by Joe Driscoll | Nov 23, 2009 | Entrepreneurship
“Mousetrap myopia.” It’s an affliction that many businesses suffer from at sometime or other. There is so much happening on the inside that we forget about what’s happening on the outside. “Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat...
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,...
