“The first rule of every game is to know you’re in one”
– Sandy Lerner, Founder of Cisco Systems.
Over the past 25 years, from being ardent student of business models to gettting our feet wet across a wide range of industries, we have picked up a few tricks. Now we are on a mission to put those lessons into wide psractice as we help 0thers acheive their goals and their dreams. Meanwhile, we have a few great opportunities of our own we are happy to share where there’s a good fit.
Grab your favorite beverage, some popcorn, and watch the world of business revealed in ways you probably didn’t consider as practical or feasible.
Dont’ think so? Well, hold my beer…
In the world of business, never forget that it’s the early bird gets the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese. He who hesitates, though, is usually toast.
There in lies the secret to our madness. We don’t choose businesses. They choose us. Once you understand the “how” and the “why” the rest falls into place rather neatly. All that remains is to not screw it up.
Ideas count for about 10% of a business but without clarity there's no place to get started. Then there's the other 90%...
Building a successful enterprise is like flying an airplane. It takes a destination first and then a plan to get there.
Customers first, followed by staff and suppliers, under the direction of clear leadership. I'm talking to you, chum!
Today's complex and fast-paced business world is no place for lone wolves. It takes a community to thrive.
We don’t necessarily know your business to help you make the most of your business.
Starting with your great idea, we can help you research the market, identify the gaps and the competition (direct or indirect), develop your Strategic Competitive Advantage, and then devise a plan that allows you to make a profit by filling a proven need better than anyone else.
REVENUE – EXPENSE = PROFIT (MUST BE MORE THAN 0.00)
DETERMINE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE
Whether by chance or by design, you've identifed a need that nobody else seems to have solved to satisfaction. The need might be one of quantity, quality or convience. All you need to succeed is to find a way to deliver on one of these. If you can do so and make a profit, you are golden.
Read MoreSTAY FIRMLY ON YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS
Now that you've identified a problem, you need to find an effective solution that can be deployed over and over again. The reality of business is, if you're not growing, you're probably dying. Sometimes it can be hard to tell because there are ebbs and flows, causes and effects, and factors that are beyond control. A good plan allows for both uncertainties an inconsistencies.
Read MoreTIME, MONEY AND EFFORT ARE THE KEYS
Runinng a business is a lot like flying an airplane. In order to take your passengers and baggage from a point of departure safely to their destination you need to have enough fuel to overcome headwinds and fog. You also need maps, instruments and crew. Or you can call these time, money and effort. Just don't forget, the darn clock never stops ticking
Read MorePROBLEM SOLVED. NEXT....
You've identified a need, solved a problem and managed to eek out a profit in the process. Congratulations. If you've picked a good problem to solve, and your solution is scalable, then you've done what every real entrepreneur aims for: a liquidity event.
Read MoreYou’ve got the perfect mousetrap so why isn’t the world beating a path to your door? .
Now that you’ve got your Great Idea in mind, how do you move forward with it?
Just as we have been able to help others, we are confident that we can help you. Drop us your coordinates and let’s see if there’s a fit.