The picture sums up the problem with so many web businesses that raise money, particularly when they raise too much, too early. The issue is pretty simple – until you know what to do with the resources you obtain, there’s very little to be gained by raising them. I often say that giving money to… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t raise money
Author: Andrew
Well someone quite likes my blunt feedback…
Felipe, from spottinstyle.com, wrote this about the work I did for his firm: “Andrew is an excellent business strategist and has helped us immensely to put our business on the right path to success. He added great value to our corporation, guiding us through details of our strategy and the execution of our business operations.… Continue reading Well someone quite likes my blunt feedback…
Investing in boring businesses
Boring is the new interesting. I’m often asked what I’m looking for when I invest, and usually I prefer boring businesses. Whilst it may be very exciting that “everyone’s talking about” a firm that allows you to send a self-deleting picture of your reproductive organs to someone, it doesn’t make an investment case. I’m not… Continue reading Investing in boring businesses
Sweat equity example
Often, a growing business needs expertise much more than money. Below, Andy Harper of WhoArtNow.co.uk explains how sweat equity investment worked in his particular case. The relationship started off as consultancy, and then developed to investment. The slightly formal style is explained by the fact this reference was originally drafted for accountants, not humans. We… Continue reading Sweat equity example
An actual proper reference
I’m not everyone’s cup of tea. But here’s a reference from someone who seems to quite like me. I’m the CEO and Co-Founder of Pickevent, a community platform to connect event organisers, speakers and attendees. We are a team of 8 and we are launching our next site in a couple of weeks. Andrew was… Continue reading An actual proper reference