New startups form in private conversations: here are some ways to make it easy for potential cofounders to find you based on the problem you are working on or customer need you plan to address.
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Here is a simple method for taking stock of the business assets you rely on to attract prospects, differentiate your offerings, and deliver value. You should also assess where you need to renew or upgrade an asset.
Taking Stock of Your Business Assets Read More »
Technologies and Opportunities We Are Keeping an Eye on For 2020: A list of technologies that are enabling new products and startups and some emerging needs in 2020 that are driving their use.
Technologies and Opportunities We Are Keeping an Eye on For 2020 Read More »
These quotes for entrepreneurs were collected in May of 2020. Many of this month’s quotes relate to doubt, inquiry, and enlightenment.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in May 2020 Read More »
Here is what I have collected/collated for practical advice from folks with skin in the game for managing Covid-19.
Practical Advice on Managing Challenges from the COVID-19 Coronavirus Read More »
Are you looking to build a business? No matter the stage you’re at, there are three kinds of business assets you will need to be successful in the long run.
A Primer on Business Assets for High Technology Startups Read More »
Austin Kleon’s third book, “Keep Going,” contains a wealth of practical advice for how to persevere and how to summon the energy and to start over with new creativity.
Austin Kleon’s “Keep Going” Offers Practical Advice on Perseverance Read More »
The Cult of Done Manifesto offers thirteen principles for getting things done. I found them useful for avoiding procrastination and perfectionism. Here are the principles along with my commentary and suggestions for entrepreneurs.
Use the Cult of Done Manifesto to Avoid Procrastination and Perfectionism Read More »
These quotes for entrepreneurs were collected in April of 2020. The theme for this month is “reaching back for something extra.”
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in April 2020 Read More »
A review of two short essays by Sridhar Vembu that explore the meaning of capital as the capability of a group or population to meet its own diverse economic needs.
Sridhar Vembu: Capital is a group’s capability to meet its diverse needs Read More »
Business leaders today are faced with business challenges and a level of uncertainty that is unprecedented in recent memory. Established approaches and well-tried options no longer work, forcing us to make business decisions in uncertain times. This article collects some useful tips for making better business decisions that I have learned over the last 40
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Alan Marnett published eleven “Rules for a Scientist’s Life” in 2013. It’s a good list that can be applied to entrepreneurs as well.
Rules of a Scientist’s Life, Applied to Entrepreneurs Read More »
The theme for this month’s collection of quotes for entrepreneurs is managing uncertainty with imagination, knowledge, and kindness.
Quotes for Entrepreneurs March 2020 Read More »
The best webinar is more than one speaker in a lively discussion that includes interaction with the audience. Here are some practical tips for preparation, attracting the right audience, fostering lively interaction, and follow up.
Essentials of Selling Your Expertise In a Webinar Read More »
Our Bootstrapper Breakfasts and Lean Culture Meetup move online in March of 2020 to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who are sheltering in place. If you find yourself hunkered down at home and getting a little stir crazy, join us online.
Bootstrapper Breakfast and Lean Culture Move Online in March 2020 Read More »
Austin Kleon has a short section, “Make Lists,” in his new book, “Keep Going.” He offers several suggestions for different types of lists; I have selected four to explore in some detail because I think they are most appropriate for entrepreneurs.
Austin Kleon on Making Lists: To-Do, Ideas, and Do’s & Don’ts Read More »
2020 is a leap year and where February is awarded an extra day. The theme for this collection of quotes for entrepreneurs: what will you do to make use of the extra time?
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in February 2020 Read More »
Excerpts from Clayton Christensen’s address to the 2010 graduating class at Harvard Business School on “How Will You Measure Your Life?”
Clayton Christensen on “How Will You Measure Your Life?” Read More »
This post on B2B customer development interviews builds on one of my most popular. If you would like help preparing for customer development interviews or reviewing results from recent interviews, contact us. Here are my lessons learned from taking part in interviews where the startup planned to offer a product or service to a business.
40 Tips for B2B Customer Development Interviews Read More »
A preview of our Working Capital workshop at PATCA Tue-Feb-13-2020. Join us to assess your firm’s financial, intellectual, and social capital.
Working Capital: Taking Stock of Your Business Assets Tue-Feb-13-2020 Read More »
