Tag: Steve Blank
Business advisers must nurture people
Whilst my work involves frequent presentations to people within education, it's rare for me to be in a primary school.
But this last week, one audience was a class of enthusiastic Year 6 pupils from the Yorkshire town of Selby... Read More
Great Alternative Startup Websites
Great alternative startup websites entrepreneurs should use
The post 'Top 10 entrepreneurial websites' highlights the most popular websites being recommended to start-ups. But looking more deeply at sites and social media sources not making top ten status, it was clear something lacking popularity still has game-changing value.
Much like the globally renowned Edinburgh Festival, you must visit its 'Fringe event' to unmask the future entertainment diamonds. Here are some alternative startup websites that will be tomorrow's mainstream... Read More
Killer Business Plans
Killer business plans. Do we get what we wish for?
Killer business plans were definitely not on my mind in 1983.
But my hitchhiking career was about to start.
The decision to thumb a lift that cold, blue-sky October morning was pure instinct. In fact, if it had been planned, it probably would never have happened.
Stood alone at the Keswick bus station not long after sunrise, I discovered a coach journey home (Nottingham) would cost me a shed-load (£12). Aged 17, that was nearly 20 pints of beer... Read More