Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

Shock and Oar

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Graeme Klass

It’s great to see entrepreneurs follow their dreams and start their own businesses. It is even better to see them succeed. I am proud to have been a part of the initial formation of Shock and Oar, founded by Brendon and Deirdre Westerhout. They have established their Nautical and Leisure Wear company a couple of years ago and has an excellent online store and a flagship store in Fremantle, Western Australia. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Software Tools for StartUp CEOs

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Graeme Klass

Giving us more Time. That’s the goal of technology. As CEO’s, we are time poor and are expected to perform miracles across many disciplines, and as such, we look for any tool that helps us save time while continuing to perform at our peak level.Over the years, I have tried and tested many software programs and am ruthless about hitting that “uninstall” button if it doesn’t fit my needs. So I have come up with my Top 10 list of software tools which have stood the test of time on my PC. Continue reading →

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Making Your Customers Part of Your Product Development Strategy

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Graeme Klass

One of the problems companies face during new product development is trying to predict if it is actually what the market wants. While this is a basic concept it is a fundamental problem that all organisations face. The mismatch between the internal product development team, the marketing department and the marketplace results in wasted time, money and energy. So what are some of the ways in which an organisation can improve its product offering without stifling creativity and a risk taking, “getting things done” culture? Continue reading →

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A Strategy for Growing an Emerging Tech Company

Posted on April 4, 2008 by Graeme Klass

As a young technology company grows, the amount of time and effort spent on the actual technology is gradually replaced by other tasks such as operations, marketing, sales and management. Continue reading →

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13 Offshoring Tips for Start-ups

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Graeme Klass

You’ve probably heard about offshoring and it’s potential yield significant cost savings for your project. Over last couple of years, I have utilized offshore developers to great effect and is a cost-effective way to prototype ideas. Below are practical tips and lessons I have learned along the way. Continue reading →

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How Smart Is Your State? US States Ranked by Patents per Million People

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Graeme Klass

How smart is your state? US States Ranked by Patents per Million People Continue reading →

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How Much Equity Should You Give to Employees?

Posted on February 1, 2008 by Graeme Klass

In the early stage of a company, cash and talent are in short supply. In order to attract talent you need cash, to get cash you need to be profitable, to get profitable you need investors, to get investors you need talent… it becomes a circular argument. Attracting talent to your growing organization is always a challenge. One strategy is to offer equity to your employees. It is a great way to both retain existing employees and bring in new talent to your team. Continue reading →

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