Comments on: 10 Rules For Startups http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/ The Best Of What Sucks Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:29:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Los mejores consejos para emprendedores de éxito | Aleyda Solis Blog | Entusiasta, Desarrolladora y Promotora Web http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1116 Los mejores consejos para emprendedores de éxito | Aleyda Solis Blog | Entusiasta, Desarrolladora y Promotora Web Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:30:49 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1116 [...] Diez reglas para las nuevas empresas por Andy Fox [...] [...] Diez reglas para las nuevas empresas por Andy Fox [...]

]]> By: The best pieces of advice for successful startups | Aleyda Solis Blog | Web Enthusiast, Developer and Promoter http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1104 The best pieces of advice for successful startups | Aleyda Solis Blog | Web Enthusiast, Developer and Promoter Sun, 13 Apr 2008 22:12:22 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1104 [...] 10 Rules For Startups by Andy Fox [...] [...] 10 Rules For Startups by Andy Fox [...]

]]> By: andyfox1979 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1084 andyfox1979 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:26:17 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1084 Francis recently from a chatroom forgets that he's now on a website. Being offended and seeing injustice in everything is an insult to everyone around you. Lighten up. If you don't get a kick out of what I wrote, sorry, see that icon that's shaped like a house at the top of your browser? Click there and return to NPR. Francis recently from a chatroom forgets that he’s now on a website. Being offended and seeing injustice in everything is an insult to everyone around you. Lighten up.

If you don’t get a kick out of what I wrote, sorry, see that icon that’s shaped like a house at the top of your browser? Click there and return to NPR.

]]> By: Francis http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1083 Francis Tue, 08 Apr 2008 01:55:36 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1083 Andy, apparently you think women are the only people who would find your attitude offensive...which means you've managed to insult all the men in the room as well! Nicely done. Andy, apparently you think women are the only people who would find your attitude offensive…which means you’ve managed to insult all the men in the room as well! Nicely done.

]]> By: andyfox1979 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1076 andyfox1979 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1076 oh erin chill out--- here's a site you might find interesting http://www.midol.com/ oh erin chill out— here’s a site you might find interesting

http://www.midol.com/

]]> By: Erin http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1075 Erin Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:31:39 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1075 Oh, jeebus, come on: two gratuitously sexist remarks in one post ("women are better top-heavy" & "hire a hot receptionist". I thought this was misanthropy today, not misogyny today. Stuff like this makes it sound like startups are a game where no girls are allowed ... unless they're well-endowed and don't handle anything more complicated than the telephone. Good luck getting enough talented employees to help your startup when you write off more than 50% of the human race. Idiot. Oh, jeebus, come on: two gratuitously sexist remarks in one post (”women are better top-heavy” & “hire a hot receptionist”. I thought this was misanthropy today, not misogyny today.

Stuff like this makes it sound like startups are a game where no girls are allowed … unless they’re well-endowed and don’t handle anything more complicated than the telephone.

Good luck getting enough talented employees to help your startup when you write off more than 50% of the human race. Idiot.

]]> By: ventureblogalist http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1067 ventureblogalist Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:21:59 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1067 hilarious. adjunct to #10 is also the internet show that has nothing to do with your product and takes a page out of the godaddy model. btw, do you have a twitter account that you share with loyal readers!? hilarious. adjunct to #10 is also the internet show that has nothing to do with your product and takes a page out of the godaddy model.

btw, do you have a twitter account that you share with loyal readers!?

]]> By: HotBabeReceptionist http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1009 HotBabeReceptionist Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:56:49 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1009 <a href="http://s181.photobucket.com/albums/x174/innerbewty/?action=view&current=broad.jpg" rel="nofollow"></a>

]]> By: Michael http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1008 Michael Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:09:26 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1008 I think that making use of your available resources should be on this list too. There are a lot of programs that are specifically geared toward helping startups and I think that list should be exploited as part of the process-- that's what they're for. Sun Microsystems has a program called 'startup essentials' that offers discounts on x64 servers, free tech support and free events to meet 'missing pieces of your personnel' and we think thats a cool move to lend a hand from the get-go. I'd be interested in seeing a huge list sometime of all of the resources out there but you can start with this one: www.sun.com/startup I think that making use of your available resources should be on this list too. There are a lot of programs that are specifically geared toward helping startups and I think that list should be exploited as part of the process– that’s what they’re for. Sun Microsystems has a program called ’startup essentials’ that offers discounts on x64 servers, free tech support and free events to meet ‘missing pieces of your personnel’ and we think thats a cool move to lend a hand from the get-go. I’d be interested in seeing a huge list sometime of all of the resources out there but you can start with this one: http://www.sun.com/startup

]]> By: Laura http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1007 Laura Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:06:58 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1007 Heh. I did a small project for Qualcomm once. I'm not sure even they know what they do...! Heh.

