Monthly Archives: October 2011

Startup Capital: The Transitional Business Model

The Transitional Business Model

One of the key differences that I see over and over between successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs is the willingness to use a transitional business model initially as a means of establishing a beachhead in the target industry. Another way of saying this is that smart entrepreneurs understand that they need to learn how to walk before they can run. Too many first-timers expect it all from the get-go. Then when the world fails to shower them with investment capital and customers, they get angry at it. Continue reading

Steve Jobs: How to Live Before You Die

Like many I am saddened by the news of the Steve Jobs’ death.  I have admired the man since 1987 when I bought mt first computer, a Macintosh.

Here’s an inspirational talk Steve gave a few years ago. Continue reading

Startup Advice: How to Identify a Good Opportunity

Don’t Waste Time On the Wrong Opportunity

Veteran entrepreneur Dave Hofstatter describes how savvy entrepreneurs identify the best opportunity to go after that.

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