We have always said that a true Entrepreneur is someone who is prepared for the opportunity that convergence offers. This was evident for Maurice Harary, just 23, who was able to respond to the news of the death of Osama last week. Before the sun had risen on the east coast of USA on Monday he had his website, www.osamadeadtees.com, up and running to sell T-shirts. By Tuesday evening he had sold more than 10 000 units at $12 each. 

A day before or after this short window and it would have sunk like a lead balloon, timing is critical for hot news. If you have an idea that you are sitting on, get up off your butt today and do something about it. Tomorrow could be too late.

We are never impressed with stories of “I could have done that”