Posts Tagged ‘Developing an Idea’
Go Big or Go Home? Not Necessarily
Too many people are trying to find the “Next Big Thing” and forget about the small “things” that bring success. Just because your idea isn’t a brand new idea, doesn’t mean it can’t be successful. Every old idea can be improved upon by the next person. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t improve it.
Read More What to Do When Your Boss Says It’s Time to Innovate
Unfortunately, saying you are innovative before you actually have a culture that knows how to be so—and produces work that truly is—is incredibly destructive because you wind up breaking promises with your staff and with your customers.
Read More How to Take a Slice of the 3D Printing Pie
Some years ago a friend of mine had an idea for a new cross-country ski binding. The cost was so high, he abandoned the project. Today, with 3D printing, he could easily afford to get his prototype made.
Read More Lighting the Match: Going Viral
It doesn’t happen by accident. Not every new game site is a Club Penguin or Minecraft. Not every social network is a Facebook or Instagram. Not every texting application is a Twitter.
Read More The Advice All Entrepreneurs Should Ignore
In 2011, my friend Kostas and I saw an opportunity. If we developed a hyper-accurate keyboard app—one that enabled users to type without looking at the screen—we could change the way people interacted with mobile technology.
Read More No One Is Going to Pay You for Your Ideas
Untested ideas are like unwritten novels. All unwritten novels are brilliant—on the minds of would-be authors who didn’t write them.
Read More The “Drop Dead” Question for a Customer Survey
Sean Ellis, the marketing guru behind DropBox and other successes, advises clients that, “The most important question on a survey is, ‘How would you feel if you could no longer use this product?'”
Read More A Startup Goldmine: Combining Healthcare and Technology
Small businesses should be at the forefront of modern technology. Anyone desiring to engage in a successful startup should consider the plethora of technological advances, literally, at our fingertips.
Read More Animal Magnetism Pays Off in Franchising
No matter the season, weather or mood, pets provide unconditional love and apparently the same holds true if you own a pet related franchise. Businesses in this industry offer a steady income stream regardless of the economy.
Read More Using Passion to Fuel Your Business When the Odds Are Stacked Against You
Pursuing your passion is exciting and can lead to great success, but you have to follow certain principles. Here are a few insights I picked up throughout my journey.
Read More