Yearly Archives: 2009

Business is clubby. And the most important clubs don’t have a name, a membership list, or a front door. That’s what makes it hard to find the right one to join. Sure, you can sign up for lots of things … Continue reading →

Take a look in the mirror. If you’re running an early stage company, and the life of your new venture depends on launching a disruptive product in the marketplace, you’ll be staring into the eyes of the person who should … Continue reading →

Everybody talks about focusing on results in business. But talk is cheap. The reality is that it’s easy to zero in on outcomes when times are good. The hard part is to avoid distractions when progress doesn’t come without a … Continue reading →

Do you ever feel like your business is on a roller coaster? To some extent, external factors like the economy can create unavoidable ups and downs for your company. That’s the business cycle. That’s life. Don’t exacerbate the situation by … Continue reading →

There’s nothing more resilient than a startup company. Maybe it’s something about the “change the world” mentality that repels negative thoughts. Just look at American presidential politics of late. So why is it that entrepreneurs lose that “can do” feeling … Continue reading →