07-10-2007, 12:37 PM
Quote:My list of hard-won rules for how to be more succesful with your startup...
1) Confirm your customer constituency before you start...
Make sure you have a customer base. Confirm that your idea solves a problem of one of your close personal friends, or someone you know, before you even start.
2) Assume competition is already out there.
Since ideas are cheap and easy to come by, assume there are at least five competitors already working on yours. And assume they have a 6 month start on you. Depressing eh? Sure, but preparing yourself this way will help you...
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