Governments from Texas to Italy Should Create Their Own Parallel Currencies using the Blockchain Before the Next Financial Crises
Not long ago money around the world was backed by gold or other precious metals. Since central banks were created in the early 20th century
The Organization Quietly Taking Over The Web
There is perhaps no better way to begin this post than with a riddle. What organization runs 16% of all websites, hosts several of the
The Race to Monetize Digital Content
It’s exciting to see new media evolve and different ways that online content creators work to create sustainable business models. All the popular blogs with
Introducing the Calendar of Events Page
AdrianChilders.com has been working on a new calendar of events page which highlights events we think are making the U.S. and rest of the world
Opportunities to do Business with Federal, State and Local Government
When business owners open their doors, they typically always cater to individuals or other businesses. The biggest potential customer with the most money however, the
Reducing Unemployment With A Private Sector Stimulus
Last week Apple shared sales figures and announced its financial results for its most recent quarter. The biggest news is that they have $97,600,000,000 cash on
The Real Reason American Manufacturing Jobs Have Gone Overseas
There was a great post everyone was talking about in the New York Times this weekend that highlighted why the U.S. is loosing manufacturing jobs
The Future of Radio
As services such as Pandora, Spotify, Rdio, Rhapsody and other alternatives to listen to our favorite music continue to become more popular it seems the
Why Every Business Person/Student Needs to Learn a Computer Language
It seems at every business conference or event, specifically those focused on startups or tech you always meet two types of people, the “business guy”
Best (and Worst) of 2011 and Predictions for 2012
2011 has come and gone, Christmas gifts have been unwrapped and we’re officially six days away from a new year. Below is a list of
Dissecting the Network Marketing Industry
Robert Kiyosaki says if you want to be rich, you need to own a large business and you need to build a strong network. Franchises
Two Cultural Changes Every Third World Country Needs to Pull Themselves Out of Poverty
As I look over my girlfriend, Ijtsuri Viveros’s power point slides the night before she presents her thesis about the relationship foreign direct investment has
Resources the Government Offers to Help American Companies Export
On 12 October, 2011 much to the dismay of the remaining protections in the country and a few special interests groups, the United States signed
How to End Violence in Mexico and Investment Opportunities in the Country
Although the situation is getting better, it’s no secret Mexico has been plagued by violence that rivals some of the worst wars going on in the
Is the Millennial Generation Lazy
“When I was your age I used to walk 10 miles barefoot, uphill, both ways in the snow” Sound familiar? You may have heard this
Income Disparity and How to Fix It
Occupy Wall Street is in full swing and it appears the “99%” in the U.S. have inspired people oversees to occupy their own cities. If
What Steve Jobs Would Tell Wall Street Protesters.
“First off, thanks for being such loyal Apple fans and using the ipods, iphones and ipads I created while you sit around the park all
Journalism Ethics, New Media Rules, and TechCrunch
While some claim that TechCrunch can survive without Founder and former Editor, Michael Arrington many readers have claimed that they won’t be turning to TechCrunch
How Cities Attract Entrepreneurs and New Business
Cities and states around the country have an economic development office to spur business activity and attract investment in their communities. When a new business
Taking Advantage of Stock Market Volatility
It’s been a roller coaster ride these past three weeks as stock markets around the world have been rising and falling drastically, with some of
How To Increase Exports by Selling Digital Content
In an effort to reduce unemployment, President Obama announced during the State of the Union Address on January of 2010 the ambitious goal of doubling
Strengthening The Brain
I’ve always been interested in learning as much as possible about how the brain works and what we can do to strengthen the most complex
Film Industry Revenues
The Summer of 2011 maybe one of the highest grossing seasons the movie studios have seen as of yet. The new Pirates of the Caribbean
How to Balance the Federal Budget
As the United States rapidly approaches the current debt ceiling of $14,294,000,000,000 (fourteen trillion two hundred and ninety four billion dollars) it seems balancing the
Happy 235th Birthday America!!
Happy Birthday America!! You’ve grown up so quick and haven’t had a dull moment in your history since declaring independence in 1776. Your first few
The Thriving Manufacturing Base on the U.S. Mexican Border
The NAFTA Institute conference took place last week and it reaffirms all the business opportunities that are available on the U.S./Mexican border, particularly in El
Buying a Business vs Starting One From Scratch
Guest post written by Sean Bandawat, President of Jacob Bromwell I developed the Jacob Bromwell business plan with my business partner, Eric Stanton, who graduated
NAFTA Institute Conference is Right Around the Corner
The NAFTA Institute Supplier Meet the Buyer Trade Conference is hosted every year by the International Business Accelerator (IBA) for anyone interested in international trade
How To Get Paying Subscribers for Webisodes
Last week I attended the Blogworld & New Media Expo as they made their debut in New York City at the Javits Center. I had
NYC Startup Scene and 2011 TechCrunch Disrupt
The consensus of the NYC startup scene from panelists at 2011 TechCrunch Disrupt is that the market is a bit “frothy”, but that we are certainly not in
Make Money with Zaarly
As someone who closely follows the social media startup space, I had to tell AdrianChilders.com readers about Zaarly, a new company that just launched this Wednesday, 18
Landing The Dream Job
A couple days ago I read a story about my buddy, John Exley also known as X who landed an internship at an exciting new
Affiliate Summit Meetup in New York
Just when you think you’re close to mastering a skill, in this case affiliate marketing you meet a group of people that know much more.
