As a general rule, I don’t sign NDAs; meaning non-disclosure agreements, because as a general rule, NDAs are BS, meaning b******t. Here’s the thing, NDAs serve a narrow function. Enforcing confidentiality when no other legal structure would require it. It’s why you don’t need Lawyers or medical personnel to sign an NDA. You also don’t […]
Category Archives: Business / Economics
Not Every Company Is A Tech Company
MIT, CNBC, Wall Street Journal, and others are declaring every business is a tech company now. Listen to this post read by Mason Pelt. Technology is pervasive in all businesses and saying “every company is a tech company” makes a sexy headline. It’s like the new version of pronouncing email dead; while untrue, it’s easy […]
What I Learned Failing Three Side Hustles Last Year
Last year I started a few projects outside of my day to day at Push ROI. I wanted side hustles, the kind of small business I could actively help grow, but also that didn’t require funding more than I could bootstrap. Some of those failed pretty epically, for reasons I was sure, were in no […]
My Concept of Ownership in Business
This post was originally published on tech.co on July 30, 2015, this post was deleted by tech.co on or after June 26, 2018. I was not told that this and several other posts I contributed were removed or given any reason why. No one at tech.co has had any contact with me since the acquisition by […]
Please Steal My Scope of Work. I Want You to Have it.
I started freelancing at the ripe old age of 13. I knew nothing about running a business, had no idea how to pitch or bid a project, and my knowledge of contract law was lacking to say the least. But that was all fine. I was just happy to have any work from people who were willing […]
Do We Need Laws For Net Neutrality?
I’ve always supported the ideas behind Net Neutrality. A free and open internet where internet service providers would serve all sites at the best available speed and not charge websites for preferential treatment (faster speeds). For the record, I also support Santa Claus serving ALL children with the best toys his elves can churn out, […]
Recognize Bad Clients Early
If you’ve never heard of Pareto’s Principle, it’s an economic principle saying; 20% of something is always responsible for 80% of the results. Or more simply, that 20% of your clients will be responsible for 80% of your work. When this number is commensurate with income, meaning 20% of your clients = 80% of your […]