I travel every week, and I often schedule a car service to go to the airport. The last several times I’ve gotten the same older gentleman who is charming without being over-bearing with conversation. (I don’t like too much chit-chat.)
When we get to the airport, I ask “What do I owe you?” Each time I get the same response, “Pay me whatever you like.”
My motto has always been: ”Me too” business ideas rarely become great businesses. The businesses most likely to take off are created by entrepreneurs who see a need in the market that isn’t currently being met, and who figure out a way to meet that need. Now, that might mean inventing a new product, creating a new industry, or simply figuring out a better way to provide a service or bring a product to market. Think about these examples.
Apple’s recent announcement that it’s head is in the clouds with a service that makes personal documents accessible via any Apple device is one more sign that cloud computing is no longer the “wave of the future,” but instead now entering mainstream.
Millions of Americans are dreaming about starting their own small business. However, because starting a business is risky, a lot of people choose to play it safe and follow a traditional career path. But it doesn’t necessarily have to be all or nothing. Consider starting your business on a part-time basis to test the water before you jump.
It’s Earth Day. Think smart phones. Smart phones can do almost anything these days, from tracking your caloric intake and monitoring your tax return to entertaining you with a game of Scrabble. They can even help you go green.