Statup Seminar – Part 2: Earn Money to Earn Money #DreamCreateGo

Last week at the “Shutdown? StartUp!” free webinar, we talked about how you can identify your passions, pursue them as a startup business, and monetize them along the way. Today we’re going to talk about how to earn money.

If you’re furloughed, underworked, underpaid, or in-between jobs, you don’t have the time to wait for a paycheck while you build a business because you need food on the table today.

So today I’m going to talk a bit about how you can put money in your pocket THIS WEEK. Because there are a ton of apps and services you can start using NOW! Read More

Classically trained pianist creates new style of EDM music

IMAGE: M4SONIC's face revealedEDM sensation M4SONIC has been blowing up the blogosphere with his unique YouTube videos that show him putting together complex tracks and playing them live on a pair of Launchpads. But despite racking up millions of views on YouTube, all anyone has ever seen of M4SONIC is his hands!

That is, until now. Check this video for the big reveal by Mario Armstrong on Fuse News.

A look at the world’s fastest desktop printer, the HP Officejet Pro X 576dw

It used to be, if you wanted a fast printer for your small biz and also needed color, scanning, faxing and more, you were facing down a hefty price tag. No more! Today, inkjet printing technology has come so far that the world’s fastest desktop printer isn’t some fancy laser, but a high-tech version of the same inkjet tech you’ve probably used at home for years.

The HP Officejet Pro X 576dw, only available at Staples, isn’t just fast—its Guinness World Record-holding fast, an award it won for printing an astounding 500 sheets in just 7 minutes 19 seconds.

But speed is one thing, and not necessarily the most crucial factor when looking at a printer for you biz. So let me highlight three other features I love about this printer for small biz. Read More

Power Couple: Mario and Nicole Armstrong

Going into business with your spouse can be a recipe for disaster for many couples. Nicole Armstrong, CEO of Mario Armstrong Media has years of experience, starting up other companies, that is until I finally convinced her to startup ours and turn my hobby into a real business – which she has done. As CEO, Nicole Armstrong brings incredible leadership and vision for our growing company. We were both featured as a Power Couple in a recent article. So I wanted to share some solid tips from Nicole and more background on what it takes to run a successful business with your spouse.

Click here to read our story.

The Parking Attendant Problem (Identifying Your Passions, Part 2/2)

Watch me discuss the so-called “Parking Attendant Problem” on YouTube here:

Missed part one of this series where I discussed how you can identify your passions before sitting down to start your business? Watch it on AT&T’s Networking Exchange blog here.

Today I’m going to talk about the so-called “Parking Attendant Problem” which is a way to help you figure out how to pursue your dreams and goals while you still have a job. While some people have what it takes to just jump out there and risk it all on a crazy business or idea, that’s not for everyone. I’m personally a little more conservative with how I approach risk, and I like to be on the safe side of things and calculate that risk.

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