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The Red or Blue Pill path to Business Success
We all have a preference for good news and simple solutions to our problems than bad news and complex solutions. Nothing new to see here, and blindingly obvious by the way. But this preference will see some of us choose diet pills, that cost loads of money and are not effective over the long-term, over solutions such as being active (aka exercising) and eating less, which overall saves money (you’re buying less) and is effective. It’s the same with business. The savants like to spout that all...
For Business Success – The Red Pill
Whether you already have a business or are thinking of starting one, everyone needs help. As uncomfortable as this may be to read and accept, it is not merely a sales pitch. Nobody knows or can do everything - it’s not humanly possible. Sooner or later you’re going to have to reach out for help, even if it’s only to bounce your ideas off of someone or if there aren’t enough hours in the day to achieve what you need to. There’s nothing to be ashamed about needing help. Acknowledging that you...
For Business Success – The Blue Pill
Do you have a business or want to start one? Do you want to be successful and wealthy? With my 20-years of experience, I can be your personal guide to success and wealth. If you are thinking of starting a business, here, as a complimentary introduction, I present to you the seven-steps to wealth and happiness: Create a Business Plan to follow your passionChoose your company nameChoose a company structureIncorporate your companyOpen a bank accountStart trading and become wealthy and happy! And...
The 3.141 Biggest Problems Faced By Small Businesses
I apologise for using a manipulative technique (that I disdain) to get your attention - the numbered list. Everyone wants their most intractable problems solved in a single bound or less - an incredible fantasy on this complex planet, but a collective obsession regardless. There are many sources on the internet providing definitive lists of business problems to solve, with the implication being that if you simply sort those out your success is assured. My concern is that there is little if any...
The 1-Page Business Model
A Business Model is how a business creates value for itself while delivering value, via solutions, to its customers. Whether someone is thinking of creating a startup business or is already running a business, the above claim or definition does not discriminate - both need a Business Model. Unlike passion, one of the essential details of starting a business, the need for a Business Model, does not attract the attention it requires. The Seven Factors For Success that comprise a Business Model...
In Memory of Clayton Christensen
Clayton Christensen died on January 23, 2020, aged 67, Wikipedia. Clayton was a Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, and is famous for his theories of “Disruptive Innovation” and “Jobs To Be Done.” From all the accounts I have read and Youtube presentations (example) I have seen, not only was he an intellectual giant in the field of business studies, he was also a quietly-spoken and thoroughly nice guy. I never had the privilege to meet Clayton, but I have...
“I’ll have to man up” – what’s being communicated?
The pendulum of so-called political correctness has swung from the male chauvinist extreme towards the neutral position; continuing its trajectory and moving beyond neutral to the other extreme would be pointless, unhelpful, and with vigilance unlikely. My concern is the language I have heard women speak in recent years, such as: “I must put my big boy pants on.”“I’ll have to man up.”“I’ll need to grow some balls.” I try hard to be correct in my word choices, indiscriminate people might call...
Enduring Transient Competitive Advantage
“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” William Pollard[1]. “Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.”William Pollard[1]. The title of this post is an oxymoron. How can something be both enduring and transient? What if however, your business operations were...
Risk and Uncertainty
If you don’t know for sure what will happen, but you know the odds, that’s risk... if you don’t even know the odds, that’s uncertaintyFrank Knight #DontThinkCheck #BusinessResultant #StartMyBusiness #RunMyBusiness
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