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READ MOREI received a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan from Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. In the Executive Summary he sent me, Alan asked, “Bob, what are your thoughts on my concept to start a graphic design business?” Thank you, Alan, because you’ve inspired two “Ask Bobs.” (This one, and “Tips […]
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Christopher T., aka “The Boi” from Norman OK, saw my book and asked me, “Bob, how do I get a © and a ®?” Thanks for asking Christopher! Just because it’s you who asked, I’m not only going to answer that, but I’ll also give a brief review of what these are, what they do, and ways […]
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Levi R. from Blair, Nebraska asked, “Bob, what advice do you have on naming a business?” Thanks for asking Levi! It never ceases to amaze me how some businesses with the silliest names can take off, and others with seemingly great names go nowhere. The best-case occurs when your product or business becomes the general […]
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Sean S. in Eureka CA, a house painter for 6 years, and his girlfriend, who has her own cleaning business, wrote in and asked, “Bob how do we get the painting and cleaning businesses up and going again after I am released from prison?” Thanks for writing, Sean! Starting over is tough but not impossible. I’ve been […]
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Desmond R from SCI Frackville sent this great part comment/part question which I enjoyed (paraphrased): Q: For the past 4 years I’ve been raising pups and training them to become service animals. I’d like to start a business training service animals and dog sitting when I’m released. What do you think? A: Desmond, your letter warmed […]
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Nothing gets headlines like guns, and few things get a reaction like laws giving gun rights to felons. Put the two together and you get, well, explosive coverage. That may well have been the intent of Republican Colorado Rep. Ken Buck, whose bill to give felons the opportunity to restore their Second Amendment rights passed […]
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Ask Bob / Re-entry / Something From Nothing February 16, 2021
READ MOREI received a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan from Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. Thank you, Alan. Below are my thoughts and comments, which are useful for starting a business you start, particularly if you’re like most of us and short on funds. Until I married a graphic designer, […]
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This great question came in from Adam, an incarcerated citizen at Rockbridge Regional Jail. Below is an excerpt of my answer to him: Adam: First, be a good writer, and have something to say. Keep writing, and writing, and writing! I have guys ask me about becoming an author, but they have no depth, stories, […]
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I received a letter from Bruce J of the RSW Regional Jail in Fort Royal VA that really made me think. Thank you, Bruce, because while your question didn’t keep me up at night, I did have to put in some work to give you a good answer. Thanks for “thinking outside the box” and […]
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James B. from Big Springs FCI asked an important question about taking on an investor. Hello Bob, I have a question for you: Assuming I have a good business plan, good product, a good marketing plan, and I need financing, what could I expect for terms, ballpark? Great question James – thanks for asking it! […]
