What COVID-19 Means for Ecommerce Startups. A firsthand account of how supply chain disruptions are just the beginning. A lot of small businesses have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and its global spread. I wanted to give a firsthand account of how this situation has personally impacted my company and those I work with, […]
Starting a Business That People Need. Businesses succeed by solving real problems. Here’s how to determine what problems you can solve to make your new business a success. All businesses succeed by solving real problems. But most people have no idea where to start. How do you pick the products or services you’ll turn into […]
Startup Tracks if Social Distancing Work. Using data from its security systems, one company attempts to track the flattening of the curve nationwide via a Social Distancing Index. Here’s a curious way to assess whether the shelter-in-place ordinances are flattening the curve, as its known, of Covid-19 cases: checking the activity of cloud-based building locks. That’s what Openpath, […]
Want a High Performing Team, Try the OGSM Model. The OGSM model (Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures) can help teams get on the same page and moving in the right direction. For the past 25 years, I’ve worked with hundreds of groups across dozens of big companies and startups. One thing’s consistent: everyone works in teams, and the […]
Your All-Encompassing Guide to Starting an Online Store, The wide world of e-commerce awaits today’s entrepreneur, but the first step in internet sales is actually setting up a digital storefront. It may seem daunting, but taking it step by step ensures you’ll have a more than manageable time building an online store. What to consider […]
