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I particularly like what Mark Suster had to say on the topic in his response - especially his opening point, about liking the VCs you know and hating the rest (Andy calls out his own VCs as being great in his post, to Mark’s point). I should preface this post with the caveat that a VC describing what it takes to be a good VC runs the obvious risk of falling into a trap of vanity and lack of self-awareness. MORE
As is typical for me, I went straight in looking for any audios I could download and stick on my phone (I’m … Read the rest of this entry » Marketing, Business & Entrepreneurship Product Launch eben pagan info products jeff walker product launch formula Rich Schefren sales funnel MORE
Here’s how you can make your startup stand out from the rest of the crowd. When starting a new business, one thing quickly becomes clear – everyone else is doing it too! Have a Clear Ethos and Message. At the heart of every great business, there is some kind of message or ethos. MORE
Their announcement earlier this week of the iPhone 5S and 5C was nice but they are just trying to catch up to where the rest of market has been for a while. Apple has always prided themselves in producing their own hardware AND their own software. And for a long time, it worked. They’ve been able to use this strategy to completely disrupt entire industries, beating the competition to the punch and sustaining their stranglehold on the market for years. MORE
A trend for businesses large and small. There is a major trend shaping up that is worldwide, already identified by hundreds of thousands of startup and small business CEO’s. MORE
There is a major trend shaping up that is worldwide, already identified by hundreds of thousands of startup and small business CEOs. MORE
You can enjoy that glory for a while but you can’t rest on those laurels for a long time. When you were first learning to walk, it was a treat for all the members in your family. Your took one step, tripped, fell down but you didn’t give up. You fell down many many times but nobody ever screamed at you for falling down. MORE
Contrary to popular belief, business empires do not rest on the shoulders of a single person. They require teams working towards a shared vision. Grow Human Capital growth strategy human capital leadership team building workforce development MORE
I’ll be joining Steve Case on a panel from 3pm – 4pm on 10/4 as part of the Rise of the Rest Denver trip. Lee Mayer (Havenly), Jackie Ros (Revolar), and Jenna Walker (Artifact Uprising) will also be part of it, followed by the Rise of the Rest pitch competition and a happy hour with Steve. The post Attend Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest in Denver on 10/4 appeared first on Feld Thoughts. MORE
GAAP Accounting Is Kinda Useless. Here it goes: The GAAP has it all wrong. Now, before you click the little X at the top of the screen to close out of this article or look for the comments button to sound off, hear me out on this. As an entrepreneur, you may just find what I have to say enlightening and helpful! Sure, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that have been pounded into your head have an important function. MORE
Dump The Rest – A colossally successful business has the discipline to dump (refer out to other vendors or simply disengage) the worst, and a strategy to avoid working with them in the first place. Clone the best, and dump the rest. The Good. MORE
The fourth episode of Startups for the Rest of Us, the podcast I co-host with Mike Taber , is live at our podcast website. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us. MORE
You earned it, and you need the rest. entrepreneur holiday season rest startup It’s been a challenging business year, but I hope you are all taking some time off this long holiday weekend, to celebrate with the family. MORE
Do NOT rest until you test. So you have a great new product or service that you and your associates love. Early adopters should climb all over each other for a look. But what have you done to test the concept against the realities of the marketplace? Have you developed a prototype, alternate pricing schemes, even a PowerPoint mockup to show to potential buyers? MORE
by Stephen Ng, author of “ 10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid: Strategies Designed to Help Keep Your Money Safe and Growing “ According to the Washington Post, economic growth was slow in the United States during the first quarter of 2017, moving along at only 0.7 percent. MORE
Vacation is the time for us to re-learn these simple pleasures and a time to enjoy all of the things we deny ourselves during the rest of the working year. Get lots of rest. MORE
Nevertheless I was able to produce a video and the topic today, since it is Sunday, is rest. Rest is the foundation of activity and these two elements must be harmonized for maximum results. Today I ask you do you have the work, rest and play balance right? MORE
Entrepreneurship Productivity 5 rest sleep No pictures, not much text. Just 55 seconds until you are getting better sleep and ZZZzzzzzzzzz. Turn Off The TV. Better yet, move the TV into another room. MORE