I did a small project for Qualcomm once.

I’m not sure even they know what they do…!

]]> By: andyfox1979 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1005 andyfox1979 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:31:56 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1005 come on with the plugs already.. come on with the plugs already..

]]> By: VentureDude http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1004 VentureDude Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:27:15 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1004 Rule #10 - I support it 100%. Never under estimate the value of promoting a memorable hot image for your start up. Speaking of promotion and start ups. What do you think about this? http://www.add100links.com Rule #10 - I support it 100%. Never under estimate the value of promoting a memorable hot image for your start up.

Speaking of promotion and start ups. What do you think about this? http://www.add100links.com

]]> By: ZDNet.de IT-Business-Blog » Blog Archiv » Krieg um Profi-Tipps f?r Unternehmensgr?nder http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1003 ZDNet.de IT-Business-Blog » Blog Archiv » Krieg um Profi-Tipps f?r Unternehmensgr?nder Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:04:59 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1003 [...] in der Bloggerszene nicht unbeantwortet bleiben. Als erstes Blog reagiert Misanthropy Today mit zehn eigenen Tipps. Witzig, sarkastisch aber mit Hand und Fu?. Auf alle F?lle [...] [...] in der Bloggerszene nicht unbeantwortet bleiben. Als erstes Blog reagiert Misanthropy Today mit zehn eigenen Tipps. Witzig, sarkastisch aber mit Hand und Fu?. Auf alle F?lle [...]

]]> By: » Blog Archive » links for 2008-03-12 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1002 » Blog Archive » links for 2008-03-12 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:38:27 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1002 [...] 10 Rules For Startups | Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometime. (tags: business entrepreneurship how-to strategy tips) [...] [...] 10 Rules For Startups | Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometime. (tags: business entrepreneurship how-to strategy tips) [...]

]]> By: David U. http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1000 David U. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:40:17 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-1000 If you're just starting out and need to mass market yourself, my company offers the cheapest prices on business cards in the world. $29 for 5000 double sided 4 color business cards Visit my website www.cards29.com to see the details, or just click on my name/link. We also use PAYPAL so all payments are secure. If you’re just starting out and need to mass market yourself, my company offers the cheapest prices on business cards in the world.
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]]> By: 10 reglas a seguir en un proyecto | Kabytes http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-999 10 reglas a seguir en un proyecto | Kabytes Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:21:18 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-999 [...] misanthropytoday realizaron una lista muy interesante de 10 reglas para un startups como me parecio muy buena hare [...] [...] misanthropytoday realizaron una lista muy interesante de 10 reglas para un startups como me parecio muy buena hare [...]

]]> By: 10 reglas a seguir en un proyecto | Kabytes http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-998 10 reglas a seguir en un proyecto | Kabytes Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:21:16 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-998 [...] misanthropytoday realizaron una lista muy interesante de 10 reglas para un startups como me parecio muy buena hare [...] [...] misanthropytoday realizaron una lista muy interesante de 10 reglas para un startups como me parecio muy buena hare [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 Announcer http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-996 Web 2.0 Announcer Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:13:17 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-996 <strong>10 Rules For Startups |...</strong> [...][...]... 10 Rules For Startups |…

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]]> By: Mark Cheong http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-995 Mark Cheong Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:02:02 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-995 I prefer when you write about Al Gore taking craps. I prefer when you write about Al Gore taking craps.

]]> By: startups: 10 Rules For Startups « Link A Day http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-994 startups: 10 Rules For Startups « Link A Day Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:09:31 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-994 [...] startups: 10 Rules For Startups Posted on March 11, 2008 by piratenblog 10 Rules For Startups [...] [...] startups: 10 Rules For Startups Posted on March 11, 2008 by piratenblog 10 Rules For Startups [...]

]]> By: ArmyOfAardvarks http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-991 ArmyOfAardvarks Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:11:06 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-991 I fervently agree with rule #10. Having a hot receptionist is key to the success of any startup. I fervently agree with rule #10. Having a hot receptionist is key to the success of any startup.

