by Donovan Hardenbrook | Jun 8, 2015 | Blog, Business, Lean Startup, Marketing, Small Business
An established business can easily mislead themselves into believing that they have a sustainable business model. After all, they have managed to keep the doors open and may even be making a profit. Why break what’s working? However, the reality is that markets...
by Donovan Hardenbrook | May 12, 2015 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Lean Startup
People will argue about nature or nurture when it comes to being an entrepreneur. I’m more concerned if someone has the right mix of motivation, skills and experience to be successful. My perspective is that some people are meant to be entrepreneurs and some aren’t....
by Donovan Hardenbrook | Mar 1, 2015 | Blog, Business, Lean Startup, Small Business
By Donovan Hardenbrook You see, business plans are full of untested assumptions. Assumptions about the market, your product, your customer, employees, and how you will make money. Starting your business based on untested assumptions will cost you a lot of time and...
by Donovan Hardenbrook | Feb 8, 2015 | Blog, Business, Lean Startup
W. Edwards Deming is widely recognized as the father of the quality movement. Since the 1950’s, Mr. Deming has been highly revered in Japan. The principles Mr. Deming espoused were enthusiastically embraced by Toyota for manufacturing, supply chain and new product...
by Donovan Hardenbrook | Jan 6, 2015 | Blog, Business, Leadership, Marketing
Like many of you, I took the holidays to reflect on the past year and set goals for the upcoming year. For me there were many valuable lessons learned that will help me be a better person and wiser in life and business. I think they may also be of value to you also....
by Donovan Hardenbrook | May 4, 2013 | Blog, Business, Marketing, Small Business, Uncategorized
The U.S. Postal Service could become “a significant burden to the taxpayer” if it does not get needed flexibility to change its business operations.” – Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe speaking to Congress, April 17, 2013 Isn’t it amazing to think that even...
