Archive for August 10th, 2005
Need an idea for an online business? A list of services that should be available online, but aren’t, is growing on 37signals. For instance: A good plumber or electrician Which stores in my area have a specific product in stock Laws (how do I find out if something is legal or not?) Are there bike [...]
Five Essential Entrepreneurial Qualities
Rhiannon Williamson: “Every great entrepreneur naturally has 5 key attributes that sets them aside from their competition and that ensure they will succeed where others may fail. These 5 personal qualities will all reflect upon the entrepreneur’s business and they will mean the entrepreneur grows and develops every area of their own personal expertise to [...]
Culture as a Criteria for Hiring (and Firing)
The Entrepreneurial Mind: The culture in a small business starts with the values of the owners. Each decision she makes, each action she takes shapes the culture of her business. Over time her values will become part of the shared understanding of “how business is done around here.” … Firing employees because they do not [...]
Venture Capitalists Don’t Like Surprises
One year ago today: Venture Capitalists Don’t Like Surprises.
