From the monthly archives:

September 2009

Top 10 Mistakes of an Entrepreneur

by Glenn Matthews on September 30, 2009

Big mistake

I don’t have a problem with making mistakes. In an entrepreneur’s life mistakes are life lessons. In only recent years have colleges and universities offered entrepreneurial classes. Traditionally we had to learn through mentors, readings and ultimately our mistakes. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes and I offer them to you as a lesson to consider.

1. Having poor cash management:

Too many businesses operate on a shoestring; in fact the biggest contributor to business failures is lack of capital. I understand that all start-ups operate cash-poor, but there’s a difference between being cash smart and down right stupid. Don’t let finances rule the path of your idea. Time is always on your side so be patient with progress and plan, manage and always watch your cash flow.

Become a “Professional” Entrepreneur

by Glenn Matthews on September 29, 2009

Over the years I have called, emailed, written to, confronted and probably down-right harassed more potential investors than I would like to think about.

Yes I’m an entrepreneur!

In the early days I would have a new idea every time the sun would rise and for each new idea I would need funding. However, over the years I have matured. I’ve come to realize that asking someone to invest in an idea one day only to ask them the following day to invest in a different idea doesn’t instil a lot of confidence.