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- World Brand Lab Releases 'China's 500 Most Valuable Brands of 2021'
- India Baby Diapers Market Report 2021-2027: Market to Surpass $1 Billion
- Pam Melroy Sworn in as NASA Deputy Administrator
- JMA's 5G XRAN Shines in Department of Defense Debut
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- Global Digital PCR Market (2021 to 2028) - by Technologies, Product Type, Application and End-user
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- Charles Schwab is hiring aggressively — in Texas
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- State Employees Credit Union names new president and CEO
- Farmers National Bank CFO Carl Culp to retire
- Dallas office of national wealth management firm has big growth plans
- Hogan honors three Greater Baltimore companies for 'incredible accomplishment' of making Fortune 500
- 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry warns of an impending market crash: Losses 'the size of countries' are coming
- TA sells fintech Confluence Technologies, retains minority stake
- Charlotte-based Wyndham Capital Mortgage in growth mode as it ramps up hiring plans
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Category Archives: Business Planning
If a PowerPoint Sucks…It’s The Messenger, not the Medium
Many have wished for and striven for the death of the powerpoint presentation. I have always disagreed with this point of view. There is no doubt that most power point decks are terrible and yes, should be killed. However, it … Continue reading
Being Small is Not a Strategy for Beating Your Competition
A meaningful percentage of my startup clients have no respect for their competition. Too many first-time founders have bought the story that big existing companies in their space are too slow to be a competitive threat. Or that “existing competitors aren’t as … Continue reading
Hey! Are You Trying To Be Some Kinda Why’s Guy?
You may already be familiar with Simon Sinek’s perspective on the fundamental reason why some companies succeed and some companies fail. If you are not, you’re missing an important business thought and I’m here to help…here is a link to … Continue reading
Build Your Companies…With Good Boards
Most of the new founders I’ve ever met roll their eyes when I suggest that they form an advisory board. One of the main reasons people found their own companies is to have supreme magisterial control over their empire. They … Continue reading
The Four Seasons of Your Start-Up Begin in the Spring
In case you hadn’t noticed, it’s been about 9 months since I posted anything…time to get busy! While I’m working on some new stuff, I thought I’d re-post this since it’s, well…you know, Spring. I spend a lot of time with … Continue reading
The Four Seasons of Your Start-Up…Autumn Begins! (reprise)
(Originally posted in 2012…thought of it as I picked my last tomato of the season yesterday!) The temperature outside my window last night dipped to 44, the crickets have stopped chirping and my wife told me that she “can’t manage … Continue reading
Assessing Your Competitive Landscape…It’s a Forest Out There
I’m finally going to get a business plan pet peeve off my chest and onto your shoulders. I’ve decided that I’ve read my last business plan with a “Competition” section that blithely lists a few direct competitors and a factoid … Continue reading
Venture Tips Update….Make Your Business About Your Customers, Not Your Technology
I originally published the majority of this post back in January, 2012, but I was reminded of the issue again today…twice. So I updated the post on why you should think of your business in their terms. A founder came … Continue reading
Scalawags, Scoundrels, and Other Corporate Partners
If you only quickly scan this post, you may get the impression I’m suggesting that relationships with companies larger than your start-up are not a good idea. If you are getting that impression, please keep reading. For almost all B-to-B … Continue reading
Every Business is an “L” Business
Ah, the “L” word. No, not “love”. The other “L” word. You know the one…the one that puts startup founders into an internal rage. The one that signals to the founder that the person using the word finds their business … Continue reading →