I recently finished reading Outliers: The Story of Success (Amazon link) by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell also wrote The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Amazon link) and Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Amazon link). I have not read either of the other two but have heard much about them. They were and continue to be top sellers. I was sent a copy of Outliers by I’m guessing a publicist several months ago when I was more actively blogging. MORE
I gave the Alumni Day talk at U.C. Santa Cruz and had a few things to say about innovation. —-. Even though I live just up the coast, I’ve never had the opportunity to start a talk by saying “Go Banana Slugs.”. I’m honored for the opportunity to speak here today. We’re standing 15 air miles away from the epicenter of technology innovation. The home of some of the most valuable and fastest growing companies in the world. MORE
I particularly like what Mark Suster had to say on the topic in his response – especially his opening point, about liking the VCs you know and hating the rest (Andy calls out his own VCs as being great in his post, to Mark’s point). I should preface this post with the caveat that a VC describing what it takes to be a good VC runs the obvious risk of falling into a trap of vanity and lack of self-awareness. MORE
It’s good to see UK shoppers turning to their phones to shop more than the rest of the western world because UK companies will innovate faster on mobile as a result. The chart above is from the ever useful Criteo State of Mobile Commerce report. MORE
The rest is all about your mindset. When it comes to rising to the top, talent, skills and passion are just part of the game plan. Editor Picks Lead entrepreneurial mindset mindset personal development success success advice MORE
Welcome to our weekly series “ Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs. MORE
Here's a look at key takeaways which thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems have in common; and they left quite an impression on me. Culture collaboration community building entrepreneurship ecosystems san francisco startup cities startup culture MORE
CityAM reported today on research from Barclays: Research from Barclays shows that firms that sell their products or services mostly online have seen revenues grow by on average 11.4 per cent in the last three years, over 50 times faster than GDP growth of 0.2 per cent over the period. The research shows that the expansion is being driven mainly by small and medium-sized firms. Most high-growth businesses have fewer than 100 employees, while average revenues are £8.9m. MORE
I encourage you to make your 2020 mantra, “Work hard, play hard — REST hard.”. People often think taking time to rest and relax equals unproductivity, when in fact the opposite is true. Here are the five components of resting hard: 1. MORE
It’s called Startups for the Rest of Us. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us. MORE
Therefore, if you introduce extra sizes to cater to the entire population, it sets you apart from the rest. The post The Little Things That Can Make Your Fashion Business Better Than the Rest appeared first on WECAN. MORE
That said, the optimistic story in TechCrunch by Jonathan Shieber, seems to be a throwback to 15 years ago with the added focus on Case’s idea of the ‘rise of the rest.’ The article is worth reading on a number of levels, but it is worth remembering that Chicago and the Midwest were working on this long before the coasts acknowledged the ‘rise of the rest.’ MORE
Vacation is the time for us to re-learn these simple pleasures and a time to enjoy all of the things we deny ourselves during the rest of the working year. Get lots of rest. Small business Start ups entrepreneur entrepreneurship holiday inspiration rest small biz small business smallbiz startup startups tips vacationEDITOR’S NOTE: We originally published this post 5 years ago. MORE
There’s one thing that no one can ever take away from Adam Neumann—he was world class at fundraising. His ability to tell a story and gain investor confidence was unmatched relative to the underlying progress of the company. He exuded confidence told people he was going to change the world. MORE
Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, February 16, 2009 Continuous deployment with downloads One of my goals in writing posts about topics like continuous deployment is the hope that people will take those ideas and apply them to new situations - and then share what they learn with the rest of us. MORE
The level of despair and anger of the workers the companies and politicians and the rest of the country abandoned is high. I just read book – Janesville – that reminded me again of life outside the bubble. Janesville, tells the story of laid-off factory workers of a General Motors factory that’s never going to reopen. It’s a story about a Midwest town and the type of people I knew and worked alongside. MORE
A future once at our fingertips now rests at the tips of our tongues. by John Oechsle, CEO of Swiftpage. We spend a lot of time talking to our gadgets these days. MORE
