via steveblank.com
Another excellent post on understanding the role of a minimum viable product in the life cycle of a startup.
cloudkick | the best way to manage the cloud
March 4, 2010 by shkadmin
No more hassle
Cloudkick takes the pain out of running servers by putting a host of world-class tools at your fingertips.
Custom alert thresholds only notify you when it’s a real emergency, and features like the change log tool let you easily employ best practices while running your infrastructure.
via cloudkick.com
This looks like a good tool for monitoring those vital virtual boxen.
10 Tips for a Strong Start – Successful Business Tips – Entrepreneur.com
March 4, 2010 by shkadmin
10 Tips for a Strong Start
Make sure you have a clear vision and plan–and that you stick to them.
As someone who has been called a serial entrepreneur, I’ve had more than my fair share of experience starting new enterprises, turning around underperforming enterprises or re-vamping operations.
During that time, I’ve learned a thing or two about some critical factors you absolutely need to know before you jump into the proverbial entrepreneurial waters.
In the majority of cases, start-up success or failure is all about knowing the both the how and the why of taking action, and always being clear about which steps to take next.
To help this process, here are 10 essential things you need to know about running a successful business. Use it as a checklist to make sure your thinking and your business plan are on the right track, or if you need to get more information, strategic education or clarity for yourself on your overall vision, your market, or your product or service.
1.Offer what people want to buy, not just what you want to sell.
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via entrepreneur.com
Another quick list to help you through your day.
