Don’t fret about those woes! For on a daily basis… You are building something greater than the sum of its parts. You set the mission, vision and values. You define the right people, right roles, and right rules. You will push constantly to explore and learn to think outside your comfort zone. You will often [...]
Posts Tagged ‘startup’
Offering Developers Startup Equity, A Dialog
February 11th, 2009
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I have this conversation about once a month, generally by a well-intentioned dreamer new to the software space who doesn’t understand why OpenRain can’t accept projects for equity. I may be exaggerating slightly, but it sure feels this way… :) Preston: Hi Bill, nice to meet you. How can OpenRain help you develop your online [...]
The Three Types of Start-Ups
February 2nd, 2009
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At OpenRain Elite Web Software we’ve seen all the popular combinations of startup business models when evaluating new projects. Here is a breakdown of the three most common startup models based on financial structure, the pros and cons of each, and recommendations on which one to choose for your new venture. 1) The Pop-Start The [...]
Financial Primer For Self-Funded Startups, Part 1
September 10th, 2008
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You’ve considered starting your own business–ExampleTech–and have pondered the initial investment, opportunity costs and personal risks. Here’s a brief financial primer on what you need to understand before taking the big leap, and key issues you’ll need to grok for after ExampleTech begins operations. My big leap is OpenRain, for which I manage financial planning and performance amongst a [...]
