"Small Business" Category Archive

Missed the Boat? Make Your Own.

I love startup companies.  I know it’s not anything new to root for the underdog, but I do have a soft spot in my heart when I work with or for a startup company. They absolutely fascinate me. My first job out of college was with a tech startup company in Portland, Oregon where I... READ MORE »

Future Shock

David Bowie sang a song about it. Slogans remind us of it. Individuals and corporations struggle with it. So, what is IT? In our 21st century, it’s hard to keep up with change–especially changes in technology. If you struggle to maintain the fast-pace, you’re not the only one. The July 18, 2011 issue of Time magazine reported... READ MORE »

Make the Jump: Foursquare Oops, Raw Data Delight, Awe-Inspiring ArtFinder

Make the Jump… a weekly roundup of insights, observations, tools, techniques and musings to provide a spark. Foursquare Oooops: It seems that after the bubble of geo-location marketing wins we’ve seen quite a bit of ooops – lack of oversight leading to some geo-squatting (we’ve been victim of this);lack of understanding leading to giving away the... READ MORE »

How to Succeed in Business

Even though Red Sky’s CEO has had a lot of fanfare this week about her newly crowned rein as one of Idaho’s Most Influential CEO’s, I’d like to take a few minutes to ensure that there is proper recognition of Jessica Flynn and all that she gives to Red Sky, myself as her business partner,... READ MORE »

Make the Jump: NPs Rocking Mobile, Word! Sheryl Sandberg & Z-Insights

Non-Profits Rocking Mobile Just like a canary in the well, I frequently look to non-profits as harbingers of leading-edge technology being utilized in realistic ways. While the bleeding edge brains and early adopters dive in first, seeing how non-profits are leveraging tools for a common good on often ridiculously small budgets is insightful. Mashable pays... READ MORE »