One of the most fascinating decisions to make in running any start-up is deciding when is the right time to start making a profit. The irony is that Untemplater is much more profitable than a website like BusinessInsider.com founded by Henry Blodget, not because Untemplater makes so much money, but because Business Insider, despite it's large following of readers, is still … [Read more...]
The Ins And Outs Of Launching A Startup In Silicon Valley
These days, it seems like everybody is starting their own companies and getting rich in Sili Valley. With Wall St. throwing money hand over fist in social media land, and investors paying mind-boggling multiples, you might be crazy NOT to create a start-up and move out to the Bay Area! Plenty of people got filthy rich in the last dotcom bubble, and plenty more will get rich in … [Read more...]
You CAN Protect Your Business, Home, and City from Graffiti Vandals
Every time I see graffiti it makes me cringe. I have a hard time not getting angry just thinking about it. Why are there so many punk kids and a**holes out there who have to disrespect other people’s property, businesses, schools, landmarks, buses, and public places? Augh I hate graffiti! How One City Broke My Heart Last year I visited Naples, Italy for the first time. … [Read more...]
How to Overcome a TV Addiction in 10 Steps, A Personal Journey
Hello, my name is Sydney and I have a TV addiction. There I said it! I have been debating whether or not to come out with this confession for a while now, and finally decided - yes I need to come out in the open for my own good! And as part of my recovery process I want to help you overcome your TV addition too! Step 1 - Identify why you are addicted. I’ve loved TV my … [Read more...]
The Arbitrary Millionaire
I had it clear in my mind at the age of 16: I wanted to become a millionaire by my 30th birthday. Why? I couldn’t tell you. I just had this unexplainable desire to be rich, and I didn’t know what I even wanted to buy with that money. It just seemed to be the ultimate representation of success to me. I poured through investment books, stock charts, and money making programs on … [Read more...]