The Five Dimensions of Competitive Analysis for Startups
One of the key sections of any business plan is the analysis of the competition. I especially love the ones that start and end by saying “We don’t have any…
The Nine Learnable Principles of Leadership
Creating and building a business is not a one-man show. It requires a team effort. Building trust and confidence among key players, enhances communication. A functional team will ultimately attract…
Nine Tips for Greater Entrepreneurial Efficiency
The universal challenge of every startup founder is to get everything done that needs to get done, and still have a life. Even outside of business, everyone wants to accomplish…
Managing Gen-Y Team Members
What positives does Gen-Y (Millennials) bring to your startup, and what management strategies will work most effectively and productively with them? If you're older, you might need some tips on…
The Art of Outselling Your Competition
A good entrepreneur is not necessarily a good salesman. In fact, they are often the opposite, more focused on building things rather than selling them. Yet, in today’s world of…
Investors Are People, Too
Sooner or later, every entrepreneur thinks about raising funds from outside investors. Although many look forward to the process, others find it daunting. But remember, investors are people, too! Few…
Entrepreneur Resources at Your Local University
A little known, but valuable resource, every startup should investigate is a formal or informal connection to your local university. The resources available are not limited to students since every…
Are You a Zero or a One?
Startup Funding is a Binary Event In the binary language of computers, a zero represents the "off" state and a one represents the "on" state. When I say that funding…
Introduce Your Children to the Joys of Entrepreneurship
I often see stories of really young entrepreneurs, with kids as young as 9 years old who have successful businesses. This makes me wonder what sets that entrepreneurial drive in…
Swing Thoughts for Entrepreneurs
The golf swing is a tricky thing to master. There are countless moving parts that all have to work together in flawless unison, all in the span of a split second.