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Even when your startup is a one-man show, you will soon find that you are “out of control,” unless you start organizing and writing down how and when key things need to get done. Write down the key elements of your business plan very early, and keep it current as things evolve. The right question is “What is the minimum that I need?”
Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Yet from my own years of experience in the startup community, here are 10 common steps that have worked for other entrepreneurs: Write a "job description" for that ideal partner.
Write down the key elements of your business plan very early, and keep it current as things evolve. Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Develop your business plan.
Of course, they can outsource part of the work or hire employees, but that approach means more time and money to manage the work, which they don’t have. Yet from my own years of experience in the startup community, here are ten common steps that have worked for other entrepreneurs: Write a "job description" for that ideal partner.
Write down the key elements of your business plan very early, and keep it current as things evolve. Even if you are doing the work yourself, you need to document requirements, features, metrics, and milestones. If you are contracting or outsourcing, this is even more important. Develop your business plan.
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