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The Chef Syndrome – A Startup Killer
The Entrepreneur's Chef Syndrome – a Startup Killer! I came about the Chef Syndrome years ago. I have found, during 20+ years of working with startups and entrepreneurs, that the Chef Syndrome can be a Startup Killer. Before I outline how I arrived at this...
Don’t Skimp on Legal Advice
Entrepreneurs are, by definition, not followers. They make their own paths. Nonetheless, they should should always seek out professional legal advice.
Like Venture Capitalists?
The dumbfounded series continues. This blog focuses on how some founders mistakenly think that angel investors always behave like venture capitalists.
Equity and Shares
We use the terms, equity and shares, without giving them a second thought. Startup founders would be well served to pay them more attention.
Working for Equity And Losing
Sweat Equity. Working for equity can be a losing proposition. If you are considering joining a startup, be sure to do your math correctly.
Founder or Co-Founder
Founder or Co-Founder. These are coveted titles, but what do they really mean? Often, they mean far less than one might imagine.
Non Entrepreneurial Hires
Non entrepreneurial hires make for bad fits in a startup company. Don’t be fooled by impressive resumes and dated startup experience.
Raising Money? Do This First
Raising money, it’s what entrepreneurs do. How they go about it, that’s often a “don’t.” Don’t start before honestly assessing your long term goals.
Startup Wisdom – Perhaps Not
Available startup wisdom is larded with bad advice, incorrect statistics and wishful thinking. Be a careful when reading and, especially, when quoting such information.
Sharks Feast on Public Relations
I am often asked to comment on the program, Shark Tank. This blog, the second of two about the program is titled: Sharks Feast on Public Relations
A Basic Concern
Investors are often reluctant to invest in husband-wife teams. Too often, business decisions are trumped by family ones. Consider the case of Basic Outfitters on Shark Tank.
Fashion Store Closures Increasing
Fashion Store Closures Increasing Fashion store closures like like Michael Kors are continuing to grab the headlines. Michael Kors is another victim of competition in general and online shopping in particular. Reuters Business News describes in detail the more than...
Job Hunting With an MBA
Job Hunting with an MBA Job hunting with an MBA: The original article about Hamish Forwood-Stokes an MBA who is doing an internship at Splittable in London, hoping to get a full time job appeared in the Financial Times see link below. The article argues that private...
Positive Attitude Creates Business Success
A Positive Attitude Creates Business Success A positive attitude creates business success, at least according to Barbara Corcoran know from the reality TV series "Shark Tank". There are two distinct statements that come back to me whenever I deal with people, whether...
Online Battle with Amazon – Can Walmart Catch Up?
Online Battle with Amazon In the online battle with Amazon, will Walmart be able to catch up with Amazon. Frankly, I believe it will be difficult but not impossible. In my mind Walmart will only be able to catch up with Amazon if they become a clone of Amazon in every...
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