The Assembly Line $00: An Introduction and Tools of the Trade

March 2, 2014February 2, 2015 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

My cousin Bert Novilla, a fellow Entrepreneur, and Assembly Language Programmer and Commodore computer enthusiast, has published an interesting article about his efforts, obstacles, solutions and personal obsession. Bert begins his article titled “The Assembly Line $00: An Introduction and Tools of the Trade” and continues by saying..

“Well, here we go. This is the first installment of a series focused on learning
to write assembly language programs for the 65x family of processors found in
Commodore computers. I would like to publicly thank Nigel at Commodore Free
for allowing me to share some of my programming knowledge and experience
with you here. My belief is that as the current computer “Renaissance” plays
out it is important to have modern information regarding assembly language
available to all of us. This series of articles is my effort. Thank you, Nigel.”

Bert continues

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A quick start guide to Google+

August 17, 2013February 2, 2015 Chris Jenkins Leave a comment

UPDATE: Google now puts out a partner’s playbook that is an extensive guide to using the products. Download it here.

Over on Google+, Alex Garcia put together a pretty awesome quick start guide for G+ that deserved some sharing. However, I know some of you aren’t sure enough where to start that sending a direct link wouldn’t necessarily be helpful, and that it could use a little bit of expanding. If you’ve been interested in seeing what Google+ is all about, but had no clue where to go or what to do when you first signed in, read on.

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Purpose – Key to a Longer Life

May 25, 2013February 2, 2015 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Dan Buettner presents seven keys to living a longer life – an average of 11-12 years longer and an increase in the number of 100+ people living in a society.

There’s one of those seven I’d like to discuss – Purpose – a reason for getting out of bed in the morning. People in Okinawa have a special word for this concept – Ikigai. Equally notable they do not have a word for retirement.

What is your Ikigai?

Ikigai

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How to destroy your business in three easy steps.

May 14, 2013February 2, 2015 Chris Jenkins Leave a comment

So, you’ve gone to all the trouble to open a business: you’ve raised the capital, hired employees, bought inventory, and opened the doors. Mission accomplished! Until, of course, the actual pressures of running a business come to bear. If the work of being a business owner, and subject to actual market feedback is overwhelming, what’s a lifestyle entrepreneur to do? Why, destroy the business, naturally! Here’s how to accomplish that laudable goal in three easy steps.

1. Refuse to take criticism of any kind, especially from experts, and blame everyone around you for the business’s shortcomings.

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Make Money Selling Your Friends

May 13, 2013February 13, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Selling your friends!

In Também Consulting I offer consulting on the SuccessFactors Learning Management System. The business is a Professional Services business based entirely on relationships. It’s all about acquiring resources (people) and putting them to work. Selling your friends!

Companies involved in this work partner up and sign agreements that whichever party brings in a resource owns the relationship with that resource. The other party cannot do a direct contract with that resource. It’s clearly defined relationships.

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Sales in the 21st Century – It’s Not About You!

May 8, 2013December 6, 2024 NickMazeika Leave a comment

There is an impression that the world of sales has suddenly changed, leaving most businesses out in the cold wondering what happened to their revenue. In actuality, this couldn’t be further from the truth. If you had been watching carefully, this was the inevitable conclusion of all that has come before. The fact that a few years ago we were calling it Sales 2.0, is a clue that this is a progression, not a spontaneous appearance. One thing that is true, sales looks nothing like it did 20, 10, or even 5 years ago.

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What exactly is your Business Card saying?

April 29, 2013March 20, 2016 Michael Scott Novilla Leave a comment

Seven tips to creating an excellent effective business card.

How many times have you gone in your wallet and found a business card that you have no idea where it came from? Glance at it, front, back and still nothing comes to mind, so in the trash it goes. In this golden age of social networks and contact-filled cell phones, business cards are still proof that you are serious about business. They serve as badges of authenticity, an extension of your brand, and as a reminder to others that they might not need you today but they could tomorrow. Most of us are aware of the importance of business cards which is the reason why we always want to have the best card, so here are some tips courtesy of the Entrepreneur Social Club.

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