People have a lot of different motivations for starting a business. Do any of these reasons run though your mind? 1. I hate my job and I want to quit 2. I want to make more money and secure financial freedom for my family 3. Spend more time doing what I’m passionate about 4. Leave [...]
So you have a great idea….or so you think. How can you quickly get an idea if there might be a market for your idea or product? Tradition says you should start writing a business plan and work through that. While I still think there is great value in going through the business plan process, [...]
Exit Strategy: Where is the final payoff ? The days of huge stock option gains at your employer are gone. I still hear the stories from some friends who were lucky enough to cash out in the internet and buy the nice cottage up north, or steak and strippers on option vesting day. These days [...]