May 9, 2007

Brand like you sell sugar water

Filed under: Design, Niche Business, Branding — David Law @ 6:46 am

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…)

May 8, 2007

A Disturbance in the Force

Filed under: Niche Business, Leadership — Ryan Mongan @ 2:51 pm

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…)

April 27, 2007

Under Armour = Under Dog?

Filed under: Niche Business, Finance — Ryan Mongan @ 8:43 pm

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…)

April 18, 2007

Fight the ego magnet

Filed under: Design, Niche Business — Ryan Mongan @ 9:12 pm

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

April 10, 2007

Niches Niches Everywhere.

Filed under: Niche Business — David Law @ 9:37 pm

Summary: Little companies that want to be good don’t even have to waste energy worrying about big companies. (more…)

April 5, 2007

You have a choice

Filed under: Niche Business — Ryan Mongan @ 8:37 am

Summary: Once you have “Teatro ZinZanni” in your head, there is really no other option. (more…)