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TOP IDEA:
Thomas Carmona
Cash isn't always a good thing http://www.yacrosoft.com/2009/07/capital-resource-or-crutch.html
TOP IDEA:
Thomas Carmona
Remember that "cool" search engine, and how it was going to be a Google killer? Here's where I put the hype machine in its place. http://www.yacrosoft.com/2008/07/is-cuil-really-that-cool.html
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Thomas Carmona
My take on Microsoft's Jellyfish acquisition, and why I rightly predicted Microsoft's acquisition of Powerset http://www.yacrosoft.com/2008/05/its-search-stupid.html
Milena Thomas
Who's a fan of the flat tax? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhUOpNve1bY
Thomas Carmona:
Yes, when you push the market you can change it. But the market is a complex beast. When you pull the "more good" lever, you never know what kind ...MoreYes, when you push the market you can change it. But the market is a complex beast. When you pull the "more good" lever, you never know what kind of bad will come out the other end. Even more frightening is that we have a difficult time figuring out which bad outcomes are caused by which levers. So, policymakers become less accountable for the negative effects of their tinkering. The end result is politicians who never see a tax incentive they don't like. Add it all up and you get the American tax code. These incentives have everything to do with the original discussion.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
David Galley:
I would be more open to considering the arguments of flat/fair/wev tax enthusiasts if they came prepared with data - what is the current total ...MoreI would be more open to considering the arguments of flat/fair/wev tax enthusiasts if they came prepared with data - what is the current total cost of taxation to the US economy each year, and what would be the total cost of converting to a new system, and what would the total cost of taxation be under that system each year? Show me the numbers. If the new system saves enough to justify the cost over a reasonable period, then it may be worth doing. Otherwise it's not worth all the time it takes up.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Delta Waters
Hi everyone! Delta here...I am a nurse who is wanting to do something new to eventually get out of nursing. I am starting a resume writing biz. Google ads just called and i will now own "colorado resume writing" tag & and be on the front page guaranteed. this is the kick in the ass to get my website online soon. But the fear factor is rising. What if i'm not good enough, etc. how did you "feel the fear & do it anyway?" Tips to move through the fear of failure appreciated.
117 weeks ago from Upstarts!
Ryan Healy
Love this post by Mark Cuban http://bit.ly/beKsEb. The simplest way to create more jobs is to allow entrepreneurs to spend less on lawyers and accountants.
Ill take it a step further and say the government should provide incentives for entrepreneurs that go beyond this. What if anyone who creates a successful business receives a break on student loans or even full forgiveness? Of course you define what "success" is, but imagine the innovation that could take place with a small incentive!
Luke Berg:
@stan I completely agree that if you are making enough money to pay taxes you should be happy. My trepidation comes from not understanding all the ...More@stan I completely agree that if you are making enough money to pay taxes you should be happy. My trepidation comes from not understanding all the nuances to the tax code and being afraid to screw it up. Thus, the requirement of needing professional services.
@Thomas - Skepticism is healthy. I really would love to hear from someone who founded a startup and know what sort of pressure professional services cost them.
Cough cough, Ryans ( Healy and Paugh ) and Penelope. I'd love to hear your takes
120 weeks ago
@Thomas - Skepticism is healthy. I really would love to hear from someone who founded a startup and know what sort of pressure professional services cost them.
Cough cough, Ryans ( Healy and Paugh ) and Penelope. I'd love to hear your takes
120 weeks ago
stanweddle:
Luke: I usually do my own tax returns out of necessity. I was advised by an accountant and an attorney to be aggressive with regard to deductions ...MoreLuke: I usually do my own tax returns out of necessity. I was advised by an accountant and an attorney to be aggressive with regard to deductions and interpretations. I'm told that if you have a good reason for them and IRS objects, you only owe the additional tax and interest on the additional tax. I'm seldom challenged on using this practice. Sometimes an accountant will be more conservative than necessary, especially when they are dealing with new regulations.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
Carlee Mallard
Exciting stuff here, I hope. I'm taking a dying family business and trying to revive it back into a profitable company (well, at least MORE profitable).
