Entrepreneurial Lifestyle
Backyard Bird Shop Takes Flight
One could say Scott Lukens took a flying leap when he launched his one-of-a-kind retail chain in 1991. But the idea was firmly grounded on market research, said Lukens, 54, a Clark County businessman who started Backyard Bird Shop in a tiny cottage in Lake Oswego, Ore.
Pacific Northwest bird lovers quickly embraced the store’s [...]
A Portlander’s line of graphic T-shirts and caps catches the thrill and rush of racing sports
by Vivian McInerny, The Oregonian
He savored the speed. Engines blasting. Colors blurring. Cars rocketing past with a force he could feel in the bones of his teeth.
Tarran Pitschka, gripping steel railings for support, stood on the racetrack. Even as floating debris settled on his shoulders, the residue of seared tires from the cars burning past, [...]
Live rich, retire richer
We all know the drill: To make sure you have enough green for your golden years, you’re supposed to max out your 401(k) contributions, invest in index funds and growth stocks, and not – repeat, not – splurge on that top-of-the-line Ferrari. All sound advice.
But where’s the fun in that? And what about now, when [...]
The Entrepreneur’s Secret
“The Secret” offers guidance and personal narratives about creating the life you want. The essential lesson of the book is how individuals attract (and create) the life they want through their thoughts, attitudes, and emotions.
Whether you accept the full metaphysical premise of the project or not, the lessons of “The Secret” resonate with knowledge that [...]
Buffett: No free rides on Berkshire’s dollar
World’s most successful investor reimburses his company for postage and phone calls for personal use, and doesn’t use company cars or airplanes.
The world’s most successful investor – and second richest man – is perhaps also its least lavish CEO.
Warren Buffett refuses to use company cars or airplanes for any business that’s remotely personal, and each [...]
6 websites for traveling smarter
For road warriors, knowledge is power. Here’s where to find the information you need to plan better business trips.
First class for less – If you’re looking to fly in style – either by buying a first-class seat for a coach price or by identifying specific flights where the odds of landing upgrades are unusually high [...]
Rise of the Jetrosexuals
A few years ago, a new sexual classification emerged on the scene. As funny as I thought it was when I first heard the term “metrosexual,” I think it’s even funnier that it stuck around. Oh no, metrosexuals weren’t just a passing fad –people now comfortably identify themselves as such. Now it appears there is [...]
