Alex on February 7th, 2010

I’ve been thinking a lot lately (perhaps too much?) about business, strategy, growth and other big picture decisions that can help push a company forward towards lofty goals ($100MM+ in annual revenue).  I’ll be the first to admit, my mind gets a little mushy sometimes when I think about all of the moving pieces it [...]

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Alex on December 29th, 2009

I’ll be there January 7, 8 and 9.  Please email me:  alex AT fundinguniverse DOT com if you are interested in potentially getting together to talk business in Las Vegas next week.  Should be an interesting show, I’ve got some good meetings scheduled but am always looking for more.

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Our family is actively pursuing adoption.  We would really appreciate it if you would keep us in mind if you know of anyone that is pregnant and might be considering adoption.  Please spread the word, although keep our names confidential at this time.  Email me – alex@theentrepreneursblog.com if you’d like to connect us with anyone.  [...]

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Alex on December 11th, 2009

I was contacted by Steve at techlifemashup to do an interview with him about my career as an entrepreneur. he’s a great guy and I appreciated the opportunity. Here is a link to the interview. Thanks again Steve.
http://www.techlifemashup.com/2009/12/interview-with-serial-entrepreneur-alex-lawrence/

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Alex on December 8th, 2009

Those that work with me likely tire of my reference to MO’.  He (or she as the case may be) can be a good friend or a difficult enemy to a business.  MO’ is short for MO-MENTUM and I believe it is a significant factor in winning and losing at business.  It’s a simple concept [...]

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I found this post in some old archives tonight.  I thought perhaps it was timely to bring it back with RSL winning the MSL cup tonight.  As I recall, there were several readers who disagreed with me.  While winning the MSL cup doesn’t mean I am totally right, it does certainly help my argument.  What [...]

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Come check out a cool event tomorrow.  It’s about social entrepreneurship, which is a unique subject.  Free to attend, free food, and some interesting companies presenting.  I’m going.  Hope to see you there!!  Click on this link to RSVP:
CrowdPitch – Utah – RSVP Here!

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When I think of the word “balance”, I visualize a set of scales with my family, friends, religion and hobbies sitting on the left plate and my business interests sitting on the right plate. It teeter-totters back and forth as the weight from either side increases or decreases. A good friend of mine, who is [...]

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I have been learning a lot lately in building and modifying some businesses I am fully engaged in.  I have also had some good meetings with other entrepreneurs wanting to discuss their growth strategy.  I am not sure if I have blogged about this before, so I apologize for any redundancy in advance if so.  [...]

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Alex on October 7th, 2009

So this is the part on my blog where I get to blog about random stuff.  My wife and her partner Laci have launched a really cool new website for Mom’s and Kids and the fashion related to both.  It’s called The Swanky Isis.  I think it is pretty impressive.  But I’m lame, so you [...]

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