The Target Market Trap

Ambitious entrepreneurs naturally aim to create large companies in large markets. They make their plans, build their newfangled products, assemble scrappy teams and then set out on their holy quests to be big winners. But most startups don’t make it very far — most...

The Basic Elements of the Angel Investor Pitch

Angel investors regularly hear pitches from local entrepreneurs who need money for their growing startups. Unfortunately, too many entrepreneurs don’t succeed in their first meeting with potential investors. How can you be more successful with your fundraising...

CEO Selling Doesn’t Scale

What’s the biggest difference I see between a $1 million technology company and a $10 million technology company? You might think it’s something like the quality of their products or the size of their management team, but it’s not. The key difference is...

Is Your Focus Narrow Enough?

You’ve been working hard to build your new product or launch your service. You’re excited because your first potential customers are still interested in buying from you, despite several delays. Now it’s time to start chasing more customers by growing...