Ten Sensible Tips for Web Startups (or any other business)
Evan Williams has posted a list of 10 tips for web startups, but as I read it, I realised that they're pretty good tips for starting just about any kind of business, online or offline.
Starting with the first tip, be narrow. Focus on the smallest problem you could solve that would be useful. It's OK to think big, but start small. I also like #4 -- be picky. Apply this to everything you do, even if it means passing up chances for easy money. I also like #6 -- be self-centered. Create a product or service that you want to exist, then use it. Make it better based on your desires. But never fall into the trap of thinking your wants and needs are the only ones that matter. And maybe my favorite tip of all is the last one -- be balanced. I've seen too many people fly high then crash and burn later. Balance is the key.
Good stuff from Evan. And really good stuff to keep in mind if you're starting up an online business.
Oh, for those who don't know who Evan Williams is and aren't sure if the guy really knows what he's talking about, he's a co-founder of Blogger and Odeo.
Starting with the first tip, be narrow. Focus on the smallest problem you could solve that would be useful. It's OK to think big, but start small. I also like #4 -- be picky. Apply this to everything you do, even if it means passing up chances for easy money. I also like #6 -- be self-centered. Create a product or service that you want to exist, then use it. Make it better based on your desires. But never fall into the trap of thinking your wants and needs are the only ones that matter. And maybe my favorite tip of all is the last one -- be balanced. I've seen too many people fly high then crash and burn later. Balance is the key.
Good stuff from Evan. And really good stuff to keep in mind if you're starting up an online business.
Oh, for those who don't know who Evan Williams is and aren't sure if the guy really knows what he's talking about, he's a co-founder of Blogger and Odeo.
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