Tag Archives: barriers for an entrepreneur
10 Books for Start-ups and Small Businesses
For someone who loves books and dislikes naming favourites, it’s tough to quickly make a list of only 10 must-read books. There are so many valuable books an entrepreneur can learn from that this list is only a starting point, … Continue reading →
Why Start-Ups Fail
The Economic Times had an interesting list of reasons for failure that start-ups and entrepreneurs need to be aware of, and to avoid. Here’s the “deadly” list by Tim Draper, Founder and managing director of global venture capital firm Draper Fisher … Continue reading →
Business Travel and Class Distinctions
Spending policies are being reconsidered by companies, including cutbacks on travel and perks for executives. Some of these cutbacks can create severe dissonance amongst the team. A good guiding principle is “frugality” (not stinginess). It is a time tested principle … Continue reading →
“World on the Edge”
This is the cover page headline of the October 4th, 2008 issue of The Economist, showing a man looking down from the breaking edge of a cliff. A few days ago, with some friends the conversation drifted from the state of politics … Continue reading →
If you feel you’re going through hell…
The title of this post is from a Winston Churchill quote that I came across a few days ago. I thought this is a must-have on the desk of every entrepreneur in the current times to look at every day, … Continue reading →