]]> By: ValleyFaces http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-990 ValleyFaces Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:06:29 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-990 Definitely good advice for startups, but sometimes you get every one of those wrong and still end up with a hit... Definitely good advice for startups, but sometimes you get every one of those wrong and still end up with a hit…

]]> By: Jason http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-989 Jason Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:35:44 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-989 Now I just need to talk my wife into letting me fulfill number 10. I would ask her but she already has a job. Now I just need to talk my wife into letting me fulfill number 10. I would ask her but she already has a job.

]]> By: Great Article on Rules for StartUps | 2Lines Software http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-988 Great Article on Rules for StartUps | 2Lines Software Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:34:30 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-988 [...] Misanthropy Today - 10 Rules for Startups [...] [...] Misanthropy Today - 10 Rules for Startups [...]

]]> By: fire-pixel.com http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-985 fire-pixel.com Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:20:48 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-985 11. Focus on Sales first, the rest of the BS will fall in line. Without Sales you have NOTHING. 12. Set aside GAME periods - push your employees knowledge - either Trivia, video games or just office antics. 13. Run competitions - and usually the ones that work are the ones with no payout beside pride - change them up so the same person doesn't always win. 14. Encourage use of the Internet - I get a laugh at companies that clamp down on it - shows the type of employees they have. It's just like prohibition - deny access and they will find a way - and usually work harder at defying the rules than on actual working. 15. Have a porn email list. LOL. All right, if you need any web development, hosting or marketing hook up with me at fire-pixel.com 11. Focus on Sales first, the rest of the BS will fall in line. Without Sales you have NOTHING.

12. Set aside GAME periods - push your employees knowledge - either Trivia, video games or just office antics.

13. Run competitions - and usually the ones that work are the ones with no payout beside pride - change them up so the same person doesn’t always win.

14. Encourage use of the Internet - I get a laugh at companies that clamp down on it - shows the type of employees they have. It’s just like prohibition - deny access and they will find a way - and usually work harder at defying the rules than on actual working.

15. Have a porn email list. LOL.

All right, if you need any web development, hosting or marketing hook up with me at fire-pixel.com

]]> By: Ron Pemberton http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-984 Ron Pemberton Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:01:23 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-984 You shouldn't pay yourself a penny more than your actual personal bills require. A classic cause of business failure has always been owners over paying themselves. Fancy coffee machines are mindless waste. But I have to admit, it depends on just how hot that receptionist is! By the way, I love your writng style. Damn good article. You shouldn’t pay yourself a penny more than your actual personal bills require. A classic cause of business failure has always been owners over paying themselves. Fancy coffee machines are mindless waste. But I have to admit, it depends on just how hot that receptionist is!

By the way, I love your writng style. Damn good article.

]]> By: 10 Rules For Startups | Simple Drops http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-983 10 Rules For Startups | Simple Drops Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:31:29 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-983 [...] and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban’s posts about rules for startupsread more | digg story Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can [...] [...] and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban’s posts about rules for startupsread more | digg story Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can [...]

]]> By: Should start-ups invest in PR? « Grapevine Consulting http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-982 Should start-ups invest in PR? « Grapevine Consulting Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:55:34 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-982 [...] The lists I looked at: Jason Calcanis Mark Cuban Andy Fox [...] [...] The lists I looked at: Jason Calcanis Mark Cuban Andy Fox [...]

]]> By: A3aan http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-981 A3aan Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:55:04 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-981 Also important: learn proper HTML indentation skills on #5: Google took several (4-5?) years perfecting their search engine before actually making any commercial moves. Many other search engines came and went in the meantime, failing to capture their users. So, looking at this example, I would not say that moving fastest is always the winning recipe. Also important: learn proper HTML indentation skills

on #5: Google took several (4-5?) years perfecting their search engine before actually making any commercial moves. Many other search engines came and went in the meantime, failing to capture their users. So, looking at this example, I would not say that moving fastest is always the winning recipe.

]]> By: Jonny K http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-979 Jonny K Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:52:02 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-979 Here's another one: 11. Always make sure you advertise for pornographers. No successful start-up in the history of the free market economy has ever succeeded without pushing porn. Here’s another one:

11. Always make sure you advertise for pornographers. No successful start-up in the history of the free market economy has ever succeeded without pushing porn.

