at his inauguration; he contracted pneumonia and died within a month. Twenty years or so ago, sometime during the Reagan administration, I created a hang tag for our stores that […]
When you work from your home office, you may have a tendency to not take as many breaks as if you were in a traditional office. He may find himself working for hours before getting up from his chair, as the interruptions are usually less distracting. Because of this, it’s critical that you take care […]
When launching a new small business, the entrepreneur will often consider venture capital as a source of funding. Here are 3 tips to ensure VC funding can be secured when submitting your business plan: Send your business plan to the right people Venture capitalists tend to specialize in certain types of businesses. Some will specialize […]
A second mortgage is a secondary loan secured against a property. If this loan defaults, the initial loan must be paid off first. These loans are taken out for a variety of reasons and are commonly used as a source of emergency financing. A mortgage can be obtained as an installment loan or as a […]
Understanding VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a comprehensive identification for a family of communication technologies used to transmit voice and/or data communications when routed over IP networks, such as the Internet or separate packet-switched data networks. Shared terms associated with VoIP may be recognized as: IP telephony, voice over broadband, broadband telephone, Internet […]
To be prepared. On the initial release, you have a limited amount of time to cover all aspects of your deal. Highlight all the essential elements, preferably in a structured sequence. The stronger the framework, the more attractive it will be to experienced and professional investors. No need to reinvent the wheel, you can use […]
That is a question we all ask ourselves today. Because? Due to the many stock market investors who speculated in real estate, the problems surrounding subprime lending with the resulting foreclosures and bank failures, and falling home prices. If the late Dr. David Schumacher, my mentor for the last 10 years and author of the […]