If you're looking for a dose of entrepreneurial inspiration, check out this article from the LA Times. It tells the story of Richard Crasnick, entrepreneur and president of FIKI Sports, which stands for "Flick It and Kick It." What started as a game being played between him and his brother 16 years ago is now Crasnick's business, projected to bring in $1.5 million in revenue this year. And it couldn't be any simpler. Basically, Crasnick created an upscale version of paper football along with the help of his friend, Craig Matthews. Though he admits he had little business know-how prior to FIKI Sports, Crasnick says he knew he didn't want to work for anyone else, so he took that passion and got to work. But it wasn't always easy. "You hear 'no' in so many ways that you develop a thick skin. You learn that 'no' just means 'no today,' not tomorrow."