Category Archives: Small Business

Connect with Eating Ramen on Facebook and Twitter!

Did you know that Eating Ramen is on Facebook and Twitter?  These two social networks are booming with frugal, money-saving tips that we just can’t get enough of!  Those who connect with us on these two sites will gain exposure to a ton of great tips, tricks, coupons, recipes, and just about any other form [...]

“You’re Fired!” Firing Yourself as an Entrepreneur

Donald Trump can deliver the bad news “You’re Fired!” better than anyone.  But is it always bad news?  Not necessarily. One of my entrepreneur friends who fell on hard times said he fired himself.  Why?  His cash flow was so bad, he couldn’t afford to pay himself along with the other employees.  So he fired [...]

How I saved $2400 on a logo

Well, sort of…  Here’s my logo story. About two years ago, I wanted a logo for a new business I was starting.  At first, I went the traditional route and hired a marketing agency to help me design the logo.  Their price for a complete package – logo, letterhead and business card design, was $2500.  [...]

Private Screening of Atlas Shrugged in Dallas

On Friday evening in Dallas, I attended a private screening of the movie “Atlas Shrugged“.  As a big fan of the book, I’d been looking forward to the movie for years so I was jazzed!  Knowing it was a low-budget film, I was relieved at the quality – not great, but good enough and it [...]