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Business Start Up Reading List

3/26/2014

Here is a great business start up reading list from Business Insider. How many of these have you read? What is the best one you've read?
1. "Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable" by Seth Godin
2. "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" by Stephen R. Covey
3. "You Already Know How to Be Great: A Simple Way to Remove Interference and Unlock Your Greatest Potential" by Alan Fine with Rebecca R. Merrill
4. "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert B. Cialdini, Ph.D.
5. "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie
6. "Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time" by Keith Ferrazzi
7. "The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey" by Ken Blanchard
8. "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor E. Frankl
9. "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith
10. "Outliers: The Story of Success" by Malcolm Gladwell
11. "Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works" by A. G Lafley and Roger L. Martin
12. "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… And Others Don't" by Jim Collins
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Find the Right Hive

3/20/2014

I just returned from a trip to Chicago, my former home. I was back to attend the International Housewares Show and check out the most recent kitchen and housewares for my shop.
I've exhibited at a number of trade shows, including NYNOW and Atlanta International Gift and love the energy at a good show. Believe it or not, many booths are staffed by the founders/owners of the exhibiting company and there's a real excitement in being around people who love their business and want to show it off to the world.
If you're feeling in a slump with your business, it's time to see who's in your hive. If you're not surrounding yourself with other dynamic, exciting entrepreneurs, you're doing yourself and your business a disservice. Surround yourself with people that are excited about what they do, take action and reach for the stars. It's easy to pick up on other people's energy and let it affect your own mood. You need to either choose not to let it affect you or surround yourself with those that will have a more positive effect. It's an easy way to get back on track to have an inspiring business.

Affordable Healthcare Act: Will It Lead to More Entrepreneurs?

3/7/2014

I recently read a really interesting article in the NY Times Magazine about how the Affordable Healthcare Act (Obamacare) could lead to an explosion in entrepreneurs. If you know anyone that has remained at a job they hate just to keep health insurance, you'll understand.
Once freed from the pressure of maintaining employer-provided health insurance, many workers may choose to finally start a business or find new employment better suited to their skills and desires. The healthcare exchange makes it possible to obtain coverage on one's own, a feat that was previously very difficult, especially for anyone with a pre-existing medical condition. More entrepreneurs lead to more start up businesses and more money in the economy.

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