Starting a small business – Social Entrepreneur


“I want to make the world a better place.”  “I only buy Fair Trade products.”  “I want to contribute X amount of my profits to XYZ charity.”  I am a newbie to these kinds of businesses.  As a misanthropic curmudgeon, I try to maintain an open, however skeptical, mind to these business models. If you’reContinue reading “Starting a small business – Social Entrepreneur”

Starting a small business – Marijuana


A few more states legalized possession of marijuana.  Check out this map – I can’t verify the information.  But it looks like legalization is gaining momentum.  Does this mean that you could start a marijuana business? Farming sucks.  You need arable land, water, seed, fertilization, a strong back, hanging barns and security.  (I’m basing thisContinue reading “Starting a small business – Marijuana”

Strategy for innovation – Society and Culture – AEI


Strategy for innovation – Society and Culture – AEI. I think this is all crap.  Innovation shouldn’t be affected by government.  While I agree that government should get out of the way, I believe that innovation needs more private capital. Let’s go outside the box.  Let’s introduce a 3% annual wealth tax on all accumulatedContinue reading “Strategy for innovation – Society and Culture – AEI”

Free Business Plan Review Offer


I must be crazy.  On April 16th, I posted an offer on Craigslist for a free business plan review.  I wouldn’t write it for you but give you creative criticism from the point of view of a potential investor or loan officer while also testing the feasibility of the plan.  There were NO takers.  IContinue reading “Free Business Plan Review Offer”

Starting a small business Part 9


How much money do you need to start a business? How do you make a small fortune in the restaurant business?   Start with a large fortune.  That one kills at most CPA gatherings. Lots, to answer my first question.  When starting a business, you need to figure out what you need including capital equipment,Continue reading “Starting a small business Part 9”