This post is really a thought that just entered into my mind and I'm putting it out there. You see this all the time in movies and televisions where someone is becoming successful is hindered by romance. Now I'm not talking about bad romance, I think we can all agree that bad romance can get in the way of everything. I'm referring to good romance and the choice between the love for another and the love of success. This is something I've contemplated many a time (big romantic), and in times when things are moving up to the next level I usually find myself emotionally entangled with … [Read more...]
Input and Output
January 7, 2011 By | Leave a Comment
The classic form of business was always so very clear in the cartoons, you clocked in and you clocked out. Being on time and working within specific parameters was of the utmost importance because efficiency models were developed and needed to be adhered to, does Sigma Six ring a bell? These models are amazing, especially for the manufacturing world, but why is this trying to be applied to the creative solution based businesses? In manufacturing one of the most important goals is to maximize your output at the least cost of input. Something I'm not a fan of in the creative world than … [Read more...]
My 2010 Year in Review
January 6, 2011 By | 2 Comments
Inspired by a post from Andrea Belvedre, to do a review of different types of accomplishment of activities I have been involved in this past year. So here it goes. Helped develop the iClick uEat campaign in an effort to win $100,000 in Pepsi Refresh Everything contest, we placed #6 Designed and developed the website Was the spokesperson for the campaign Was nominated for Student Entrepreneur of the Year 2011 (hosted by ACE - Advancing Canadian Entrepreneurship) Completed 2 Years as President and Founder of SIFE St. Lawrence College Winning a total of 14 team awards in … [Read more...]
Why People Fail in Business
December 12, 2010 By | Leave a Comment
So I thought I would change it up a bit and show a video I came across last night. These words are so very true and these are the reasons I have begun to not do too many different things anymore. The three topics talked about in this video are: Lack of Clarity Productivity Money Obsession … [Read more...]
Common Problems
December 9, 2010 By | 5 Comments
I love watching the Dragon's Den and I love listening to business plans, though I see so often huge gaping wholes. At times I believe it's because people get blinded by the green eyed monster of opportunity thinking "we could be the next Google." These are some of the things I see as common issues: Forecasted sales on 'rationalized' percentages instead of units of production Don't communicate the unique selling proposition for the customer Forget to plan the logistical side of the business and its costs Don't focus on the revenue model to cash-on-hand It takes common sense to think … [Read more...]
