In the late 1980s the Internet ushered in the information age putting the very best information at the fingertips of the average computer user, but at the same time it also brought about a serious threat. Information on how to make money online lures new Internet users in like bait to Internet dwelling piranhas that…
Category Archives: Conceive
Is being self-employed really that liberating?
A number of people get frustrated when they work in the employ of someone else, especially after raising a better way to solve a problem that could ultimately lead to greater profits, only to discover that their employer is not interested. They throw their arms up in the air and in a huff exclaim “If…
The early bird did not catch the worm
I happened to be in town for a meeting last week and on the way to my destination I noticed a person wearing a large bird costume standing out the front of a multi-level car parking lot. The bird was pointing to a large easy to read sign that stated “$17 early bird parking”. Next…
Poor excuse: I don’t have enough money to start a business
When the average job holder who is somewhat interested in escaping the 9 to 5 corporate life in favor of starting a business realizes that failing to start a business because of lack of time is just a weak excuse, as is not being skilled, for skills can be learned quickly and cost effectively, the…
The money is right in front of your face – Part 2
My previous blog post investigated a very interesting project carried out by Amy Krouse Rosenthal who decided to test whether people could sniff out an opportunity if it was right under the noses – in this case it was by placing a money tree in front of pedestrians on a street in Chicago. Now, when…
The money is right in front of your face – Part 1
I am often accused of having domestic blindness because I can’t find the sugar in the pantry despite it being right in front of my face, but if I was to replace the sugar with money or any other lucrative opportunity, surely most people would be able to see it like a carrot dangling in front…
