Management Resources for Internet Businesses

  • What To Do If Your Startup Is About To Fail
    Here is yet another truly helpful article by entrepreneur Jason Calacanis on keeping your business going, or letting it go. He makes several great points about entrepreneurs gaining credibility …
  • Monetization for Startups
    We are always interseted in other people's approach to a profitable revenue model. In this presentation from FBFund Incubator summer, Dan Greenberg offers his point of view on monetization. We …
  • Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow
    Many of us have heard about Maslow's pyramid strategy from our days of studying psychology. But how does it apply to businesses trying to get to the top? Successful entrepreneur Chip Conley …
  • Business Execution
    Getting to the goal is what good management is all about, and you either do it, or you don’t.
  • Managing the Digital Enterprise
    Here’s a soup-to-nuts course on Internet businesses, put together by Professor Rappa of North Carolina. You can jump to topics that you need, or go through it systematically as a student …
  • Management Basics
    What does it take to really run a business? Ethics is a good starting point,
  • Mission Statements
    Mission statements can be seen as optional, but according to this blog entry, they are as critical as your business plan. Take a look at the main points about mission statements, and be inspired.
  • Startup Advisory boards
    Our first recommendation to anyone starting a business is to seek a few advisors. We have gained invaluable experience and advice by have advisors who knew the busines we were in. This article …
  • Monetize
    New models for monetizing your web business
  • Ten Startup Lessons Worth Knowing
    Hats off to mark Goldenson, for taking the time to be honest and share his experience with a failed startup. Most people hide in the sand, and then no one benefits. Mark has created an outstanding …
  • Advice for Winning Competition: Kayak
    Entrepreneur Sam Shank is no innocent by-stander as he analyzes Kayak's chances for taking market share from TravelPost. Why? Well, he founded the original company upon which Kayak is now built. …
  • Analysis of a Business - TravelPost and Kayak
    Entrepreneur Sam Shank, founder of DealBase, has taken his extensive expertise and shared it with us in the form of this competitive analysis. Here he is looking at how Kayak might take on …
  • Focus is the Key to a Successful Startup
    The clock is always ticking, and the money (if you even have any) is running out by the day. With so little to leverage, you need to make sure that the focus of your company’s product offer …
  • Managing Your Internet Business During Recession Years
    Here are some key principles for taking care of business during a recession.
  • Considering D and O Insurance
    In the Spartina network, we have seen policies range from $1,700-$5,000 for the first million in coverage.

    This article provides an overview and encourages you to seek a few quotes. Seek a …

  • Venture 360 Report: An Objective Analysis of Your Business
    Getting an objective business analysis attracts investors and helps you steer your business.
  • Inside Out
    If you are chained to your desk, you may be missing the most important ways to grow your business … connections.
  • Big Payoffs from your Board of Directors
    If you are still uncertain as to why you need a board, even for a small start-up, read this personal experience article.
  • Beware the Sirens Song
    Keeping your eye on the goal, and doing what you do best, is a sure way to grow your business, internet or otherwise.
  • Finding A Great Co-Founder
    It's always a dilemma: go it yourself, or share the work. When you are starting a new business, the idea of a co-founder can be a tough decision, particularly if you are reluctant to share the …