Comments on: Startup Culture Shock: Is Startup Life Life?

By: Seth

Seth — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:20:38 +0000

Nice article about how to weigh the tradeoffs of work/life. Seems like the balance is hard to maintain.

By: Marlena Fernandez Berkowitz

Marlena Fernandez Berkowitz — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:39:26 +0000

A great leader can keep her/his employees motivated and excited about their work. This is not an easy things to do as witnessed by the many management books out there.

The CEO of my company, PaySimple, wrote an interesting blog on this topic about a week ago, link here and text below:

http://www.paysimple.com/blog/?p=32

Selfless vs. Selfish: Do selfless intentions in business yield selfish returns?

April 1, 2008 at 3:18 pm

By: Infusion Blog » Blog Archive » Passion or Obsession?

Infusion Blog » Blog Archive » Passion or Obsession? — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:43:04 +0000

[...] of great blogs about the issue, I

By: Shama Hyder

Shama Hyder — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:03:59 +0000

I think the bottom line is that each one defines success in a different manner.

You have to choose the people who fit your perspective of “good workers”-and they have to choose you as the “ideal start-up.”

It’s all about the fit.

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:34:37 +0000

‘Tis real life, I can attest. I think that making use of your available resources can lighten the burden of being small and doing it all. There are a lot of programs that are specifically geared toward helping startups and I think that list should be exploited as part of the process– that’s what they’re for. Sun Microsystems has a program called ‘startup essentials’ that offers discounts on x64 servers, free tech support and free events to meet ‘missing pieces of your personnel’ and we think thats a cool move to lend a hand from the get-go. I’d be interested in seeing a huge list sometime of all of the resources out there but you can start with this one: http://www.sun.com/startup

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:23:22 +0000

We have generous opening hours (7 AM – 9 PM during the week and 10 AM – 6 PM during weekend) at our meeting place for entrepreneurs and business minded individuals, so I have to work many hours when I am at Blue Chip Café & Business Center, and then continue to work from home. Luckily for me, I have colleagues who could step in and then some additional resources from time to time.

I don’t think you should strive to become and “alcoholic”. Enjoy your time instead and “drink responsible” from the (grape)fruits of your labor. I think on business all the time and and I am open for new opportunities, but I have to stay away from being burned out. I intend to have a long career and happy life, pursuing my happiness by achieving my values.

I recommend you to read my post, Getting Things Done and To Do Lists.

All the Best,

Martin Lindeskog – American in Spirit.
Gothenburg, Sweden.

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:31:11 +0000

A business owner must be able to articulate the values of the company before they hire otherwise how is an employee supposed to be in tune with a business owner. Also finding out the motivations of prospective employees will likely show if these are aligned to the values of the company.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:56:16 +0000

I definitely agree that the business owner has more invested than a mere employee. It’s hard to get someone so excited over a plan when so many people have different ideas and expectations of what the business should be. If the business owner has a definite vision, than they need to make that clear. However, you can not expect employees to be driven by your own passions which can clearly be very personal. I agree with Vicky that there needs to be some incentive to keep a high level of enthusiasm.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:41:14 +0000

Yes I have a tip, try giving the employee a piece of the action. If they are getting rewarded that way they will work more hours.

By: Vicky’s Virtual Office » Blog Archive » Workaholics, Start ups and Idiots

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:36:45 +0000

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