Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

My Steve Jobs Obituary

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Joel Marcey

Thought Different. R.I.P. Steve Jobs (1955-2011)

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Announcing the Launch of Programming Classroom

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Joel Marcey

So, I finally did it. My company Twin Roots has launched an actual product. Well, not a product exactly; more like a service. Along with my outside partner in crime, Rex Jaeschke, we planned a website where we are providing … Continue reading →

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OnLive – Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo Had Better Be On High Alert

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Joel Marcey

I was listening to Windows Weekly the other day, and the topic of OnLive came up. Maybe I live under a rock, but I had never heard of OnLive. Well, I have now. And if their vision comes to fruition, … Continue reading →

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Back From the Dead

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Joel Marcey

Well, back at least from a blogging perspective. It has been a long time since my last post. What to say about why that is – well, mainly I was taking care of some personal work and also finishing up … Continue reading →

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State of the Me – Quick Hits

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Joel Marcey

It has been a while since I have given a progress report of where things stand for me professionally. Back when I worked for Intel, I was mandated to give monthly status report. I am feeling nostalgic today. Here is … Continue reading →

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My First Micro-ISV Product Ideas

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Joel Marcey

[Note: I have a phone meeting on Wednesday with an old colleague where the result could change my plans. I will keep you posted] OK, here it goes….for better, worse or the other, I am letting the world know my … Continue reading →

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Goals For My First Year In Business

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Joel Marcey

I have been convinced, after a blog comment conversation with another fellow Micro-ISVer, to let the cat (or cats in this case) out of the bag with the ideas that I am targeting as I get my Micro-ISV business off … Continue reading →

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The Essentials For Starting A Business

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Joel Marcey

I am trying to come up with a list of essentials that I need in order to officially start my business. I need to keep in mind that I will be doing “as-desired” consulting in addition to producing my own … Continue reading →

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Changing Tactics On My Approach To Starting My Business

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Joel Marcey

I wrote this post yesterday. I then posted this question on the Business of Software Forum soon after. I am now changing my business planning a little bit. Initially, I was very surprised at the responses about how one should … Continue reading →

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The 10 Steps To Open For Business

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Joel Marcey

I am using StartupNation’s 10 Steps To Open For Business to get my business started. Here are the 10 steps: Create a Life Plan Choosing a Business Model Create a Business Plan Select a Business Structure Create Key Business Assets … Continue reading →

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