10 Things I Hate About Online Business [and fixes]

by Robert | Dec 16, 2012 | Stage 2: Optimization, Stage 4: Business

I recently made a list of things that suck [for me at least] when it comes to running an online business … and things you’re not good at you either need to take on getting good at, [increase your experience and value] or have someone else who is skilled,...

The Theoretical 3d Printing Economy & Making Money with Dependent Businesses

by Robert | Dec 4, 2012 | Stage 4: Business

I think 3d printers will inevitably be a big thing, especially for entrepreneurs. I have no idea when they will be affordable on a small business/consumer level but the thought process got me thinking about how dependent businesses can spring up more easily today than...

Journal Entry: Paralyzed

by Robert | Nov 28, 2012 | Experiences, Stage 4: Business

note: i wrote the below as a journal entry to http://750words.com and after reading it thought others could find it valuable, and or commiserate with the thought process and tactics i’m paralyzed. what to do with the business [IT Arsenal] next is not clear. this...

When You Don’t Have a Freaking Audience to Survey

by Robert | Nov 16, 2012 | Experiences, Stage 4: Business

if you have under 1000 twitter followers, 500 facebook likes, or 2000 website subscribers, [all of a decent quality] you probably have a pretty hard time simply “surveying” your users as sooooooo many websites and experts tell you to do when you want to...

TF (Tim Ferriss) on Muses and Side Businesses/Entrepreneurship 2012 [Notes]

by Robert | Nov 6, 2012 | Experiences, Stage 4: Business

Notes distilled from, Tim Ferriss On How To Start Your Million Dollar Side Business [2012 Fast Company article/video]   TF – there’s a broad spectrum between entrepreneur and employee, and i encourage people to slowly methodically move from one to the...

Online Business Report October [What’s Working, Numbers, Planning]

by Robert | Oct 30, 2012 | Stage 4: Business

While I have been posting fairly regularly on my influences and tactics, I haven’t stopped to reflect in detail or report on the internals of IT Arsenal, or my business efforts online, here’s a recap on what’s worked this year, what hasn’t,...