As a business owner, client and customer responsibility rests squarely upon your shoulders. But that’s merely the beginning. Back Office Grow big data data security information technology technology MORE
The good folks at Startup Genome continue to produce data where none existed. After their first effort (the phenomenally useful Startup Genome Data) they are back with a systematic analysis of startup ecosystems around the globe. You can download the report here. MORE
Business planning for the rest of us, in less than four minutes? It was fun to do, great exposure, and what the heck, I at least tried to keep it short. MORE
I’m off antibiotics, feel well-rested, and have renewed energy as Q4 begins. The post Q318 Staycation: Resting, Reading, and Little Running appeared first on Feld Thoughts. I took last week off the grid for my Q318 vacation. Amy and I were originally going to Alaska to look at polar bears but canceled everything after I got sick and did a staycation in Boulder instead. MORE
click here to read the rest of the article. Co-founder magazine just interviewed me about the current state of entrepreneurship – in startups and large companies – and how we got here. I thought they did a good job of capturing my thoughts. Take a read here. MORE
Do NOT rest until you test. So, you have a great new product or service that you and your associates love. Early adopters should climb all over each other for a look. But what have you done to test the concept against the realities of the marketplace? MORE
happens every year, but the speed at which summer travels relative to the rest of the year catches me by surprise. ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Thursday, July 31, 2008. Where did Summer Go? Its been a while since my last blog post.It I enjoy the 90 day respite from teaching that runs from late May through late August. MORE
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FEBRUARY 2, 2020
I encourage you to make your 2020 mantra, “Work hard, play hard — REST hard.”. People often think taking time to rest and relax equals unproductivity, when in fact the opposite is true. Here are the five components of resting hard: 1.
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DECEMBER 25, 2013
You earned it, and you need the rest. entrepreneur holiday season rest startup It’s been a challenging business year, but I hope you are all taking some time off this long holiday weekend, to celebrate with the family.
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Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 1, 2018
I’m off antibiotics, feel well-rested, and have renewed energy as Q4 begins. The post Q318 Staycation: Resting, Reading, and Little Running appeared first on Feld Thoughts. I took last week off the grid for my Q318 vacation. Amy and I were originally going to Alaska to look at polar bears but canceled everything after I got sick and did a staycation in Boulder instead.
Steve Blank
MAY 9, 2017
I gave the Alumni Day talk at U.C. Santa Cruz and had a few things to say about innovation. —-. Even though I live just up the coast, I’ve never had the opportunity to start a talk by saying “Go Banana Slugs.”. I’m honored for the opportunity to speak here today. We’re standing 15 air miles away from the epicenter of technology innovation. The home of some of the most valuable and fastest growing companies in the world.
Berkonomics
JULY 13, 2017
Do NOT rest until you test. So, you have a great new product or service that you and your associates love. Early adopters should climb all over each other for a look. But what have you done to test the concept against the realities of the marketplace?
YoungUpstarts
MAY 30, 2018
Here’s how you can make your startup stand out from the rest of the crowd. When starting a new business, one thing quickly becomes clear – everyone else is doing it too! Have a Clear Ethos and Message. At the heart of every great business, there is some kind of message or ethos.
Steve Blank
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
The level of despair and anger of the workers the companies and politicians and the rest of the country abandoned is high. I just read book – Janesville – that reminded me again of life outside the bubble. Janesville, tells the story of laid-off factory workers of a General Motors factory that’s never going to reopen. It’s a story about a Midwest town and the type of people I knew and worked alongside.
YoungUpstarts
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
A future once at our fingertips now rests at the tips of our tongues. by John Oechsle, CEO of Swiftpage. We spend a lot of time talking to our gadgets these days.
YFS Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Here's a look at key takeaways which thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems have in common; and they left quite an impression on me. Culture collaboration community building entrepreneurship ecosystems san francisco startup cities startup culture
Mike Michalowicz
AUGUST 7, 2012
Dump The Rest – A colossally successful business has the discipline to dump (refer out to other vendors or simply disengage) the worst, and a strategy to avoid working with them in the first place. Clone the best, and dump the rest. The Good.
