Mistakes are a fact of life. They help us learn and improve. However, they can also be painful, embarrassing, and even harmful to your career, depending on the context. So, how can you acquire the hard-won knowledge without the consequences? As author and speaker Jim Rohn said, “It’s important to learn from mistakes, but it’s […]
Team
Giving Them the Answers
Let’s conduct a thought experiment. As one might do in experiments, imagine A/B testing. We’ll create an A group and a B group. The people in each group are identical in capabilities, backgrounds, experiences. Both groups are equally skilled and capable. Now we are going to give people a test. It’s around some complex issues. […]
Is It the Jockey or the Horse?
Early stage investors have been arguing over this for years. Do they bet on the entrepreneur (jockey) or the business idea and plan (the horse)? This is serious stuff. If you are looking for money, this question will certainly come up in one form or another when you approach professional or organized angel or VC […]
Building Your Support System
This is one of those topics I never thought I would have to write about. It’s a subject I assumed was such common sense and common practice that there was no value I could add by writing about it. Turns out, I’m probably a little naive. Right now, I’m involved in at least halve a […]
Is It the Jockey or the Horse?
Early stage investors have been arguing over this for years. Do they bet on the entrepreneur (jockey) or the business idea and plan (the horse)? This is serious stuff. If you are looking for money, this question will certainly come up in one form or another when you approach professional or organized angel or VC […]
6 Startup Success Tips from HoloBuilder, Construction’s “It” App
The dream of all developers is that their product, after months or years of work, sees the light of day and becomes an indispensable tool. Few developers experience that, but even fewer achieve the success of the innovative program HoloBuilder. Just a few years ago, computer-science lecturer Mostafa Akbari, together with cofounder Simon Heinen, launched the […]
8 Steps to Assembling the Most Talented Startup Team
With the pace of change ever escalating, entrepreneurs today can’t afford to acquire talent through traditional hiring alone, and need to revise the perception that “talent” is only full-time employees. At the same time, more people in the workplace don’t want to be “employees.” According to an Intuit study, that number is quickly rising and will […]
Do Your People Own Their Commitments and Responsibilities?
A sales manager was whining to me, “My sales people don’t do what I tell them to do! How do I get them to do the things I want them to do?” He went on a rampage describing how they weren’t meeting their commitments, how they weren’t doing the things that drove the best results, […]
How to Show Team Appreciation During the Holidays
The holidays are quickly approaching, and your small business needs to be ready. This is a busy time of year for almost everyone, so celebrating in the office might not be high on your priorities. However, taking time to appreciate your team is crucial; 90% of employees say that recognition positively impacts their engagement, and […]
How to Hire the Right Team for Your Small Business
Finding and hiring the perfect team for your small business is no small task. Startups have to be careful about who they hire, since the potential risks are much higher than a mid sized company or large corporation. You need team members who are dedicated, talented, and ready to help your company grow. Here are […]
