1. Reviews of Free Jott Alternatives

    → VisionBeta | 15 Jan 2009 | 7:32pm EST

    I was recently heartbroken to hear that Jott would end it’s free services come February 2nd. I’ve been a big users of Jott ever since it first launched - probably recording an average of 10-15 notes per week. In the end, I probably will end up subscribing to the premium service, but for all those who have become too spoiled in their exp... Continue reading >

  2. Long Overdue Update

    → Start-Up Guide | 29 Dec 2008 | 10:03pm EST

    This post has been long overdue but with the start of the new year I plan to begin blogging once again.Quick update (with more to come) - I am now the Manager of Entrepreneur Development at Babson College. I am responsible for supporting & developing Babson's entrepreneurs (students & alumni) through an array of programs and services. My st... Continue reading >

  3. ShopFirstDate is Live

    → Start-Up Guide | 29 Dec 2008 | 9:56pm EST

    My good friend, entrepreneur, and Babson alumnus Keri Barrett has a new e-commerce site up for her company, FirstDate Boutique. Check out ShopFirstDate.... Continue reading >

  4. Why PowerPoints Aren’t Bad

    → VisionBeta | 3 Oct 2008 | 11:31pm EST

    One thing that often stereotypically defines the corporate lifestyle is an obsession with PowerPoint presentations - almost to the extent where nothing but making presentations gets done. While I do despise work for the sake of work, we have been introducing a weekly presentation day in our company and have been seeing success with it. Here are a f... Continue reading >

  5. Firefox Search Bar Add-Ins

    → Start-Up Guide | 14 Jul 2008 | 9:11pm EST

    I just saw this article on Sphinn about '20+ Must-Have FireFox Search Plugins for SEOs' by Ann Smarty over at Search Engine Journal.  This is a pretty comprehensive list of search engine plugins to add to the toolbar.  I am going to be adding a few from this list, particularly:1. Whois Look-Up 2. Google unpersonalized search 3. Del.icio.u... Continue reading >

  6. Easthampton Dollar

    → Start-Up Guide | 11 Apr 2008 | 2:53pm EST

    Easthampton Dollar has been open for a month and a half so far and things seem to be going great.  If you have some free time check out the website and photo gallery.  I plan to post more in depth soon about the different lessons learned and resources used to open the store.... Continue reading >

  7. Work is Momentum

    → VisionBeta | 23 Jan 2008 | 4:01am EST

    Work is momentum. The problem is setting your force in motion - after that, inertia takes care of the rest. It’s the energy, discipline and focus required to get things moving and whether one has it - that is what separates those who achieve and those who dream.... Continue reading >

  8. Domain Name Industry Watch Out Demand Media Raises $100 Million

    → VisionBeta | 25 Sep 2007 | 11:32pm EST

    Demand Media Raises $100 Million  It looks like my dreams of becoming a major player in the domain name industry are over. Demand Media will focus on buying domain names with organic search traffic and optimizing them through social networking technology.... Continue reading >