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Archive for May 2007

May 31st, 2007

3 challenges to overcome transitioning from startup to growth phase

I was reading Ed Sim’s (a great VC) commentary about advising companies and what it takes to go from Startup phase to Growth phase.
As a VC he notices the struggles . As an entrepreneur who has gone through this once and about to go through it again I boil it down to three (3) challenges […]

By steve -- 2 comments

May 30th, 2007

5 Reasons Microsoft Surface will change the face of computing

Since this is a blog focused on entrepreneurship it is important to note when companies allow creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to create revolutionary new products.
That product is called Microsoft Surface.

Quoting Eyes on Creativity, “Surface is a coffee table shaped device that utilizes touch screen technology and allows users to interact with it by human […]

By steve -- 13 comments

May 29th, 2007

Business Plan Series: Part 4 - Products and Services

Last time we discussed what you should put in the company overview section and the different formats it may take depending on the stage of your company.
In this part, Part 4, we will get at the heart of your company - its products and services.
This section covers what you provide to customers and how you […]

By steve -- 1 comment

May 29th, 2007

Call for Submissions - Carnival of Entrepreneurs #24

For the CoE, we have a Sunday, June 3, 12pm deadline and a Monday morning release.
Submit and make sure you select a topic. They are:

Tips, Tricks and To-Dos
Business Insights and Ideas
Inspire Me!
Online Success

As I mentioned previously, the COE is growing much larger with some great entries. So many that I can only pick one from […]

By steve -- 1 comment

May 28th, 2007

The Carnival of Entrepreneurs #23

Welcome to the May 28, 2007 edition of carnival of entrepreneurs. This 23rd issue of the Carnival of Entrepreneurs is growing much larger with some great entries this week. So many that I can only pick one from each person submitting. Just so everyone knows, please send your best and not 5 or 6 entries […]

By steve -- 2 comments

May 26th, 2007

Weekend reading on management lessons

My friend and B5 colleague, Aaron Brazell, has just entered the realm of being a true tech startup executive - he has people to manage.
As we grow our respective companies, we wear many hats but the real test is moving from multi-tasking startup team member to managing technology executive.
Congrats Aaron, you have arrived and the […]

By steve -- 0 comments

May 25th, 2007

Remember! Carnival of Entrepreneurs #23 Submission Deadline

For the CoE, we have a Sunday 12pm deadline and a Monday morning release.
Submit and make sure you select a topic. They are:

Highlights
Tips, Tricks and To-Dos
Business Insights and Ideas
Inspire Me!
Online Success

I look forward to you entries!!
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By steve -- 0 comments

May 25th, 2007

Work Life Balance: THEME DAY - All work and no play…

in case you missed it earlier this week, Kelly AKA “TaxGirl” is hosting the Business Channel theme for this month.
This month it is “Balancing Work and Play” and it is located here.
Some highlights:
Are You Working Smart or Dangerously Hard? over at Leadership Turn.
As someone who is a consulting (re: unemployed with a briefcase) read […]

By steve -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2007

Startup Exit: Feedburner is rumored to be sold for $100 million in all cash deal

The originator of this story comes from Mashable and with the debacle at Engadget over the Apple delays and resulting stock dip, this is rumor until it is a Google press release or on the Feedburner site.
Since the rumors are pretty much confirmed that Google has bought Feedburner for $100 million in an all cash […]

By steve -- 0 comments

May 24th, 2007

10 Steps to Better Meetings

Bert Decker has a great write up on the 10 Steps to Better Meetings.
Here they are:
1. Cut the meetings you have in half. Cut the time of the meetings that remain in half.
This assumes you are the leader of the meetings. Unproductive talk and time will fill the space of long meetings - The Peter […]

By steve -- 0 comments

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