Archive for the 'starting up' Tag

Assessing Feedback on Startup Ideas: Avoiding Dangerous but Common Pitfalls Assessing Feedback on Startup Ideas: Avoiding Dangerous but Common Pitfalls

The following is a guest post by Dr. Mark Simon, Ph.D. So, let’s say that you have an idea for a new business that you think is a “real winner!” You personally believe that the product or service behind your startup idea will be desired by enough consumers to earn a consistent profit, and you’re [...]

 

The 8 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made The 8 Biggest Mistakes I’ve Made

The following is a guest post by Brian Hamilton, CEO of Sageworks, Inc. Running a business should earn you an honorary graduate or even doctoral degree given all you will learn. For those just starting out, here are the CliffNotes, the mistakes you should hear now and avoid. Hiring in advance of revenue. There is [...]