E-M8 Entrepreneurial Management for Eternal Mission

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Entries Tagged as '5. Expanding Market'

Don’t build anything you have not sold

December 6th, 2009 · 2 Comments

The principle that you should not build anything you have not already sold is at the heart of the world of mass customization. It is essential to reducing waste, but just as importantly it may be the only ticket to start and operate a business in a cash tight economy. Bootstrapping is the best way [...]

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It’s not about the money

December 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Well, it’s not JUST about the money to be precise. Money is an important tool and an indicator, it is necessary in conducting business, it can translate in to many rewards that success brings. But in the end money is a symptom 99% of time, rarely is the money the real issue.
After all with a [...]

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Tags: 1. Entrepreneurial Management · 5. Expanding Market · 6. Energized Money · 8. Eternal Mission

If customer is king, pick your king wisely

November 20th, 2009 · No Comments

There is no doubt in my mind that large gobs of revenue can cover multitudes of sins and give an organization much needed cash. All I ask is at what price. I realize that everyone is looking around today’s business landscape is saying any paying customer is precious. But are they? My experience is that [...]

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Prezi of Sales 101

October 5th, 2009 · No Comments

I happen to record the discussion during StartupAccelerator and realized that it is worth sharing so enjoy:

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The power of cross training

June 29th, 2009 · No Comments

Couple days ago I was enjoying the day at the lake when I was struck with the degree to which our businesses are fragmented. Park ranger referred us to the front desk for questions about fishing and to a store down the road for boat rentals. The store referred us to the park for the [...]

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Tags: 2. Engaged Manpower · 5. Expanding Market