I just wanted to give everyone a quick update on what is going on and appologize for the lack of posting! School work has been kicking my butt recently and then on top of that the different organizations that I am involved in have been taking up a lot of time. So once I do [...]
WHY I BLOG – YARO STARAK I’ve been blogging now for nearly two years now. I think my article publishing frequency has dropped in recent times but the quality and focus has definitely improved over the years. I have a much better picture of where I am trying to get to with my blogs. There [...]
Dharmesh Shah at OnStartUps.com: Why Students Make Great Entrepreneurs: 1. Starry-Eyed Optimism: Let’s face it, starting a company takes a fair amount of optimism. You have minimal resources, and the odds are severely stacked against you. To overcome this potentially troubling reality, founders must to some degree exercise suspension of disbelief and demonstrate a degree [...]
Hello everyone! I have been noticing a good amount of new traffic to the site and also some new comers commenting on different posts, so to all of you, I wanted to say welcome to Dorm Room Biz and thank you for coming by! If you are a first time visitor, check out the About [...]
For those of you who may not be aware, the shot glass market is huge in college towns and to students in general. The idea of selling customized shot glasses came to me a while ago and I have indeed given it a test. My friend Mike and I ordered some custom printed shot glasses [...]
Starting a business while in college is one of the best things that any student entrepreneur can ever do. While in college, you are immersed in a world of contacts, friends, and information. Yes, everybody wants to start a business nowadays, but how many students do you know that actually follow-through with their ideas? I [...]
I am sure that many of you have already have a chance to read Ramit’ 8 Stupid Frat Boy Businesses as it was featured in the Carnival of Entrepreneurship and I also saw many other sites having links to it. I’ve been a fan of Ramit’s Blog IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com for a little while now, but was [...]
Originally from ZeroMillion.com: I remember when I was about 12 years old my Mom and Dad got involved in a multi-level marketing business. They would talk often about dreams and goals and encouraged me to learn all I could about business. Eventually they burned out and left their MLM opportunity, but the lessons I learned [...]
Originally From YoungGoGetter.com: Are You Ready? In business, there are no guarantees. There is simply no way to eliminate all the risks associated with starting a small business – but you can improve your chances of success with good planning, preparation, and insight. Start by evaluating your strengths and weaknesses as a potential owner and [...]
Via HomeOfficeVoice: A brand is so much more than your well-researched business name, a flashy logo, your well-designed letterhead and that stylish business card. No, a brand is all that and more. I’m no brand expert and I will not pretend to be one here, so … instead, I’ve roamed the vast expanses of the [...]
