Category Archives: Ignition! Starting up

Companies that innovate new products, services and methods of delivery are the ones that stand out in a crowded business world, especially when attempting to gain recognition beside competitors on the web.  Innovation is valued by our society, by investors … Continue reading →

A vision must be solid and flexible enough to pass a number of critical tests if it is to guide a business enterprise to greatness.  Here in brief are ten tests for a successful vision.  Try these on for size, and … Continue reading →

I love absolute statements. And this is one of my favorites.  You’re at the ignition stage of a new business venture.  Of course you have a vision for what that business will do to change the world.  And this insight … Continue reading →

Don’t take from others and don’t let others take yours.                 We must pause in this journey toward building an overwhelmingly successful business with an admonition that may seem obvious to some and completely sail over the heads of others.  … Continue reading →

Great management teams mean more to investors than even greater business plans.  If flexibility and coachability are first in the list of traits investors value in an entrepreneur, then the quality of the proposed or actual management team come in … Continue reading →

If you missed last week’s launch, you can read the introduction to this blog under “Introduction to this blog” above and catch up.  Each week, I’ll start with a numbered insight, such as the very first one below.  These are … Continue reading →