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 […]
Making Business Decisions in Uncertain Times Read More »
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.
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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 »
My January 2020 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on seeing the present clearly, with all of its promise and risk, and managing your actions and expectations accordingly.
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Collected in January 2020 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 »
I am excited to be awarded the Cision Humor Award for a November newsletter that I did.
Cision Humor Award for our Newsletter 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 »
My December 2019 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on embracing your unique strengths and following through.
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Collected in December 2019 Read More »
We have been supporting Walt Maclay and the team at Voler Systems, Inc. since 2008. In that time they have increased revenue by a factor of 8. Walt looked back at how we have supported Voler and thanked us for making a significant contribution to Voler’s growth over the last decade.
Walt Maclay: SKMurphy Has Contributed Significantly to Our Growth Read More »
We are looking for new members for our on-line Mastermind Group for Intrapreneurs and Change Agents.
On-Line Mastermind Group for Intrapreneurs and Change Agents Read More »
If you need an attorney because you want to initiate a lawsuit, please consider the opportunity cost very carefully before proceeding. The time to hire an attorney is before you sign an agreement, not after.
Q: I need an attorney who works with startups who don’t have a ton of cash Read More »
My November 2019 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on finding a calling and aligning your startup with a higher purpose.
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Collected in November 2019 Read More »
Both of our sons were able to join us for Thanksgiving 2019. It was wonderful. We ended up in a conversation about George Washington, I have included his 1798 proclamation that established Thanksgiving as a national holiday in the US.
We continue to experiment with new and varied formats for Bootstrapper Breakfasts, the most recent one is offering on-line meetings in Zoom complemented by access to a Google Doc for shared note-taking.
On-Line Bootstrappers Breakfast Complements In-Person Roundtable Model Read More »
It’s easy for the product team to fixate on the core technology that enables a product and lose sight of what’s needed for the “whole product.” This article is the result of an ongoing collaboration with Mary Sorber that started with her metaphor that raw pasta is not enough to create a successful Italian restaurant.
Mary Sorber: Raw Pasta is Not Enough Read More »
