Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in May 2020
These quotes for entrepreneurs were collected in May of 2020. Many of this month’s quotes relate to doubt, inquiry, and enlightenment. […]
Practical Advice on Managing Challenges from the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Here is what I have collected/collated for practical advice from folks with skin in the game for personal safety tracking case status https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-coronavirus-cases-tracking-outbreak/ https://projects.sfchronicle.com/2020/coronavirus-map/ avoiding infection risk factors - age, diabetes, compromised lung function, obesity masks social distance supplement protocols https://www.evms.edu/media/evms_public/departments/internal_medicine/EVMS_Critical_Care_COVID-19_Protocol.pdf MedCram Coronavirus Pandemic Update 59: Dr. Seheult's Daily Regimen [...]
A Primer on Business Assets for High Technology Startups
Are you looking to build a business? No matter the stage you’re at, there are three kinds of business assets you will need to be successful in the long run. […]
Austin Kleon’s “Keep Going” Offers Practical Advice on Perseverance
Austin Kleon’s third book, “Keep Going,” contains a wealth of practical advice for how to persevere and how to summon the energy and to start over with new creativity. […]
Use the Cult of Done Manifesto to Avoid Procrastination and Perfectionism
The Cult of Done Manifesto offers thirteen principles for getting things done. I found them useful to avoiding procrastination and perfectionism. Here are the principles along with my commentary and suggestions for entrepreneurs. […]
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in April 2020
These quotes for entrepreneurs were collected in April of 2020. The theme for this month is “reaching back for something extra.” […]
Sridhar Vembu: Capital is a group’s capability to meet its diverse needs
A review of two short essays by Sridhar Vembu that explore the meaning of capital as the capability of a group or population to meet its own diverse economic needs. […]
Making Business Decisions in Uncertain Times
Business leaders today are faced with business challenges and a level of uncertainty that is unprecedented in recent memory. Established approaches and well-tried options no longer work, forcing us to make business decisions in uncertain times. This article collects some useful tips for making better business decisions that I have [...]
Rules of a Scientist’s Life, Applied to Entrepreneurs
Alan Marnett published eleven “Rules for a Scientist’s Life” in 2013. It’s a good list that can be applied to entrepreneurs as well. […]
Quotes for Entrepreneurs March 2020
The theme for this month’s collection of quotes for entrepreneurs is managing uncertainty with imagination, knowledge, and kindness. […]
Essentials of Selling Your Expertise In a Webinar
The best webinar is more than one speaker in a lively discussion that includes interaction with the audience. Here are some practical tips for preparation, attracting the right audience, lively interaction, and follow up. […]
Bootstrapper Breakfast and Lean Culture Move Online in March 2020
Our Bootstrapper Breakfasts and Lean Culture Meetup move online in March of 2020 to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who are sheltering in place. If you find yourself hunkered down at home and getting a little stir crazy, join us online. […]
Austin Kleon on Making Lists: To-Do, Ideas, and Do’s & Don’ts
Austin Kleon has a short section, “Make Lists,” in his new book, “Keep Going.” He offers several suggestions for different types of lists; I have selected four to explore in some detail because I think they are most appropriate for entrepreneurs. […]
Quotes for Entrepreneurs Collected in February 2020
2020 is a leap year and where February is awarded an extra day. The theme for this collection of quotes for entrepreneurs: what will you do to make use of the extra time? […]
Clayton Christensen on “How Will You Measure Your Life?”
Excerpts from Clayton Christensen’s address to the 2010 graduating class at Harvard Business School on “How Will You Measure Your Life?” […]
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Collected in January 2020
My January 2020 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on seeing the present clearly, with all of its promise and risk, and managing your actions and expectations accordingly. […]
40 Tips for B2B Customer Development Interviews
This post on B2B customer development interviews builds on one of my most popular. If you would like help preparing for customer development interviews or reviewing results from recent interviews, contact us. Here are my lessons learned from taking part in interviews where the startup planned to offer a product [...]
Quotes For Entrepreneurs Collected in December 2019
My December 2019 collection of quotes for entrepreneurs has a focus on embracing your unique strengths and following through. […]
Walt Maclay: SKMurphy Has Contributed Significantly to Our Growth
We have been supporting Walt Maclay and the team at Voler Systems, Inc. since 2008. In that time they have increased revenue by a factor of 8. Walt looked back at how we have supported Voler and thanked us for making a significant contribution to Voler’s growth over the last [...]
On-Line Mastermind Group for Intrapreneurs and Change Agents
We are looking for new members for our on-line Mastermind Group for Intrapreneurs and Change Agents. […]