by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
Two businesses were started about six years ago. One was founded by an engineer, the by other a craftsman. Both entrepreneurs were intelligent, competent, and hard working. Both enterprises got off to a successful start. Today one flourishes, employing nearly sixty...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
Formal schooling, related work experience, and on the job training are all important parts of a business education. Conversations with several successful business owners show an interesting mix of the three. It has been nearly twelve years since the business first...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
College football bowl games and professional football playoff games will provide a backdrop for holiday entertainment during the coming weeks. At one time or another, most all of us will find ourselves captivated by the spirit of a determined underdog’s bid for...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
Looking back on the early days of what developed into a successful career, an independent businessman reflected, “if it hadn’t been for my wife’s income, we probably wouldn’t have made it. My experience is that what ever endeavor you choose,...
by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
When you get a new idea, its hard not to be excited about it. When you develop a new product, its natural to want to get it to market as soon as possible. While new ideas need advocates, there is also a need for prudence. Albert Einstein, the great physicist known as...
