Tag Archives: 37signals
go small to grow tall or don’t go at all
Apparently small is the new big. Seth Godin‘s been writing about it for a while now, I hear. And those guys over at 37Signals have certainly been long-time evangelists. Here at Epsilon Concepts, it’s been our key mantra. By focusing on producing the biggest outputs (projects, clients, products, legal insulation, advertising, etc…) for the lowest costs (time/money/resources), you can develop lean habits that will serve you well in business. All to often, large companies and venture-backed start-ups simply lose sight of a $1. These $1s add up and before you …
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Don’t listen to 37signals
From ‘Getting Real‘ by 37signals; “…success isn’t the only thing you’ll find in the details. You’ll also find stagnation, disagreement, meetings, and delays. These things can kill morale and lower your chances of success.” “Forget about locked-in specs. They force you to make big, key decisions too early in the process. Bypass the spec phase and you’ll keep change cheap and stay flexible.” If you haven’t read ‘Getting Real‘ I highly recommend it. I greatly enjoy the book and appreciate much of the content, but I have to wonder if …
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Month-to-Month
Have you ever been forced to live “month-to-month”? If you’re like many (most) Americans, chances are this phrase resonates with you. You’re used to living on the financial edge at times and if you aren’t currently there, you’ve probably either been there, or will be there, at some point during your life. In the context of business, living month-to-month can be a scary thing. Despite whether it’s 2 or 30 employees counting on you for their paychecks and livelihood, the anxiety of tip-toeing financial disaster can be overwhelming. Yet, for …
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