Written for The Closet Entrepreneur by Sam Carpenter... Yes, I’ve read David Allen’s fine book Getting Things Done, maybe the most popular version of the concept of Business Process Management (BPM). There are lots of other management systems/philosophies too, most of them created by business consultants. Good stuff, much of it, GTD, ...

It's obvious that things have slowed down on The Closet Entrepreneur and the reason is simple — I'm part of the organizing committee that is working on bringing TEDxPhoenix to the Phoenix-metro communities. What is TEDxPhoenix? If you're not familiar with the TED Conference, it's an annual event where the world's brightest ...

If you have ever struggled to swap business cards without coming across as a complete networking n00b, then this hack is for you! I accidentally stumbled upon this hack at a conference; my pockets were full so I clipped my MOO MiniCard Holder to my lanyard. Someone spotted the holder and asked ...

I'm about to admit a dark secret that I've kept for many years; I've used a computer mic to record phone conversations! Before you erase me from your contacts, just know that the person being interviewed had full knowledge of what I was doing. Now, if you've ever tried to record a ...

Written for The Closet Entrepreneur by Suzanne Turnbull… Working from home may seem like a luxury, but your home office setup can actually get in the way of your productivity and performance. The Benefits Of Being Organized… Most people prefer an organized workspace to piles of papers and office tools, yet it’s easy ...

Written for The Closet Entrepreneur by Steve Sildon… From small businesses to large corporations, it is vital that each one efficiently track their expenses and responsibly manage their finances. Whether it is for tax purposes or expense reporting, a business must be able to account for all expenditures. For ...

Written for The Closet Entrepreneur by Down to Business Editor, Richard Stefan Deeran... American society values the can-do spirit of start-up companies and as an entrepreneur, you have probably received your fair share of praise for your efforts to generate wealth. But just because you are a bootstrapper doesn't mean ...

I hate cable clutter, but what does one do with stray cables that can't be hidden behind a desk or concealed in wire loom? Thankfully electricians, climbers, and roadies have been dealing with cable clutter for years, and they've utilized a nice technique that we can take advantage of! The Chain ...