Jonathan Bullock2 min10 reasons why growth can derail a startupStartups want growth, they are very rarely profitable in the early stages and the only path to profit is through growth. However, growth...
Jonathan Bullock2 min4 hacks to scale your startup when the economy is downWhen the economy is in a downturn founders have two options. They can blame the macro environment for their problems be a victim and risk...
Jonathan Bullock2 minWhat do you need to do to start scaling your startup?Startups and scaleups are not two different types of companies but they are companies at different stages of growth. Scaling is a stage...
Jonathan Bullock2 minWhy product-market fit is the key to initial startup successThe success or failure of a startup is often determined by its ability to achieve product-market fit. It is therefore an important step...
Jonathan Bullock2 minThe quick guide to strategic planning in startupsStrategic planning is an important process for any startup. It creates foundations, provides direction and focuses your team on the...
Jonathan Bullock2 minStrategy requires understanding, not just a checkbox.Developing and executing a strategy is an important part of business leadership. Especially if you are a founder of an early-stage...
Jonathan Bullock2 min4 guidelines to follow when speaking about your competitorsAs the founder of a startup, how do you usually speak about your competitors? Do you speak down about them, dismissively or do you...
Jonathan Bullock1 minDo you offer a product or a solution?What is it exactly that you offer your customers? How would you best define it? Is it a product or a solution? There is an important...
Jonathan Bullock2 minBe realistic; your startup isn’t likely to change the world Every founder treats their startup like it’s their child. I get it, everyone does. You have had an idea, you’re drinking the...
Jonathan Bullock2 minWhy everything can’t be a P0If you have ever worked for a startup or in software development, then you are probably familiar with this problem. Already overloaded...
Jonathan Bullock2 minA guide to prioritising your development using the MoSCoW MatrixDeciding on the next priorities for your development team can be a contentious topic. Many stakeholders will likely have an opinion on...
Jonathan Bullock2 minA fresh 6-step approach to remote brainstormingAs many of us have been working remotely for a while now, we're getting used to alternative methods of fulfilling our work tasks....
Jonathan Bullock2 minProduct Led vs Commercial Led startup… which one is better?There are two main options when considering the best growth philosophy for a startup - being product led or commercial led. It is a...
Jonathan Bullock2 minFour things every leader should understand from PMsProduct management and the how-to of it have been written about many times. The truth is, there is no exact right way to properly manage...
Jonathan Bullock2 minHow do you measure product market fit?There is an agreement in the startup world about the critical importance of product market fit for every new business. That is not up for...
Jonathan Bullock2 minWhat are the two metrics every company needs to be measuring?How do you know if your startup is successful? Well, you measure it of course and compare your metrics against your goals. No two...
Jonathan Bullock2 minGood Product Managers always seem to do these things wellIn my career I have consistently worked with product managers. It’s impossible not to doing the cross-functional roles that I do. I...
Jonathan Bullock2 minWhat is product-market fit and why obsess over it?Achieving product market fit (aka PMF) is an important milestone in the journey of all important startups. Why? Well, when PMF is...
Jonathan Bullock2 minThree elements of every viable seed stage startup strategyStartups don’t become successful by accident. Creating and growing a startup is a risky proposition and at any point in time, you are a...
Jonathan Bullock2 min4 ways to recognise your business's strengths and limitationsEvery company has its strengths and limitations, but few leaders take the time to identify them. Understanding your strengths will help...