Donald Trump 2012?
Donald Trump hasn’t announced his candidacy for president yet, but he has his first major media endorsement and an idea where he should announce his
Upcoming Events in NYC
If you are starting a company, or you blog, or are in anyway involved in internet marketing there are several, exciting upcoming events in NYC.
Sharktank Advice for Entrepreneurs and Sharks
Tips for entrepreneurs: -Be honest -Convince the investor you are the best bet for him to place his money -Be selective -Don’t let the sharks
How to Make Big Money Without Television Networks
If there are two words Americans wish they never have to hear again they are “Charlie Sheen” and his latest news. It’s amazing how celebrity
Creating A Profitable Journalism Industry in a Digital Age
The journalism industry has changed, but a few have learned the new ways of how to remain profitable.
Niche Social Networks in a Facebook Era
The other night while watching an old episode of the Colbert Report, Stephen’s guest at the end of the show was Facebook Co-founder, Chris Hughes.
How to Keep Your New Year Resolutions
It’s the end of another year and this is the time when we all look back at our achievements for 2010 and begin to think
Earth the Book by Jon Stewart Review
Jon Stewart fan? Here is a review of his latest book Earth. If you decide you want to check it out below are links where
Great Web Design or Valuable Content: Which is More Important
So the whole reason you have your website is to get as many readers to your page as possible, engage with them, sign people up
25th Birthday Bash in New York’s Lower East Side
So previous to my 25th Birthday celebration on Saturday 16 October, 2010, (actual birthday 12 October) I really wasn’t one to make a big deal
“The Social Network” Review and Lessons Learned [Video]
As soon as I saw the first advertisement for “The Social Network”, I knew I would watch it within the first week it came out.
Career Search and Job Advice [VIDEO]
ADRIANCHILDERS.com is all things entrepreneurial. As a result of the high unemployment rate though and the many people I know personally actively looking for a job I want to
Finding Your Motivation to Be Rich
Building real wealth is a long process regardless of how many get rich quick infomercials and websites tell you otherwise. In order to keep you
Social Media and the Most Exciting Time in History
There has no doubt been exciting and eventful times in history. From Jesus walking the earth, to the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages, Kings
Raising Startup Capital
As founder of Adelhub http://www.adelhub.com a social network connecting Fraternity Brothers and Sorority Sisters, I’m raising $184,000 for up to 25% of the company. Raising
Squeezing the Most Out of Every Conference
In the last post How to Attend Conferences Free I mentioned a few ways of attending conferences without having to fork out the big bucks.
How To Attend Conferences Free and Get More Out of Them
Attending conferences and trade shows in whatever industry you work in is so important because you get to see new developments that are happening first
TechCrunch Disrupt 2010 and the NYC Experience
TechCrunch Disrupt 2010 was a a three day event in New York City that brought together over 1,500 people consisting of start-up companies, investors and
“New Rules of Marketing & PR” Review
I just finished reading the book, “New Rules of Marketing & PR” by David Meerman Scott and definitely think its a book many adrianchilders.com readers would
The Secret To Life on a Mechanical Bull
What is the secret to life? That’s the million dollar question everyone ponders. You know… The one thing that Curly, the old cowboy in the
Attending South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive??
Ten days before SXSW 2010 in Austin, TX I was still undecided whether I was going to attend or not. If you are considering whether
Traits of Billionaires
Richard Branson and Donald Trump are a couple of entrepreneurs that many would consider successful. They have each earned billions of dollars, Donald from real
Can a Fraternity or Sorority Help Your Career
Lots of adrianchilders.com readers are university students, so this post is for you. One important decision university students make is whether or not to join
adrianchilders.com Logo
The adrianchilders.com blog now has a new logo! I would like to thank Iris Gandara for creating this unique design.
The logo is of a person who has thought of a new idea symbolized by the light bulb over their head, which is cleverly shaped as a dollar sign. We picked this logo because any amount of wealth you want to create through a profitable business must first start with an idea.
Teen Millionaires
Found a great interview online of a couple teens who turned their their ideas into profitable businesses. I thought I would post here for everyone aspiring to do the
Naming Your Business After Yourself: Pros and Cons
Naming your business or website after your personal name is certainly something you want to spend some time thinking about. There are several pros and
Build Your Personal Brand
A great tip I learned a couple years ago was to save my name and family members names in a domain registry such as Namecheap. This is a simple, yet
Book List For Entrepreneurs
I think after formal education, reading tends to take a back seat for many of us. That’s why I wanted to share a list of
Create Your Own Job
DO YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA YOU BELIEVE WOULD SOLVE THE WORLD’S PROBLEMS? DO YOU HATE YOUR BOSS AND ARE YOU STUCK IN A DEAD