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Design for the Novice, Configure for the Pro

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve had a long-standing rule of thumb in product design, which I call “design for the novice, configure for the pro.&# I started saying this back in 2001/02, long before the era of Web 2.0, In summary, 2 quick rules: Do usability testing. lean startups or even the advent of AJAX.

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Toronto Based Start Up Readitfor.me | Reads Books for You

Tech Zulu Event

Cunningham’s current business, a marketing agency, Polar Unlimited in Toronto, had expanded in growth through the last decade by embracing social media and web 2.0. Like Gary Vaynerchuk, Cunningham built the family business 10 fold through creating branded web content with a viral touch. They specialized in content creation.

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5 Phases Of Every Startup That Regulate Your Success

Startup Professionals Musings

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. To set the stage for all the cultural issues and timing, the authors start with a summary that I agree with of the five lifecycle phases every company is likely to experience over the long-term or short-term, regardless of culture: Innovation.

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5 Lifecycle Stages Of A New Venture Test Your Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. To set the stage for all the cultural issues and timing, the authors start with a summary that I like of the five lifecycle phases every company is likely to experience over the long-term or short-term, regardless of culture: Innovation.

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Many Startup Cultures Cannot Match The Market Pace

Startup Professionals Musings

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. To set the stage for all the cultural issues and timing, the authors start with a summary that I like of the five lifecycle phases every company is likely to experience over the long-term or short-term, regardless of culture: Innovation.

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Can Your Business Survive The Traditional Life Cycle?

Startup Professionals Musings

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. To set the stage for all the cultural issues and timing, the authors start with a summary that I like of the five lifecycle phases every company is likely to experience over the long-term or short-term, regardless of culture: Innovation.

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Company Lifecycle And Culture Change Too Fast Today

Startup Professionals Musings

By definition, most startups begin as a result of some innovation in product, process, or service. To set the stage for all the cultural issues and timing, the authors start with a summary of the five lifecycle phases that every company is likely to experience over the long-term or short-term, regardless of culture: Innovation.

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