Berkonomics

JULY 11, 2013

Every dollar of gross profit falls to the bottom line, increasing net profit faster with each transaction. A ten percent increase in revenues for a company with 50% gross margin and 5% net profit before the increase would double net profit for the period with that ten percent increase in revenue.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2023

Overall I like the principles in the classic book “ Robert’s Rules of Innovation: A 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival ,” by Robert F. Whether we are talking about startups or corporations, innovation requires a leader who can inspire others to step into the unknown. Net result and reward. Reward your people.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 13, 2022

You no longer need to worry over daily cash or threats to your net worth. Email readers, continue here…] But what about the pause to celebrate? Write a book. Think about investments and tax efficiency. Think about investments and tax efficiency. Go into a mental dark room and dream about your next act.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2023

Business success is all about meeting the needs of the modern buyer, who is more informed, has access to more choices, and is ever smarter about making purchasing decisions. Even those things that worked yesterday may not work tomorrow, as the market matures, the culture changes, and competitors appear with new solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2013

One 11-year study of over 200 companies, detailed in “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. I saw a good summary of these in a new book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area. The reality is different.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Rose, according to his classic book, “ Angel Investing.” Neither does David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 23, 2022

One 11-year study of over 200 companies over a decade ago, detailed in the book “ Corporate Culture and Performance ,” found that those working on their culture improved revenue by 516%, and increased net income by 755%. I saw a good summary of these in the classic book, “ Ethical Leadership ,” by Andrew Leigh, an expert in this area.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2020

Business success is all about meeting the needs of the modern buyer, who is more informed, has access to more choices, and is ever smarter about making purchasing decisions. Even those things that worked yesterday may not work tomorrow, as the market matures, the culture changes, and competitors appear with new solutions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 5, 2021

John Bradberry, in his classic book “ 6 Secrets To Startup Success ” explores many of these attributes, especially passion, and defines some useful principles to help enthusiastic entrepreneurs squeeze the most out of their passion, while not being trapped by it. Cultivate integrity of communication. Build stamina and staying power.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 24, 2019

To check out the Google founders, and because I still see so many business plans that are modeled after Google (more search engines, and more billion dollar growth models), I had to take a look at the classic book about them a while back, called “ Inside Larry & Sergey’s Brain ,” by Richard L. It didn’t disappoint me.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 6, 2022

I found the key ones to be outlined well in a new book, “ Hunting Discomfort ,” by Sterling Hawkins. This leads to a constant search for safety nets, backup plans, and alternatives, rather than just getting to work, doing the job, and enjoying more and more learning, as well as confidence. Concentrate on highlighting your positives.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2021

For aspiring entrepreneurs, or if your last startup failed, it’s all about standing out above the crowd of others like you, and demonstrating your readiness. Successful startups are all about the right people with the right stuff. Net out the problem and your solution in the first 30 seconds. Executive summary glossy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

You can review all the specifics of this approach in the classic book by Nathan Furr and Paul Ahlstrom, appropriately titled “ Nail It then Scale It: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating and Managing Breakthrough Innovation ,” but I will net it out here. Nail the business model.

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Tech Zulu Event

MAY 1, 2013

The publishing industry has gone through massive disruptions in recent years from advent of online book sales, to the closing of bookstore and the growth of ebooks. Social media has transformed the way books are marketed and sold. Author of new book, “Finding The Next Steve Jobs” released via Net Minds.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

In her classic book on this subject, “ The Essentials of Fabulous ,” Ellen Lubin-Sherman, who has been tracking fabulous people most of her life as a writer and journalist, tried to net it out. It’s not always about you, so dress and talk for them. These moments are always being transformed into options to be explored.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I expect that should seem intuitive to all entrepreneurs, but every investor I know has many stories about startup funding requests with major business model elements missing. The most common failures are solutions looking for a problem, lack of a defined market, or an inadequate revenue model. What is the need you fill or problem you solve?

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 25, 2020

Overall I like the principles in the classic book “ Robert’s Rules of Innovation: A 10-Step Program for Corporate Survival ,” by Robert F. Whether we are talking about startups or corporations, innovation requires a leader who can inspire others to step into the unknown. Net result and reward. Reward your people.

