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Applying the “Agile Manifesto” to Software Startups

What follows are some quick thoughts on how to apply insights from the “Agile Manifesto” (see also Martin Fowler’s excellent essay on “The New Methodology” for a nice overview of what agile development entails) to early stage software startups. Value This More In Preference To Individuals And Interactions Processes And Tools Working Software Comprehensive Documentation Customer Collaboration Contract Negotiation […]

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Clark Dong: Software Startups Don’t Need VC’s To Start

Clark Dong gave an interesting demonstration of a new action item tracking tool for startups called TaskPick at last night’s SDForum Startup SIG. He came on after my show and tell on how and why we use Central Desktop in our practice. He was articulate and energetic and I was very impressed with his approach. His message below is

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Referrals

Building a strong referral base is critical to every entrepreneur. Three things you can do today to build referrals: Make a list of 30 people you have had a shared success with, go back to school, first job, etc. Contact those people tell them: What you have been up to Here’s what I am looking for,

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First Seven Questions

The First Seven Questions Any Product Plan Should Answer Please note that this is copyright 2003-2014 SKMurphy, Inc.  but you are free to use it for your own internal assessment of your startup. Q1 What is the product or service? What is the problem you solve? What benefits do you offer? Do you help save

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Speaking Engagements

Sean Murphy is available for selected public speaking engagements. The format generally used is 45 minutes of practical information followed by question-and-answer segment. This format can be customized to meet the needs of your group. Fees vary depending upon nature and charter of group. Sean Favorite Topics include: How to Bootstrap Your Start-Up Landing Your

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