12. Beware of Green Oranges Beware of green oranges
13. Zebedee Franklin Spring United Consultancy Growing your business M: 078940 33677 T: 0207 193 6194 Skype: ZebSeb68 Twitter: Spring68 www.springunited.co.uk
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Maintain humour - scenario Tesco new range brought out for Christmas – amazing modern wonders of technology, Incredible what scientists can do. Question is should they? There is real temptation to build something because you can, its cool, you can amaze your friends – but what’s the Tastes, Smells and when cut open looks like an Orange – so what is the point of a Green orange
Mutliple Opinions For Start Up Failures They don’t talk to customers earlier enough Tech Crunch Dead Pool Commentary from leading experts about reasons for Start Up Failures Seth Godin, Al Ries Steven Gary Blank, Paul Graham, Nic Brisbourne, Paul Scoblizer http://onstartups.com/tabid/3339/bid/69/Startup-Failures-Five-Ways-To-Crash-Your-Startup-Which-Will-You-Pick.aspx Dharmash Shah http://scobleizer.com/about/ Base on my observations, research and experience working with start-ups many fail to consider the customers early enough
What is the purpose of the product How can it transform my business Increase sales, improve productivity, reduce waste, save costs Doing something "simple" at first glance does not mean you aren't doing something meaningful, defensible, or valuable. Paul Graham Y Combinator
Job Insecurity, Risk Averse, VC’s Wary, Reluctance to Invest, Fearful of Change, Budget Freezes,
The market is tough out there, investors are unforgiving, prospective clients are time poor, job insecurity is rife, ideas are treated with suspicion – BUT no matter what the economic climate there is always opportunity, by understanding your target market landscape you increase your chances of success Your knowledge of the market, competitors, price points, needs and trends puts you in a stronger negotiating position with investors and demonstrates your credability professionalism and investment potential.
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VC Funding For Projects: http://www.vccafe.com/2009/01/25/the-chosen-start-ups-of-mini-seedcamp-tel-aviv/ http://deals.venturebeat.com/ Scan the Investment Press