Entrepreneurial Advice

Thirty piece of entrepreneurial advice.

-DD

Coworking Workspaces

Steve King observes that remote workers can combat loneliness if they join a coworking workspace. King obtained statistics from former Surgeon General Vivrek Murthy, which indicate "Loneliness and weak social connections are associated with a reduction in lifespan similar to that caused by smoking 15 cigarettes a day and even greater than that associated with obesity."

-DD

Some videos which describe pros and cons of coworking spaces include:

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  Chris Cooley shares what coworking is, and presents it as the way of the future.
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  Felena Hanson, founder of Hera Hub, promotes using a shared workspace with a strong sense of community.
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  Tony Bacigalupo warns that starting a coworking location requires complete dedication during the startup time, and provides tips for making the opening a success.
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  Sean Fodorko praises coworking spaces for small business owners needing a place to interact with peers.

Startup Snafus

J. R. Raphael observes common mistakes which can sink technology-based startups.

-DD

Phones and Global Interconnections

Johnny Evans claims that the iPhone has changes the interconnectedness of humanity. I agree that cell phone technology has reached most of the world and is changing lifestyles, though I would argue that the biggest impact is in the third world with manufacturers other than Apple.

-DD