category strategic-planning 
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 21, 2014
Since 2009 we’ve been in an unequivocal bull market. An impressive number of new VCs have been created – most of them with new seed funds. Poorly implemented this category was the definition of shelfware. Growth markets have a way of fooling us all. Have sales bonus plans based on more than just sales targets.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 23, 2021
Others are really marketers out to make money fast, and believe that they can entice customers to any offering. These are the ultimate chess players in the game of business, always looking to be two or three moves ahead of the competition. Some might say that Elon Musk epitomizes this category. But none have any lock on success.
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Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 5, 2013
A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. Raise the marketing bar.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 6, 2012
A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. Raise the marketing bar.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
Others are really marketers out to make money fast, and believe that they can entice customers to any offering. These are the ultimate chess players in the game of business, always looking to be two or three moves ahead of the competition. Many might say Donald Trump epitomizes this category. But none have any lock on success.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 14, 2012
” And because most startups have 12-18 months’ cash-on-hand at any point in time (usually less that 1 year, actually), the age old neurosis of whether to fund raise now or “wait and see what buyers might propose” comes up. “Giving up 1% of your market cap to take out biggest threat is a savvy move.”
Startup Professionals Musings
MARCH 28, 2011
A good many startups I know have been “successful” over a couple of years in overcoming the challenges of starting the business, including incorporation, services development, funding, and setting up operations. It’s important to stand up to competition and wear your reputation on your sleeve. Raise the marketing bar.
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