Banker Tim liked business owner Jason. He felt strongly that with his drive and ambition Jason would be very successful. Unfortunately, in today’s highly regulated Dodd-Frank environment, feelings do not cover the auditor regulations. Tim knew he was in the money rental business. Playing by the rules assured job security. Jason was drawn to be an …
Entrepreneurship
Lone Ranger, Maybe a Tonto
Capitalism depends on entrepreneurs. We incrementally contribute to the economy by borrowing money, and then doing something that adds value. If we are meeting a desire of consumers of our services and products sales will occur. From the difference between costs and revenue theIRS (I like to run those two words together to remind me it’s “theirs”) steps in …
10 Important Functions of an Entrepreneur
I keep a sign over my outdoor grill: “Some people want IT to happen, some wish IT would happen, others MAKE IT happen.” The 3rd one is the best description of an entrepreneur. We see opportunity, often where others miss it. We can be very nimble. No committees, no politicking, no internal deal making to convince others of the validity of our plan for …
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Collaborating: A Guide
Sprinkled throughout American Fathers are examples of collaboration. In the back third of the book this SIFT Coalition collaboration is given a name. SIFT stands for Securing Individualism and Freedom Together. The goal is to create an environment where cooperation and free flowing exchange of ideas is encouraged. Tools of the SIFT Coalition we have …
