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Don’t be a Grin Fucker

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Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. I installed Windows 3.1

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You Can’t Rely on a VC for Your Hardest Decisions

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We are money, advice, coaching, cheerleading, interventionist but not “the decider.” Consultants should provide you data & frameworks – not decisions. In preparation for her reentry into VC she spoke with many mentors of hers for advice on venture capital. ” Such simple yet poignant advice.

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The Benefits of Top-Down Thinking & Why it is Critical to Entrepreneurs

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Post MBA I went into strategy consulting where my job was to problem solve for clients. This is a problem for a strategy consultant because you are, by definition, a generalist that is thrown into new problems again and again. I’m never right the first time so I spend time adjusting my frameworks.

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Understanding the Underbelly of Online Marketing & Why You’ll Lose if You Don’t

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We short-handed this marketing mix as “ the four P’s ” – product, price, promotion and place (distribution) – this was devised in 1960 and while a little bit dated is still a useful framework. Startup Advice' So, yes, you can buy a best seller. And you thought systems like these were all fair?

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Why Your Startup Needs a Sales Methodology

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But before you achieve product / market fit you’re often in “consultative sales” mode where your objective is to tease out customer needs. I’m going to set up the framework today and in future posts I’ll drill down into each area. Sales & Marketing Advice' We called our methodology PUCCKA. Unique Selling Proposition.

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Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know

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Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. A budget, on the other hand, provides a financial framework for the startup’s operations. If you’re not sure how to create a business plan or a budget, always consult your accountant.

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