When To Keep Your Day Job and NOT Start A Business.

In the last episode of Startup Daddy, Scott Stratten got me thinking about why someone should consider not starting a business. He said that nobody really talks about it and he’s right.  So I’m saying it now. You may not be cut out to be an entrepreneur.  If you’re not, you should not start your […]

Stop Apologizing for Being In Business.

If you’re like a lot of small businesses and freelancers, you get paid for what you know.  You may be a consultant, or a designer, or an accountant (or you may want to be), but in the end, people pay you because you know more about X than they do.  Now if you’re smart, and […]

How To Write A Business Plan: The elements of the plan VIDEO

EDIT: Some of you listen to the podcast but don’t visit the site, so I turned this into a video podcast episode. Listen to your customers! I do :) I made a video about the importance of creating a business plan whether you are just starting your business or looking for funding.  The video talks […]

20 Steps To Starting A Business: The Home Business Startup Checklist

Starting a business can be a scary, intimidating affair if you have never done it before.  The most common question I am asked is, “Where do I start?”  That is why in my very first podcast episode, I talk about the Business Startup Checklist.  It is a list of steps first-time business owners can use […]

Home Based Business Idea: Affiliate Marketing Basics

In this episode of Start A Business With Startup Daddy, I talk about Affiliate Marketing.  It is a type of home based business that offers flexible hours and location, as well as leaving plenty of time in your day to spend with your family or to pursue other interests. I explain what affiliate marketing is, […]