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 2, 2017
by Stephen Ng, author of “ 10 Financial Mistakes You Should Avoid: Strategies Designed to Help Keep Your Money Safe and Growing “ According to the Washington Post, economic growth was slow in the United States during the first quarter of 2017, moving along at only 0.7 percent.
Feld Thoughts
OCTOBER 1, 2016
I’ll be joining Steve Case on a panel from 3pm – 4pm on 10/4 as part of the Rise of the Rest Denver trip. Lee Mayer (Havenly), Jackie Ros (Revolar), and Jenna Walker (Artifact Uprising) will also be part of it, followed by the Rise of the Rest pitch competition and a happy hour with Steve. The post Attend Steve Case’s Rise of the Rest in Denver on 10/4 appeared first on Feld Thoughts.
Women Entrepreneurs Can
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
Therefore, if you introduce extra sizes to cater to the entire population, it sets you apart from the rest. The post The Little Things That Can Make Your Fashion Business Better Than the Rest appeared first on WECAN.
This is going to be BIG.
DECEMBER 5, 2019
There’s one thing that no one can ever take away from Adam Neumann—he was world class at fundraising. His ability to tell a story and gain investor confidence was unmatched relative to the underlying progress of the company. He exuded confidence told people he was going to change the world.
The Equity Kicker
JANUARY 23, 2015
It’s good to see UK shoppers turning to their phones to shop more than the rest of the western world because UK companies will innovate faster on mobile as a result. The chart above is from the ever useful Criteo State of Mobile Commerce report.
Life Beyond Code
MARCH 23, 2010
You can enjoy that glory for a while but you can’t rest on those laurels for a long time. When you were first learning to walk, it was a treat for all the members in your family. Your took one step, tripped, fell down but you didn’t give up. You fell down many many times but nobody ever screamed at you for falling down.
Mike Michalowicz
APRIL 30, 2013
GAAP Accounting Is Kinda Useless. Here it goes: The GAAP has it all wrong. Now, before you click the little X at the top of the screen to close out of this article or look for the comments button to sound off, hear me out on this. As an entrepreneur, you may just find what I have to say enlightening and helpful! Sure, the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that have been pounded into your head have an important function.
Software By Rob
APRIL 13, 2010
It’s called Startups for the Rest of Us. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us.
Berkonomics
AUGUST 23, 2012
There is a major trend shaping up that is worldwide, already identified by hundreds of thousands of startup and small business CEOs.
VC Adventure
MAY 29, 2013
I particularly like what Mark Suster had to say on the topic in his response - especially his opening point, about liking the VCs you know and hating the rest (Andy calls out his own VCs as being great in his post, to Mark’s point). I should preface this post with the caveat that a VC describing what it takes to be a good VC runs the obvious risk of falling into a trap of vanity and lack of self-awareness.
Up and Running
APRIL 21, 2010
Business planning for the rest of us, in less than four minutes? It was fun to do, great exposure, and what the heck, I at least tried to keep it short.
Campus Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 20, 2014
That said, the optimistic story in TechCrunch by Jonathan Shieber, seems to be a throwback to 15 years ago with the added focus on Case’s idea of the ‘rise of the rest.’ The article is worth reading on a number of levels, but it is worth remembering that Chicago and the Midwest were working on this long before the coasts acknowledged the ‘rise of the rest.’
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
As is typical for me, I went straight in looking for any audios I could download and stick on my phone (I’m … Read the rest of this entry » Marketing, Business & Entrepreneurship Product Launch eben pagan info products jeff walker product launch formula Rich Schefren sales funnel
Scott Edward Walker
MAY 30, 2015
Welcome to our weekly series “ Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.
VC Adventure
MAY 29, 2013
I particularly like what Mark Suster had to say on the topic in his response – especially his opening point, about liking the VCs you know and hating the rest (Andy calls out his own VCs as being great in his post, to Mark’s point). I should preface this post with the caveat that a VC describing what it takes to be a good VC runs the obvious risk of falling into a trap of vanity and lack of self-awareness.
Berkonomics
FEBRUARY 23, 2010
Do NOT rest until you test. So you have a great new product or service that you and your associates love. Early adopters should climb all over each other for a look. But what have you done to test the concept against the realities of the marketplace? Have you developed a prototype, alternate pricing schemes, even a PowerPoint mockup to show to potential buyers?
