It's a business, not a startup
Posted on 27/04/2008 in News — 2 comments
The Beachhouse has had a steady stream of visitors recently, that have been involved with startups. It has been interesting how 88 Miles is considered a “Startup” which hasn't really been sitting well with me — 88 Miles is a product of MadPilot Productions, which isn't really a startup either.
Well, 37 Signals has just run a blog post, that explains why I have been uneasy. I'm not running a startup — I'm running a business. And I agree that people think in terms of startups, not businesses.
So if you are running a startup, make sure you are running a business too.
Comments
Craig said at 29/04/2008 10:14:01
I think it's a great read. I wonder if there are any other industries out there that attract money without having any idea whether they will make money?? Maybe the mining industry does in a way so that they can explore.
On a similar sort of theme, I hate the word entrepreneur. Has always sounded dodgy to me. I notice that they have been calling Eddy Groves an entrepreneur still. He is the CEO of what is still a successful company - just had some growth and debt problems. If you start a business are you always an entrepreneur???
Myles Eftos said at 29/04/2008 10:20:36
Yeah, entrepreneur always sounds like a euphemism for "Dodgy businessman that will take your money". Or maybe it just mean someone who is very visible as they conduct business.