Version anglaise/English version: LINK Du fait de leur incompétence voire leur toxicité, les piètres managers peuvent inciter des employés à devenir entrepreneurs. Ces managers illustrent à leur manière la loi de Gresham et la destruction créatrice de Schumpeter. De fait, l’entrepreneuriat est souvent motivé par un désir d’autonomie et de Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK A reverse-engineering approach of financial exits allows you to define a company profile and growth rate that align with your medium- or long-term goals. This backward planning is relevant for all entrepreneurs, as it enables you to anticipate liquidity events required by your investors or manage Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK Few people know how to read a company’s financial statements, even though it’s easier than learning a new language. This lack of financial literacy leads some managers to confuse revenue with cash flow. However, understanding these flows is crucial for managing a company’s growth, as cash Lire la suite
Version anglaise/English version: LINK Peu de personnes savent lire les comptes d’une entreprise, alors que c’est plus simple que d’apprendre une langue. Cette carence en matière de culture financière amène certains managers à confondre chiffre d’affaires et flux de trésorerie. Pour piloter la croissance d’une entreprise, comprendre ces flux est Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK To create a « lead generation engine, » it is crucial to develop a coherent marketing plan involving your whole team. This process should allow you to reach and retain your customers while optimizing your costs. Your offer must be clearly defined, addressing unmet needs by the competition, Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK Often limited in terms of commercial resources, startups and SMEs face bottlenecks in their sales cycle. This situation is illustrated by a young IT company whose commercial process jeopardizes reaching the break-even point. To address such bottlenecks, it is necessary to analyze the company’s situation and Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK The trend of startups seeking massive funding to dominate their market is illustrated by the example of OpenAI considering raising 5 to 7 trillion dollars. This strategy does not guarantee success, as shown by the failures of overfunded companies like WeWork. Conversely, more agile and frugal Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK This article questions several entrepreneurial doctrines through examples that go against the norms. Thus, some successful entrepreneurs associate without a specific project, do not dedicate full time to their startup, simultaneously develop multiple startups, or rely more on their instincts than market studies. Success depends on Lire la suite
Version anglaise/English version: LINK Cet article questionne plusieurs doctrines entrepreneuriales au travers d’exemples qui vont à l’encontre des normes. Ainsi, certains entrepreneurs à succès s’associent sans projet précis, ne se consacrent pas à plein temps à leur startup, développent simultanément plusieurs startups ou font davantage confiance à leur instinct qu’aux Lire la suite
Version française/French version: LINK This article highlights the distinctive characteristics of startups, such as their ability to innovate, strategic agility, and speed of execution. Successful entrepreneurs emphasize the significant personal workload required to launch a startup and the need for them not to become a bottleneck in decision-making. This raises Lire la suite