Inventors and the People that Hate Them
Is there a stigma against inventors? Some people seem to think so. Since tomorrow marks the end of our Inventor’s Showcase, I figured this is an issue I should address.
Too Big To Innovate
In my post earlier this week, I described small businesses as a vital part of our economy, and integral to innovation. I also presented some startling facts demonstrating small businesses’ role in innovation. Well, I’ve got one or two more startling facts, if you’re interested. This comes from an August entry on the New York [...]
Just How Big is Small Business?
According to a study by the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are 26.9 million businesses in the USA. Of those, 99.9% have fewer than 500 employees and are considered small businesses.
Fear of Failure
Bob and Greg (the “Why Guys”) asked me to write an upbeat blog about successful entrepreneurs.
And I will, I will. But first- I want to talk about failure.
Failure–or, more accurately, the fear of failure– is probably the number one reason that each and every one of us isn’t our own boss.
“The reality is a lot of people have good ideas. But people are afraid to lose, and one of the main characteristics of practicing entrepreneurship is to be unafraid of losing. If you are afraid of losing you will never attack something. It’s good to have a risk-taking mentality. Even if I do lose I am not frightened to get up and try again.” -Sheldon Adelson, billionaire.
