Modern Magellans
Blog URL http://www.modernmagellans.com
Located Yorba Linda, California USA
Tags Business, Entrepreneur, Start-up, Brand Building, Marketing, Innovation
The focus of this blog: Concepts that are often overlooked in the normal course of the daily operation of a business. We may know them but we often forget about them.
Latest Blog Posts
- Starting an InVitro Diagnostic Business - one or many? on Jul 8, 2008 in New Enterprises Business Planning Leadership Start-up Funding
A few months ago, I posted a question on LinkedIn. I had a few reasons, one was to test the response rate on questions posted there, another was to see how many of my connections would respond, and lastly to see if any investors in or out of my conne...
- Networking - it's not just for lunch on Jul 4, 2008 in Entrepreneur Mistakes Business Development Leadership
I have had the opportunity to work with SoCalBIO, the industry organization for biotechnology, medical device, and biology related companies in Southern California, and I am beginning to wonder why people do not see more value in getting to know one...
- I have not Quit - I have just been busy helping others more directly on Jun 10, 2008 in Author Profile Business Planning Entrepreneurship Writing
When I am working on business plans (not responsible for content or layout) I worry that I may accidentally disclose important information or insult one of my clients. I was also waiting for some feedback from my last post. Since none arrived I began...
- Overtaken, Passed, Left Behind - Are You? on Mar 31, 2008 in Business Transformation Business Growth Mistakes
I don't watch basketball very much. To me, it seems that all you need to see are the last few minutes to see the most important part of the game. The last few minutes last about 30 minutes anyway. But each year, as March Madness around the NCAA t.
- Why Are You An Exception? on Mar 18, 2008 in Entrepreneur Mistakes Basics Business Growth Mistakes
I love working on business plans with aspiring and serial entrepreneurs. The enthusiasm and creativity they have is invigorating. I enjoy my role as the one who helps point out inconsistencies or minor mistakes. I like to help them make the plan bett...
- Leadership - What Do We Want? on Feb 20, 2008 in Basics Leadership Proper Behavior
Every company goes through periods of high excitement and high anxiety. In most cases the difference in the way a company emerges from these moments has to do with the leader. A person who can pull the team together can capitalize on the excitement o...
- Problem Solving - My Process on Feb 12, 2008 in Personal Growth Design Leadership Modern Magellans
Recently I was asked to explain my problem solving methodology. In a single sentence, it is this:Find the optimal, perfect world solution, and see how close you can get to that.The full answer is a bit lengthy but I'll summarize it here. The diag.
