Mark Gladding discovered there’s a lot of great eBooks being published all the time by independent authors. Unfortunately they’re not always that easy to find. He created eBooks Just Published as a way to track DRM-free eBooks. Find out how his website can help you distribute your eBooks.

Eric Ries, author of the Lessons Learned blog and founder of IMVU, recently wrote a post about his 10 year anniversary as an entrepreneur. Find out what he has to say about staying focused and trend-spotting.

Seth Godin posted a great article called “Circling the big domino” where he makes an argument for working the events in order to get your brand known. This is a great reminder for all of us. Take one step at a time and don’t try to rush things. Focus on small wins.

When it comes to launching your idea, many business owners have to seek out assistance. Whether it is assistance with software development, marketing, or accounting, you will eventually move from being internally focused (involving your business) to externally focused (involving third parties). This requires a different mindset than you may be used to, and requires a different approach to be successful.

Thomas at The Messy Notebook posted an article on building something real in your spare time. This is a great list for those trying to build something on weekends, after hours, or in parallel to another project. If you plan on launching anything, this list is a must read.