My Smart Answers column today outlines some ways that government is reaching out to small business owners during this tough time.
Another must-read on Businessweek.com's Small Biz page today is Jason Calacanis's essay on failing startups. It's a long but riveting account of the tough choices an entrepreneur must make when a business is teetering on the edge. Calacanis - founder of the Silicon Alley Reporter - details the nitty-gritty with the verve and black humor that only a small business owner could love.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Thanks for the link--I look forward to it--
ReplyDeleteDes, if that cautionary tale doesn't dissuade a few recently-downsized folks from leaping off the cliff into business ownership, I don't know what would.
ReplyDeleteI'm a cheerleader for startup entrepreneurs, but I've also seen enough of the downside to wish people would be more cautious before they put their life savings on the line.