]]> By: Web 2.0 Announcer http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-978 Web 2.0 Announcer Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:40:08 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-978 <strong>10 Rules For Startups...</strong> [...]A humorous and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban's posts about rules for startups[...]... 10 Rules For Startups…

[...]A humorous and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban's posts about rules for startups[...]…

]]> By: roScripts - Webmaster resources and websites http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-977 roScripts - Webmaster resources and websites Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:15:08 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-977 <strong>10 Rules For Startups |...</strong> 10 Rules For Startups |... 10 Rules For Startups |…

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]]> By: Jonathon Zone » Blog Archive » 10 Rules For Startups http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-976 Jonathon Zone » Blog Archive » 10 Rules For Startups Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:04:53 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-976 [...] and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban’s posts about rules for startupsread more | digg [...] [...] and informative response to Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban’s posts about rules for startupsread more | digg [...]

]]> By: Shaikh Sonny Aman http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-975 Shaikh Sonny Aman Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:15:40 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-975 A very helpful post. Thanks. A very helpful post.
Thanks.

]]> By: Chris http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-974 Chris Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:02:21 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-974 I totally agree, especially with 3 and 4. At TSM the only person who has a title is our account manager. You will never see any of use taking on useless titles like cfo, lead this, head that. Inflated and needless titles are a classic mark of a doomed-to-fail venture. I totally agree, especially with 3 and 4. At TSM the only person who has a title is our account manager. You will never see any of use taking on useless titles like cfo, lead this, head that. Inflated and needless titles are a classic mark of a doomed-to-fail venture.

]]> By: andyfox1979 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-973 andyfox1979 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:33:13 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-973 Thanks for commenting, people of Digg. @Watch Television, I totally agree. I've seen founders almost implode a company fighting over equity when the company is in the very, very early stages. Recently, i've also met founders who have a gold-rush mentality and only seem to care about an exit, and not much about the product. Mark Cuban is right in that regard. That being said, everyone--- founders on down, should work for a startup for the experience and because they love the startup and they love the startup experience-- and be willing for it to become nothing. @Bryan, I think you're wrong. An important sentence in #6 was <b> Your only chance is to move so fast that their efforts look like some generic knock-off (We have a call for Google Video. Google Video line two).</b> I think this applies to Digg and Netscape's (and others) products looked exactly like that. This was no accident. @Scott, you're right. I'm ashamed of my fact checking and outdated baseball stadium sponsorship knowledge. Thanks for commenting, people of Digg.

@Watch Television, I totally agree. I’ve seen founders almost implode a company fighting over equity when the company is in the very, very early stages. Recently, i’ve also met founders who have a gold-rush mentality and only seem to care about an exit, and not much about the product. Mark Cuban is right in that regard. That being said, everyone— founders on down, should work for a startup for the experience and because they love the startup and they love the startup experience– and be willing for it to become nothing.

@Bryan, I think you’re wrong. An important sentence in #6 was Your only chance is to move so fast that their efforts look like some generic knock-off (We have a call for Google Video. Google Video line two). I think this applies to Digg and Netscape’s (and others) products looked exactly like that. This was no accident.

@Scott, you’re right. I’m ashamed of my fact checking and outdated baseball stadium sponsorship knowledge.

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These are the web’s most talked about URLs on Tue 11th Mar 2008. The current winner is …..

]]> By: Scott http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-970 Scott Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:03:37 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-970 Padres play at Petco Park. Padres play at Petco Park.

]]> By: Metaholic » 10 Rules For Startups | http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-969 Metaholic » 10 Rules For Startups | Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:00:44 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-969 [...] [view original post] [source: Delicious] Previously - [CSS]????????????1?????????? | ??? Next - [...] [...] [view original post] [source: Delicious] Previously - [CSS]????????????1?????????? | ??? Next - [...]

]]> By: Levi http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-968 Levi Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:51:37 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-968 Agh, they're great tips but I couldn't read them all because the line-height on your content is far too small! Increase the line-height in your CSS and then I'll come back and re-read this post another time! Agh, they’re great tips but I couldn’t read them all because the line-height on your content is far too small!

Increase the line-height in your CSS and then I’ll come back and re-read this post another time!

