Think of a typical startup and you will see three kinds of people involved: 1. Bedrock: These are people that will make and fulfill the promises of the startup. These are the people at the core of the startup 2. Getters: These are people who will make money when the offers made by the startup… Continue reading
Date Archives → May 2008
Differentiating yourself in a services business
Having run a services company for five years, I understand the need for differentiating yourself in the business. Simply speaking you need to differentiate yourself if you want a premium for your services. If what you are offering is available in plenty nobody wants to pay a premium. Karthik at Purplepatch Services has a two… Continue reading
The therapeutic value of blogging…
Timo at Heartwood Studios sends me a link to the health benefits of Blogging. Here is an excerpt from an article from Scientific American – “Blogging – It’s good for you” “Self-medication may be the reason the blogosphere has taken off. Scientists (and writers) have long known about the therapeutic benefits of writing about personal… Continue reading
Business week says – "The Wave of Retirees? Not so Big"
The article in Business Week (May 15) nicely demonstrates the state of affairs for the Baby Boomers. Here is the link to the article: Business Week: The Wave of Retirees? Not So Big. In my opinion, while the article focuses on Baby Boomers, this has far reaching impact on other parts of the economy. Rather… Continue reading
Disconnecting distraction – Essay by Paul Graham
Always insightful Paul Graham’s essay “Disconnecting Distraction” is right on the money. While the slant is on procrastination, the article discusses one of the side effects of Internet – continuous partial attention syndrome (made that up). Here is the link to the article. I am sure you will enjoy this and all the other articles… Continue reading
Chrysler $2.99 Fuel Guarantee – What's under the hood of the offer
I love it when companies come up with offers that are “timely”. Chrysler’s “Let’s Refuel America” campaign is one such example. Here are two options: Option 1: Buy a car and you get back up to a maximum of $600 per year for next three years. Option 2: How about a guarantee of $2.99 per… Continue reading
Startup Founder Paradox – Will you have enough time to morph?
Startups are not easy. Statistics prove that. The ones that seem easy on the news are just because they are exceptions and not the rule. First-time entrepreneurs have a bigger challenge because only few people bet on them. Everyone knows that the team behind a startup is the most important aspect of a startup. The… Continue reading
Typical feedback cycle…
Are you open to feedback? Yes? Now, are you REALLY open for feedback? Most people who say they are open to feedback or really not open to feedback. They like feedback that validates what they already know and believe in. If they get feedback that is not in line with what they already believe in… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Lou Holtz
This was the quote that our Vistage chair Sterling Lanier put up for us in today’s meeting. Can’t disagree with it. Of course, I think we can always add to the list and extend it. “Great leaders know that everyone needs four things: 1. something to do 2. someone to love 3. something to hope… Continue reading
Quotes worth recording – Roger Babson
Dreams don’t have any taxes. So feel free to dream big. If you don’t do anything though, you can only realize your dreams in your dreams “It takes a person wide awake to make his dreams come true” – Roger Babson Investment Banker, Author and Educator Wish you the very best with your dreams. Please… Continue reading