If You’re Thinking About Starting a Business, Get to Know The Lean Startup Methodology

September 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment

So you’re thinking about starting a business or developing a new offering for the world? Eric Reis has written an exceptional book that you MUST read. Although I have read hundreds of business books over the years, here are only a handful of books I would say that about, and The Lean Startup is among them.

The Lean Startup provides a scientific approach to creating and managing startups and get a desired product to customers’ hands faster. The Lean Startup method teaches you how to drive a startup-how to steer, when to turn, and when to persevere-and grow a business with maximum acceleration. It is a principled approach to new product development.

I’ve posted a diagram from The Lean Startup website below, but for more information you should go here.

methodology diagram

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10 Industries of the Future According to Eben Pagan

September 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Eben Pagan suggests in his program “Turning Talent Into Income” that you invest your work time in an industry that is growing–the quicker it’s growing the more you’ll learn. Here are his top 10 industries of the future:

1. Internet business
2. Coaching/Consulting
3. Software
4. Hardware
5. Alternative education/information products, intellectual property, licensing
6. Design (designing the user experience)
7. Travel and transportation
8. Elder care
9. Wellness and medical (particularly wellness)
10. Animals and animal care

Growth Industries

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If you own a startup or small business, I can help!

September 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment

This for you, the startup/small business owner. I know what you’re going through–I’ve gone through it, too, several times. And if you’d like to read stuff that applies to you and your situation, subscribe. Just type in your email address in that box on the right and hit the “SUBSCRIBE” button.

  • If you’re looking for the secret magical formula to unlimited, effort-free business success, look elsewhere.
  • If you’re not willing to do the work it will take to make your business successful, go find something you love and do that instead.
  • If you understand there’s no magical formula and are willing to do the work, stick around. I can help you get better.
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