By Michael Doig on Friday, March 17, 2006Filed Under: General
Like many of you, as soon as I heard about blogging and podcasting I couldn’t wait to try it. However I found myself standing and watching for far too long. I felt like I was on the outside of a mosh pit trying to build the confidence to just rush into the chaos. Now that [...]
By Michael Doig on Friday, March 17, 2006Filed Under: Philosophy
I just finished reading the new 37signals book Getting Real. It’s basically a more in-depth version of their often repeated message that you can hear on the Venture Voice interview. Keep it simple, keep it small, and be fast. Those are the main ideas, even so I highly recommend reading it. As some of you [...]
By Michael Doig on Sunday, March 12, 2006Filed Under: Philosophy
What is it that makes the perfect business? There are so many activities you can do that it’s hard to focus on just one. However there are two main categories of businesses. You can sell products or merchandise to customers, or you can sell your services to clients. There are pros and cons to both [...]
By Michael Doig on Thursday, February 9, 2006Filed Under: Philosophy
Being self employed can be a big challenge. When the cash flow is on, things are good. However, when the cash isn’t coming in things can get pretty tight. Lately my cash flow has been on, but if or when it starts to slow I want to be ready. The best way to prepare yourself [...]