Non-technies rarely understand the extent to which IT decisions can have profound business implications. Technical folks rarely link technology decisions with the business and strategic considerations. Here are a few hard-learned lessons from a business strategist who “gets” technology.
entrepreneurship
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Creating Your Identity as a Leader
It isn’t enough to have the title that means “boss.” In fact, the title may even be a hindrance. When you have the identity of a leader, you can align people and build a strong organization.
Building an Internet Business
Ever wanted to start your own internet business? This article tells you who you need and what capabilities you need to bring on board.
A Venture Capital panel discussion Q&A, by Stever Robbins
Questions and Answers from a Venture Capital panel discussion. This article tells both the VC side of the story and suggests that you may not want venture capitalists as your Be-All and End-All of financing options.
Things I’ve learned about stock … the hard way (this is a paper I wrote for a friend in the late 90s)
Things I’ve learned about stock … the hard way (this is a paper I wrote for a friend in the late 90s)
Things to Know about Stock vs. Options
Things to Know about Stock vs. Options.
Monthly Leadership Q&A Column, Harvard Business School Working Knowledge
Stever’s monthly column, the Leadership Workshop, on Harvard Business School’s Working Knowledge website.
Statistics on Startup Success, by Stever Robbins
The IPO is the holy grail of entrepreneurship. It’s publicized, however, precisely because it’s so darned rare. This article lays out the actual numbers on how probable it is that you’ll be the one to make it to IPO.
Hints on Writing Business Plans
An overview of “Do”s and “Don’t”s in writing your business plan.
Growing Pains: Getting a Business Through It's Awkward Stages, Boston Business Journal, Sept. 2003
Stage 1: you have an idea. Stage 2: you’ve developed the business. Stage 3: you’re making money, it’s for real, you’re successful … so why is everything sudden chaos? This article helps you understand that Stage 3 entrepreneurship requires real changes in how you do business.