TechLifeMashup | Entrepreneurs, Social Media, and Technology

Becoming a successful entrepreneur is no easy task, but it is something that can be very rewarding when achieved.  Often times it can be hard for upcoming entrepreneurs to get their idea off the ground, which is why talking with already successful entrepreneurs is such a great resource for anyone interested in starting their own business.   This week I had the privilege to sit down with serial entrepreneur Alex Lawrence who has launched several successful businesses and currently lives the entrepreneur lifestyle.  Read on to see just how he did it and what valuable advice he has for any upcoming entrepreneur who wants to do the same! More »

An important part of being an internet entrepreneur is being able to establish online relationships with people in order to complete goals and tasks for specific projects or ideas.  This makes communication a vital skill for any entrepreneur currently in the game or looking to get into it.  Let me stop here though and say that there is a right way to communicate with hired help and a very WRONG way to hire help as an entrepreneur.  Today we take a look at one email conversation that provides a perfect example of what not to do! More »

According to Yahoo! News, the internet turns 40 this year.  The internet as you and I know it though is probably only about 14 years old as it was very limited prior to that.  In a little over a decade of public use, the internet has created a new playing field for each and every one of us.  If you’ve ever had an idea you wanted to pursue or a business you’ve thought about starting, now is the time to embrace that passion as an entrepreneur and make it happen!  The barriers of entry have never been lower than they are right now.  We often get distracted or discouraged from following our true interests, but today I’m hear to say there are no more reasons for excuses.  To further show that the internet as we know it now in 2009 is in fact the gateway to your dream job, I’ve put together a list of the top 5 reasons as to why this is in fact true! More »