Tag Archives: Jim Collins

10 Books for Start-ups and Small Businesses

Posted on November 13, 2009 by dd

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 →

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Immortal = I + M + Mortal

Posted on June 10, 2008 by dd

Why do entrepreneurs start companies? Why do individuals form organisations? An obvious reason is that they cannot do everything themselves. Another is that they don’t have all the resources / skills that are needed to grow the business. If they work … Continue reading →

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Your Absolute Unique Selling Proposition (USP)

Posted on February 5, 2008 by rl

Organizations grow around individuals, and typically entrepreneurial organizations reflect the inherent values and qualities of the founder(s). So if you are struggling to define your USP as an organization, a good reference exercise may be to ask yourself, “What are … Continue reading →

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