]]> By: Bryan http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-967 Bryan Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:49:54 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-967 #6 is not true enough to be a rule. Take Digg as an example. How did Netscape do just rebuilding their version of Digg? How has buzz.yahoo.com done? There are a million Digg-like websites, many of them made by big companies... and they all suck and fail. Why? Because a big companies don't do 1-3 in your list. Additionally, Microsoft, eBay, Yahoo, Google, etc are still buying (and paying too much) for many companies. Even now. #6 is not true enough to be a rule. Take Digg as an example. How did Netscape do just rebuilding their version of Digg? How has buzz.yahoo.com done? There are a million Digg-like websites, many of them made by big companies… and they all suck and fail. Why? Because a big companies don’t do 1-3 in your list.

Additionally, Microsoft, eBay, Yahoo, Google, etc are still buying (and paying too much) for many companies. Even now.

]]> By: 10 Rules For Startups | Ninja Success http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-966 10 Rules For Startups | Ninja Success Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:43:41 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-966 [...] read more | digg story [...] [...] read more | digg story [...]

]]> By: Ryan http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-965 Ryan Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:41:01 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-965 Ah threes funding! Wake me up when that arrives! Ah threes funding! Wake me up when that arrives!

]]> By: Watch Television http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-964 Watch Television Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:39:38 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-964 Another is: The founders/execs should stay in touch with the origins of their company, remembering the foundations and workers who not only are running the startup but working for its success. Far too many founders of startups lose sight of where they came from and why they started their respective organizations. Losing sight and interest in their field is probably the biggest problem faced by big companies, a huge change takes place where the goal is no longer to offer a quality service but rather to reap and yield as much money as possible. Another is: The founders/execs should stay in touch with the origins of their company, remembering the foundations and workers who not only are running the startup but working for its success. Far too many founders of startups lose sight of where they came from and why they started their respective organizations. Losing sight and interest in their field is probably the biggest problem faced by big companies, a huge change takes place where the goal is no longer to offer a quality service but rather to reap and yield as much money as possible.

]]> By: Skwerl http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-962 Skwerl Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:46:30 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-962 #7 & #10 are pretty fucking important. but right on all around. #7 & #10 are pretty fucking important.
but right on all around.

]]> By: Monica http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-959 Monica Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:01:46 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-959 Good list Good list

]]> By: Rules For Startups | Legal Webmastering http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-958 Rules For Startups | Legal Webmastering Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:04:56 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-958 [...] the original: Rules For Startups Posted in Online Business on Mar 10th, 2008, 6:00 [...] [...] the original: Rules For Startups Posted in Online Business on Mar 10th, 2008, 6:00 [...]

]]> By: » Rules For Startups http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-957 » Rules For Startups Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:29:01 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-957 [...] Wallpapers | Information wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptRules For Startups Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban made a couple lists on this topic, so since I rarely think of an original idea, I’m making one too. Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometimes. Create A Comfortable Working Environment: This means no fluorescent lights and no ugly 70’s call center garbage or 90’s quasi-cool cubes. You don’t need to go to Herman Miller or DWR to make the place [...] [...] Wallpapers | Information wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptRules For Startups Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban made a couple lists on this topic, so since I rarely think of an original idea, I’m making one too. Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometimes. Create A Comfortable Working Environment: This means no fluorescent lights and no ugly 70’s call center garbage or 90’s quasi-cool cubes. You don’t need to go to Herman Miller or DWR to make the place [...]

]]> By: Rules For Startups http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-956 Rules For Startups Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:20:49 +0000 http://www.misanthropytoday.com/2008/03/10/rules-for-startups/#comment-956 [...] Blog :: Things Worth Talking About: Social Networking, Social Media &amp; More :: Blog wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptRules For Startups Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban made a couple lists on this topic, so since I rarely think of an original idea, I’m making one too. Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometimes. Create A Comfortable Working Environment: This means no fluorescent lights and no ugly 70’s call center garbage or 90’s quasi-cool cubes. You don’t need to go to Herman Miller or DWR to make the place [...] [...] Blog :: Things Worth Talking About: Social Networking, Social Media &amp; More :: Blog wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptRules For Startups Jason Calcanis and Mark Cuban made a couple lists on this topic, so since I rarely think of an original idea, I’m making one too. Both of them are about saving money, which is very important for a startup– but knowing when to spend money can be more important sometimes. Create A Comfortable Working Environment: This means no fluorescent lights and no ugly 70’s call center garbage or 90’s quasi-cool cubes. You don’t need to go to Herman Miller or DWR to make the place [...]

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