Having worked in a number of statups, Eric is keen to point out the relationship across business boundaries from ISVs to all sorts of other businesses. "It's important to explore the success drivers for another industry for one very simple reason: get prepared for when you need them."
The list below is cobbled from
http://blogs.jobdig.com/wwds/2009/07/04/happy-independence-day-to-all-independents-or-who-want-to-be/ . If you're self-employed (we note that a large number of you are:) ), then take this as a friendly reminder of all the things you have to keep on doing to remain competitive and on track.
If you're inclined to know how the items in the top100 list can spin out horribly wrong, then we suggest picking up a copy of
Eric Rhea's Enterprise Gremlins as an important item in your must-read list. It is a fun filled book that spotlights real world trouble in the small business environment.
This selection from the top 100 list is the same that the
ISV community also found interesting:
Speed reading
A must-read list
Get comfortable asking for advice and help
Present your startup idea to anyone who will listen
Get really, really good at concisely stating your business idea
Find a metaphor that works for your business idea
It is about leadership, not management
Love your prospects
Know what you are good at
Build your team
Storytellers needed
TIVO-Ability
To sell many, sell one
Your sales people don’t work for you
Be ready for luck
Never talk down,talk up
Communicate with your stakeholders often
Better to be OCD, than ADD
No one will like change, except you
These are ideas that don't just apply to a startup. Turn them inward and see what happens!