The Equity Kicker
APRIL 29, 2013
CityAM reported today on research from Barclays: Research from Barclays shows that firms that sell their products or services mostly online have seen revenues grow by on average 11.4 per cent in the last three years, over 50 times faster than GDP growth of 0.2 per cent over the period. The research shows that the expansion is being driven mainly by small and medium-sized firms. Most high-growth businesses have fewer than 100 employees, while average revenues are £8.9m.
Fred Destin
NOVEMBER 21, 2012
The good folks at Startup Genome continue to produce data where none existed. After their first effort (the phenomenally useful Startup Genome Data) they are back with a systematic analysis of startup ecosystems around the globe. You can download the report here.
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
JULY 18, 2010
Nevertheless I was able to produce a video and the topic today, since it is Sunday, is rest. Rest is the foundation of activity and these two elements must be harmonized for maximum results. Today I ask you do you have the work, rest and play balance right?
Mike Michalowicz
MAY 25, 2014
Entrepreneurship Productivity 5 rest sleep No pictures, not much text. Just 55 seconds until you are getting better sleep and ZZZzzzzzzzzz. Turn Off The TV. Better yet, move the TV into another room.
entrepreMusings
MAY 18, 2010
I recently finished reading Outliers: The Story of Success (Amazon link) by Malcolm Gladwell. Gladwell also wrote The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference (Amazon link) and Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking (Amazon link). I have not read either of the other two but have heard much about them. They were and continue to be top sellers. I was sent a copy of Outliers by I’m guessing a publicist several months ago when I was more actively blogging.
Jeff Hilimire
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
Their announcement earlier this week of the iPhone 5S and 5C was nice but they are just trying to catch up to where the rest of market has been for a while. Apple has always prided themselves in producing their own hardware AND their own software. And for a long time, it worked. They’ve been able to use this strategy to completely disrupt entire industries, beating the competition to the punch and sustaining their stranglehold on the market for years.
crowdSPRING Blog
AUGUST 3, 2015
Vacation is the time for us to re-learn these simple pleasures and a time to enjoy all of the things we deny ourselves during the rest of the working year. Get lots of rest. Small business Start ups entrepreneur entrepreneurship holiday inspiration rest small biz small business smallbiz startup startups tips vacationEDITOR’S NOTE: We originally published this post 5 years ago.
crowdSPRING Blog
AUGUST 9, 2010
Vacation is the time for us to re-learn these simple pleasures and a time to enjoy all of the things we deny ourselves during the rest of the working year. Get lots of rest.
Software By Rob
MAY 4, 2010
The fourth episode of Startups for the Rest of Us, the podcast I co-host with Mike Taber , is live at our podcast website. Follow me Startups for the Rest of Us.
Startup Lessons Learned
FEBRUARY 16, 2009
Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Monday, February 16, 2009 Continuous deployment with downloads One of my goals in writing posts about topics like continuous deployment is the hope that people will take those ideas and apply them to new situations - and then share what they learn with the rest of us.
YFS Magazine
JUNE 6, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, business empires do not rest on the shoulders of a single person. They require teams working towards a shared vision. Grow Human Capital growth strategy human capital leadership team building workforce development
Steve Blank
MARCH 13, 2018
click here to read the rest of the article. Co-founder magazine just interviewed me about the current state of entrepreneurship – in startups and large companies – and how we got here. I thought they did a good job of capturing my thoughts. Take a read here.
Professor VC
JULY 31, 2008
happens every year, but the speed at which summer travels relative to the rest of the year catches me by surprise. ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Thursday, July 31, 2008. Where did Summer Go? Its been a while since my last blog post.It I enjoy the 90 day respite from teaching that runs from late May through late August.
YFS Magazine
MARCH 21, 2017
The rest is all about your mindset. When it comes to rising to the top, talent, skills and passion are just part of the game plan. Editor Picks Lead entrepreneurial mindset mindset personal development success success advice
YFS Magazine
JUNE 25, 2015
As a business owner, client and customer responsibility rests squarely upon your shoulders. But that’s merely the beginning. Back Office Grow big data data security information technology technology
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