AngelBiz commented on the following stories on BizSugar
The Best Tools To Get Your Home-Based Business Off The Ground
"I would add couple of other services to this 1) Look into web based video conferencing services such as Skype and WebEx. They can take place of meeting client face to face. 2) Leverage freelance services by outsourcing non essential tasks using websites such as eLance and Guru."Is multi-tasking a bad thing?
"Research shows that it takes approx 5 min to get your rhythm on something you start. When you multi-task and constantly switch from one task to another you are losing 5 min on every switchover, not to mention that the lack of focus on one task doesn't do full justice to it. it is even worse when you are not paying attention to someone you are talking to because your mind is already looking at the other task. This is an easy recipe to lose friends and customers."Is Competitor Comparison Syndrome Crippling Your Business?
"Agree with you. While you do need to watch out for competition it becomes unhealthy and unproductive when you constantly follow them and update your business strategy as a result. Competitive analysis should be only part (a small one) of input used to formulate your business strategy. "Is it Possible to Create a Business Startup Right After College?
"While it is possible to start the business right after college or even before finishing ti, there are pros and cons that one needs to keep in mind. On the pros side you have all the time in the world, you are energetic and ready to change the world. On the cons side you lack experience and wisdom that comes after working for some time, you may not have sufficient financial support, etc. There are certainly great examples of entrepreneurs starting their busienses before finishing the college - Michael Dell, Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates and so on. At the same time there are failures that we don't hear about. Asking the questions you mentioend in the article definitely helps."Solution Provider Or Problem Solver?
"I think one of the key differences between being a solution provider and problem slover is the scope. As a solution provider your scope is broader than just solving a specific problem client has. You need to bring in your experience with other clients and provide solution based that not only solves the problem, but brings in much more value. That is what client is expecting, although he may not have specified it explicitly. "Business Value and Your Small Business
"Every type of business, small or large, public or private, needs to know the value of the business. You have provided good tips on how to come with a valuation for private companies. I would add that you should use more than one method of valuation to get better estimate. I am big fan of traingulation where you arrive at the valuation with 3 different methods. This will provide much better estimate."Subscribe
Six Things You Do (Or Don’t Do) That Make Employees Feel Unloved
"I have seen these in one form or the other in many situations. Points 3 and 4 are really important in my mind. You have to appreciate the contribution made by team members and celebrate small victories. The appreciation doesn't have to be in the form of cash bonus. Just saying Thank You sincerely can go a long way towards your employee loving you."