The Myth of the Killer Idea

Your idea is the least valuable “ingredient” in building a successful business. So argues John Warrillow in this excellent article, “Idea is least important part of a company.” If you run a business, you know that your idea was the least difficult part. My guess is that your idea has evolved considerably since you first […]

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The Dream Stealer I Wish I Had Listened To (Or, How I Lost $30,000 on a Dumb Business Opportunity)

I’ve been in business since I was 12 years old. Worked out a deal with the sales guys down at the Richmond model homes. I’d water all the plants in the model homes each Saturday and they’d pay me $5 cash. Not bad since it only took me an hour. Gradually, I scaled up. Started […]

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