127 weeks ago from Upstarts!
Carlee Mallard:
I haven't heard of Zorch before, but sounds like an interesting idea. I do agree with her that the promotional products industry is known to be ...MoreI haven't heard of Zorch before, but sounds like an interesting idea. I do agree with her that the promotional products industry is known to be tacky and cheap, which is why I'm not interested in just processing orders for cheap products nobody will ever use, but rather helping clients find a promotional program that will actually be effective for THEM. After reading the comments from her former employees & vendors it seems like she wasn't so genuine when talking about her business model though.
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Donna Fenn:
Carlee, three anonymous comments written in the same voice with similar language make me suspicious -- a disgruntled employee, perhaps? Zorch is ...MoreCarlee, three anonymous comments written in the same voice with similar language make me suspicious -- a disgruntled employee, perhaps? Zorch is the real deal and so is Nicole!
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Erica Manney
By what metrics do you measure success of a social media campaign when your goal is engagement and loyalty, and not necessarily sales?
Thomas Carmona:
When I'm trying to direct people to a website, I look for low bounce rates, high average number of page views, and long average time on site. I ...MoreWhen I'm trying to direct people to a website, I look for low bounce rates, high average number of page views, and long average time on site. I usually have some measurable actions on a site apart from sales. It might be RSS, e-mail signup, a polling or trivia question, a comments section, or like/dislike feature. It might be a pain in the butt to set up conversion tracking on all such things...it's up to you.
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
Erica Manney:
Thanks! That book looks great (and she has a blog!). I am going to start looking more at our blog subscribers, etc. It's so hard to come up with ...MoreThanks! That book looks great (and she has a blog!). I am going to start looking more at our blog subscribers, etc. It's so hard to come up with tangibles for things that feel so intangible.
131 weeks ago
131 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
Does anyone have suggestions on how to estimate eyeballs? I'm wondering if there's a more accurate way than reporting on traffic/mo.
rohan gilkes:
Ask for a link if a writer doesn't include it-so you can track. The # of folks that actually visit is a more meaningful # than eyeballs.
143 weeks ago
143 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Kollege Klub just got shut down for 30 days for underage drinking and bar fights ... Really? That stuff never happens there :)
Nathan Stotlar:
Frankly, Im shockedl, not the kk. It will be tough for them considering they will be closed while all the students are away on break.
146 weeks ago
146 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Thing about venues for our end-of-the-summer party. Anyone got any cool ideas for a venue for 200+ people?
Ryan Healy
Just to let everyone know, team Brazen will be dominating the golf outing next week :)
Molly Lahr:
Only I know the pairings...So I am the one who should be laying down money!
151 weeks ago
151 weeks ago
Thomas Carmona:
I'm not so much about laying down money. I'm more about running my mouth and not backing it up :)
151 weeks ago
151 weeks ago
Nicole Relyea
My team, the No Talent Ass Clowns, have a big ultimate frisbee game tonight. It's gonna be our comeback after two disappointing losses.
Nicole Relyea:
Thomas - Were they wearing hot pink? If so, I'm sure it was. We've been around for 8 years.
154 weeks ago
154 weeks ago
Thomas Carmona:
Oh, I can't remember that. I just remember being envious of your team's name.
154 weeks ago
154 weeks ago
Thomas Carmona
they're not kidding about the 'blind' part. last time i went i was ::this:: close to getting clocked by a foul ball.
Jessica Underwood:
Hah, ditto...plus I had a few glasses of their finest brew before said ball came flying at my face.
154 weeks ago
154 weeks ago
Thomas Carmona:
that reminds me of a classic onion headline: "Aspirin Taken Daily With Bottle Of Bourbon Reduces Awareness Of Heart Attacks"
154 weeks ago
154 weeks ago
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