Coach 144

Coach Metrics Social Network Competition 144

InfoChachkie

APRIL 25, 2011

As I noted in Why Most Business Books (Still) Suck , I am generally not a fan of business books. If you are a leader at a startup and you are reading a business book, you are not closing customers, raising capital, improving your product, or spending time with your loved ones. Pithy – Guy is the Steven King of business books.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 17, 2023

In my consulting practice, I seem to struggle the most with those of you who are perfectionists, so I was pleased with the guidance I found in a new book, “ The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times ,” by Robert McLean and Charles Conn. The best business leaders are ever curious about every element of every problem.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Johnson in their classic book, “ Business Alchemy: Turning Ideas Into Gold ,” these different success expectations are what separates a lifestyle entrepreneur from a growth entrepreneur: Owner is the only one “in charge.” Under all of these, net income flows easily into your personal income. There is no free lunch for money.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 26, 2015

Now all we hear about is providing the best “customer experience.” Exactly what is that customer experience that every modern marketer is talking about, and how do you measure it? I like the insights outlined in a recent book “ Summit ,” by F. One metric now commonly used is called the Net Promoter® Score (NPS).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2021

I don’t have any solid insight on this subject, so I was intrigued by the classic book “ Leaving on Top: Graceful Exits for Leaders ,” by David Heenan, a business executive and Georgetown professor. Cast a wide net, including people inside and outside your fields of interest. Remain passionate about it. Push your comfort zone.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

A couple of years ago I read the popular book, “The Four Hour Workweek &# by Tim Ferriss. It was recommended to me by my friend, Net Jacobsson , who was trying to do some basic Life Hacking. Let me start by saying I’m a huge business book cynic. So I don’t read too many of them. My 2 biggest positives: 1.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 8, 2017

There is a lot to say about retaining control. Dave’s book and ebook on raising money available on Amazon.com. More on raising money in BERKONOMICS book, also available on Amazon.com. You will have more control over strategy and execution than with an outside board overseeing planning and performance.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” I know this seems obvious but I promise you that even smart people forget this when talking about profitability. Understanding Profits.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2020

I found that guidance along these lines was spelled out well in a new book, “ Entrepreneurial Leadership ,” by Joel Peterson, based on his experience at JetBlue Chairman and a Stanford Professor. You have to remain open to change throughout the process. Never be deterred from showing a constant curiosity.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Almost anyone who has sold a company has a story to tell about their good deal, the problems with the buyer, a last-minute change of terms, or more. I negotiated a settlement with the partner for $100 thousand which I paid, then filed all of the overdue tax returns of various types, and cleaned up the books.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 12, 2020

Jeff Bezos is one of the world’s most admired entrepreneurs, primarily because of his humble style and his growth from a regular person background to a current net worth in the neighborhood of $200 billion dollars. I urge all of you to think of your company journey as a lifetime, rather than a sprint.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 4, 2017

Now all we hear about is providing the best “customer experience.” Exactly what is that customer experience that every modern marketer is talking about, and how do you measure it? I like the insights outlined in a more recent book “ Summit ,” by F. One metric now commonly used is called the Net Promoter® Score (NPS).

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Customer Custom Product Marketing 85

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 5, 2010

I started the series talking about what I consider the most important attribute of an entrepreneur : Tenacity. A caller dialed in to ask us questions about his startup. About a year ago I had lunch with a guy who I believe is an amazing entrepreneur. In the book they profile how VC worked in the early days (60s / 70s).

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2017

To check out the Google founders, and because I still see so many business plans that are modeled after Google (more search engines, and more billion dollar growth models), I had to take a look at the classic book about them, called “ Inside Larry & Sergey’s Brain ,” by Richard L. Google now employs about twenty thousand people.

Google 55

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

To check out the Google founders, and because I still see so many business plans that are modeled after Google (more search engines, and more billion dollar growth models), I had to take a look at the definitive book about them, called “ Inside Larry & Sergey’s Brain ,” by Richard L. Google now employs about twenty thousand people.

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Entrepreneur Google Advertising .Net 93

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Nobody should celebrate, cheer or shout, “it’s about time.” ” This is about 336 people whose lives are altered and need to begin looking for work, saying goodbye to friends & colleagues and go on that journey of transition that most people dread. ” It goes like this: What is your net burn rate?

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 8, 2015

We come to the end of this cycle of insights with a thought about how you might view your successful exit from the company you have spent so much effort to build. Email readers, continue here…] First there comes a sense of relief, knowing that you no longer need to worry over daily cash or threats to your net worth.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Although I hear more and more about “global warming,” and the many ways we are destroying our environment, I still don’t see many global business winners in this space, comparable to Facebook and Amazon. The EPA estimates that 75 percent of the American waste stream is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30 percent of it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2017

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Rose, according to his latest book, “ Angel Investing.” Neither does David S.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2015

Entrepreneurs who require funding for their startup have long counted on self-accredited high net worth individuals (“angels”) to fill their needs, after friends and family, and before they qualify for institutional investments (“VCs”). Rose, according to his recent book, “ Angel Investing.” I just don’t see it happening any time soon.

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