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Steve Jobs Top 3 Product Management lessons 24 Apr 2012 | 04:54 pm
After I read Steve Jobs’ biography by Walter Isaacson, I wanted to write about Jobs as the ultimate product manager. Then I Googled it and found out a few others already felt exactly the same way! Ma...
Google Gives Everyone Raises – Will it work? 11 Nov 2010 | 06:55 am
The web is abuzz with the news of Google giving every employee a 10% raise and a $1,000 cash bonus for the holidays. Eric Schmidt says they are doing this to retain Google’s talented work force. Bu...
Speedy Jet Planes 4 Nov 2010 | 03:50 pm
I’ve been traveling for business more than usual lately. Five times in the last five weeks. Not long trips mind you, but enough to make my wife take notice. Since it has been a while since I’ve spe...
What Makes Warren Buffett Tick 20 Sep 2010 | 02:35 pm
The Buffetts in 1937 (left to right): sister Bertie, Warren, mother Leila, and sister Doris. I recently finished reading “The Snowball, Warren Buffett and the Business of Life” by Alice Schroeder. ...
How to choose the right company to work for 30 Aug 2010 | 04:29 pm
I seem to be drawn to small, hi-tech companies that show a lot of promise. I’ve been lucky at picking several to work for that have done well. Of the last four companies I joined, two were acquired...
Tip #10, Be persistent, adapt quickly 17 Jun 2010 | 02:26 pm
There are so many adages about persistence; it can make your head spin. “90% of success is just showing up”. “Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” And perhaps my...
Tip #9, Think strategically, act tactically 16 Jun 2010 | 04:14 pm
A careful balancing act is needed when running your business. You must carve out a lot of time initially to strategize on how to build your business. You must also strategize on a regular, almost d...
Tip #8, Get funded 15 Jun 2010 | 02:42 pm
One of the biggest questions entrepreneurs have is how to get funding for their venture. Fortunately there are many sources for venture dollars. Where to look for funding depends on what stage your ...
Tip #7, Build your network 14 Jun 2010 | 02:12 pm
To successfully start a venture, there is no way you can do it alone. Not even with just a partner or two. To build a strong company, you will need to build a correspondingly strong network of peopl...
Tip #6, Trademark your company name 12 Jun 2010 | 12:35 am
If you are serious about your business, you have to trademark your company name. You absolutely won’t get really big otherwise. You may find out in the process that you can’t really trademark the ...
