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Just like the way to a man’s heart is invariably through the stomach (anyone who contests otherwise is simply wrong), the art to living well involves the same journey. The latter is a simple question of personal well-being.
If there’s one thing young startups simply do not need it’s noise. And when I say noise I don’t mean “a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant or that causes disturbance”.
Paris, they say, is always a good idea [especially since they’ve just won the World Cup]. True story. In much the same way, outsourcing is always a bad idea, in my humble opinion.
The point I want to make is about how often Venture Capital investors simply write off their investments. Which is what matters most for the entrepreneur, since for them it is a binary event — either they will make it, or not.
If you’d like to be one of those investors that know what they’re talking about, let’s talk about timing and investments, and how this is a game of sentiments, shall we?
The title of this post may sound harsh. But sometimes the truth hurts. And when it comes to your startup strategy, that’s a good thing. You need a good business model more than you need a good product or service. Fact. Yes, you have of course heard of Alexander Osterwalder’s famous Business Model Canvas.
What’s the secret to scaling up your startup or fledgling business? Well it wouldn’t be a secret if we told you. Never mind, I’m feeling generous so I’ll tell you anyway.
