Tag Archives: startups
Complaining Will Get Canadian Startups Nowhere
Canada’s startup landscape is far from perfect but it’s probably as good as it’s been in a long time. There is a lot of activity by entrepreneurs, who are bold, enthusiastic and opportunistic. And there’s more financing available, albeit far … Continue reading
How Viable Does a Product/Service Need to Be?
In 2005, Flock (aka the “social browser”) launched to much excitement. It bombed because it was an ambitious project prematurely launched as an alpha. Earlier this year, Research in Motion unveiled the PlayBook. It was a half-baked product rushed out … Continue reading
Drinkify: The Dark Side of Digital Entrepreneurship?
Drinkify is a pretty cool, fun and cheeky service: Enter the music you’re listening to, and it spits out the most appropriate drink. For example, it suggests if you’re listening to U2, drinking 10 ounces of vodka garnished with nutmeg … Continue reading
Six Ways to Make Your Web Site Rock
After Seth Godin did a post recently about how to analyze a Web site, it got me thinking about some of the mistakes companies make with how their Web sites are structured and designed. Far too often, Web sites fail … Continue reading
Why Startups Need Great Content
For startups, attracting the spotlight can be a major challenge. Without large marketing budgets and an army of people to spread the word, it can be a struggle to get anyone to pay attention to a startup, even if it … Continue reading
