VentureNiche

Summary: This is the single strongest indicator I have found of a company’s cultural strength. (more…)

Summary: Great small companies create specialized products that target an identified user group and are unique in the market. Great small companies most often don’t have the luxury of a brand manager or often even a marketing department. Learn from the branding efforts of the big guys and have your next product release be an even greater success in the market. (more…)

Summary: I was at a love fest recently that was all about extolling the virtues of entrepreneurial niche businesses. Then, someone said how she was consulting with large companies on successfully defeating entrepreneurial startups. That was a buzz killer. (more…)

Summary: What makes a great CEO? While I can’t answer that question, I can say what we look for in a CEO for a brand new entrepreneurial startup. (more…)

Summary: Clear communication is the first step on the road to great design and often the most overlooked… (more…)

Summary: Under Armour is a Wall Street high flyer currently trading at 63 times earnings. However, almost 25% of its stock is currently being shorted. It is either going up or down in a big way. What’s your guess? (more…)

Summary: Meg Witman from eBay relates a story about her company’s evolution. Who was in control? (Hint: not Meg) (more…)

Summary: When you are about ready to take your last breath is when you make the biggest strides. (more…)

Summary: Ego can help heighten drive. However, it can climb into the driver’s seat and take you for a ride. (more…)

Summary: As Steven Covey says, “When you have synergy, 1 + 1 equals 3, 5, 10, or 50.” (more…)