Last week I exclaimed how great the Boston Public Library is. There is one big problem though, that I didn’t experience the first time I went (probably because the weather was good): The homeless people take all the good seats! The Boston Public Library has an old section and a new section. The old section is a beautiful old building, with fantastic architecture and art. The new section is a 1970s monstrosity. I like to sit in a part of the old section where they have comfortable leather chairs. Read the rest of this entry »
Will Ferrell shows all entrepreneurs how to get through an awkward cash flow situation when you don’t have the money to pay the rent. Great negotiating skills.
I’ve got a small problem. Lack of funds. Right now, my benefactor is giving me enough money to get by, but I am still eating into my savings. So, I probably should get some kind of additional income. What I do know is that it won’t be from this blog, or any other internet games I can do on the side.
I could get a job at a coffeeshop for a few hours a day - some good mindless work
I could try and start doing IT consulting. I have the expertise
I could try getting a job delivering mail (or something else mundane) at a financial services company - could be a good networking opportunity.
Really though, I am stumped for what is the best use of my time. Can anyone suggest anything?
We’ve received good advice from many people on books we should be reading. Books are expensive, and this advice will save you money. It is rather obvious, but I wasn’t taking my own advice (I love amazon!).
Quote from good will hunting (said with Boston accent)
you dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a f***in’ education you coulda’ got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library.
Unless your startup is rolling in the dough, get a library card. The library has a wealth of books - especially in larger and academic cities like Boston. Use these resources to get the knowledge you lack without forking over dough.
One of the first things a new company needs to do is get their website up and running. What I’ll deal with in the first of a two part series is Where. The next part, I’ll deal with How and What.
I’ve been trying to figure out inexpensive telecommunications for the masses for a while now. I was an early adopter with Packet 8 because of their inexpensive calls to Europe, but was disappointed by call quality to Asia. When Vonage service was getting rave reviews and they seemed to be the leader, I switched there - they also had reasonably poor call quality to asia. In the interest of saving you reading the rest, I’ll skip to the end first! Here is the least expensive, full featured telecommunications package for a small business.
Skype: Skype In number, Skype Out credits, Headset: $50 - $100 + $3 - $15 per month
Grand Central Number: Free
Blackberry 8100: Free (after $50 rebate) + $75 per month
Im Colin Nederkoorn. I left my cushy job in sales to become a web entrepreneur. 
Last week I exclaimed how great the Boston Public Library is. There is one big problem though, that I didn’t experience the first time I went (probably because the weather was good): The homeless people take all the good seats! The Boston Public Library has an old section and a new section. The old section is a beautiful old building, with fantastic architecture and art. The new section is a 1970s monstrosity. I like to sit in a part of the old section where they have comfortable leather chairs.