Category: Old Posts

The cathartic effect of swearing…

I don’t swear that much, but like many Brits, I’m genetically pre-disposed to do it creatively.  However, my daughter is at the age where everything is recorded and repeated…  Recent examples include: "Daddy, you’re making me cross", "That smells NAAAASTY"…

You know you’re a real need if… Part 2

Seems to be a theme for the week.  Another great find from the past week’s efforts was a new report by AMI Partners…  NEW YORK—July 30, 2007—Most CEOs at small businesses (SBs, or companies with up to 99 staff) and…

Mad Halloween Skillz…

A quick Halloween-related post. My brother has some highly creative pumpkin carving skillz. He’s ably aided and abetted by my niece and nephew. Behold: pumpkin carnage: The 2007 Line up: A classic from last year: And my personal favorite: My…

You know you’re a real need if…

I’ve spent the past week re-writing the business plan.  Followers of this blog will know exactly how I feel about that.  The good news is that it came out 12 pages shorter.  That at least saves a few electronic trees. …

StartupWeekend is almost here…

StartupWeekend comes to Chapel Hill this Friday.  Did you sign up yet?  If not, why not? I’ve got no idea what we’ll create, but it’s sure to be interesting. You can read my earlier thoughts here… Thanks to Glen Caplan…