Entrepreneurial Optimism
Entrepreneurs, by definition, are optimistic. When reality intervenes and that optimism wanes, Worldwide Local Connect can help.
Peter Dragone Feb 15, 2023
Startups
Criminal Passwords
If you are using passwords with fewer than 15 digits, you are at risk. Review the three basic rules of password strength here.
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
Watch Out for Myths
Selling to Millennials or Gen Zers? Watch out for misinformation. Old stereotypes and broad brush assumptions won’t work.
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
Right to File for Bankruptcy
If all else fails, at least you can seek protection from creditors by filing for personal bankruptcy. It’s a constitutional right; or is it?
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
No Fun at Work
No fun at work. Mr. T was fired because he did not believe in mixing work and fun. He sued for wrongful dismissal. And won.
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
Firing by Email
Firing by email. Twitter, Meta, and Stripe laid off thousands of workers, communicating their fates via email. Let’s look at the alternatives.
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
Not Jones-ing for Winter
Senator Wesley Jones has been dead for more than 90 years, but his 1920 Jones Act legislation could make you less comfortable this winter.
Peter has spent the past twenty-plus years as an acting/consulting CFO for a number of small businesses in a wide range of industries. Peter’s prior experience is that of a serial entrepreneur, managing various start-up and turnaround projects. He is a co-founder of Keurig.
Simply A Point Of View!
Wrapped Up in Spain
Spain is so much more than the dated images one sees on travel websites. It is home to startups that are reinventing textiles and clothing.
Excessive Work Hours
Excessive work is the bane of an entrepreneur's existence . . . and that of his or her business if it persists.
Startups Aren’t Perfect
Perfection is not a viable short term goal for startups. MVPs, beta sites, and other compromises are the norm.
Inflation: How to Manage It
Inflation is at levels not seen for decades. Small business owners would be well served learning how to manage in inflationary times.
The IRS Wants Your Picture
The IRS wants your picture. It will soon require users of its website to submit photos for verification by its biometric security system.
Branding Luck
Many attribute branding success to how well one plans and executes a marketing strategy. Branding luck also plays a role.
Office Holiday Party 2021
The office holiday party. Once a dreaded annual gathering fraught with career-threatening dangers. Now just an endangered species.
The Great Resignation
The Great Resignation, workers quitting seemingly en masse, is not just a problem for large corporations. Small business are at risk too.
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