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January 23, 2008
Most people start their new business or company for themselves.  This is fine, our free-market economy is structured so that self-interest rewards the group generally.  Despite some well deserved criticism, Walmart’s “always low prices” have helped grow the US economy for everyone.  So just to be clear, I’m not knocking the idea of going into business to make yourself better off, in fact I’m all for it!  However, I’m becoming more and more concerned that some entrepreneurs don’t realize that th ...view entire post

December 5, 2007
Customers are obviously the only reason your business exists, or will exist, or will continue to exist. I mentioned before in What’s In It for Them to consider things from your customer’s perspective. This is just as critical to consider before starting your business as it is during your business growth.Don’t start without customers In preparation for this article, I’ve been trying to think of a single reason it’s “ok” to start a business without a real-life customer ready in waiting for your p ...view entire post

November 14, 2007
I’m trying to engage angel and VC networks in my area even more.  They’re very hard to get any traction with because everyone wants a piece of their time.  Everyone always wants something from them, normally money, and everyone wants an introduction to people they know.  I have been on the wings of one particular group for a year and a half, and finally found a great moment to be able to help them out, and I pounced!Once: An Accident?These guys were very classy – I went to meet them at their of ...view entire post



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