Startups and financial models for SAAS companies The other day I met with an entrepreneur I was advising as he prepared to raise his next round of funding. In the meeting, he wanted me to narrow in and focus on his financial model. Financial models for startups are important from a big picture perspective, but I never like to get mired in the full details as things always change in the early stages. So first and foremost, I let him know that while it was nice to have a well thought out spreadsheet, that the most important thing was getting the product developed and the right team in place. I don't invest based on detailed spreadsheet models - getting comfortable with the team, the problem being solved, and the market opportunity are more important in the early days. Secondly, what is most important for me to understand is the expenses and what milestones will be achieved with this first round of funding and whether or not it would be suitable enough to raise the next round of financing.
Enhancing Your Ubuntu Server A few weeks ago, I showed you how to setup your very own linux server. Now, I'm going to show you how to add even more functionality. Before We Begin... This guide assumes that you've followed my previous tutorial, How to Setup a Dedicated Web Server for Free, or that you've got a similar server already set up. What We're Going to Accomplish In this tutorial, we're going to: Install a Subversion server, so that you can use version control for your projects.Add a system management application, more popularly known as Webmin, so that you can keep track of your server's status and get real-time updates. A Quick Note These steps can be accomplished while sitting at the computer and typing into the console, or for those who like to run a headless server, you may use SSH. Download Subversion While there are many version control systems, Subversion is one of the most popular. First, you need to login to your server; I'm doing it over SSH, so my screenshots will show my terminal: Setting Up Subversion
The Myth Of Razors And Razor Blades The story of Gillette and the famous "razors and razor blades" business model is legendary at this point. The story goes that King Gillette revolutionized business by coming up with the strategy of selling razors cheaply, but then locking people in to expensive disposable blades, where the margin existed. This strategy has become so well-known that it's mentioned all the time and seen in lots of other industries as well, especially the technology industry. It's seen as the basis for console video games (consoles cheap, games expensive), printers (printers cheap, ink expensive), mobile phone service (phones cheap, service expensive), etc. Of course, various business strategists who discuss the razor-razor blade business model suggest that there are some key rules to making this work: for example, many feel that there needs to be some level of lock-in, that prevents competitors from entering the high margin part of the market. And here's where patents enter the story.
Essential Oils for Psychic Work Essential Oils for Psychic Work (Aromatherapy and Essential Oil articles are listed at the bottom of this page, and on the Essential Oil Index) Essential Oils for Psychic Work - by Avalon De Witt Essential oils are essences derived from various plants. You can put them in your bath, rub them on candles, use them in a diffuser, or anoint yourself with them. Here are some of the most "essential" essential oils and their psychic and spiritual properties: Cinnamon Essential Oil: Purifying, healing, empowering, protective. Frankincense Essential Oil: Uplifting, balancing, purifying, protective. Jasmine Essential Oil: Balancing, inspiring, sensual. Lavender Essential Oil: Integrating, balancing, healing, protective, purifying. Mugwort: Psychic stimulant. Myrrh Essential Oil: Grounding, healing, protective, purifying. Patchouli Essential Oil: Grounding. Rose Essential Oil: Cleansing, healing, balancing, protective. Rosemary Essential Oil: Protective, cleansing, psychic stimulant.
Essential Oil Recipes for Minor Ailments Essential Oils for Minor Ailments (More articles can be found on the Essential Oils resource page) Using Essential Oils to Treat Minor Ailments - by Burgundy Shank Plants have been used for centuries to support the body’s natural healing process. There are plenty of simple plant remedies that can be used in the form of essential oils. Our bodies understand that essential oils are a part of nature’s way of balance, and readily accept their life energy without interference with bodily function, as can be the case with over-the-counter and prescription drugs. That doesn’t mean that modern medicine does not have its place, but there are minor inconveniences in our lives that can be treated with essential oils, removing the need for expensive doctor’s visit and prescriptions. - Essential oils should not be applied directly to the skin, unless you are sure about the particular oil you are using. - Some oils may not be safe for pregnant women. About the Author
The Wonders of Helichrysum Essential Oil The Wonders of Helichrysum Essential Oil (Please see the Essential Oils Article Index at the bottom of this page.) Helichrysum Essential Oil for Sports Injuries, Bruises and Tissue Repair: A Primer for Active Health and Fitness Readers. (See our Helichrysum Italicum Oil Here.) 'Aromatherapy' has become an extremely misleading term in America; the position of 'Aromatherapist' was ranked as one of the top 100 'quackery' up-and-coming new jobs recently on CNN - and most folks think 'Aroma'-therapy is all about smelling something pretty so you can feel better. Much of the rest of the 'civilized' world relies on plants, and their essential oils, as effective medicines for a wide varieties of medical conditions. The Science of Pure Essential Oils At it's basis, aromatherapy deals with the use of volatile aromatic compounds naturally produced by the majority of plant species on earth. The Physiology of Sports Injuries The Actions of Helichrysum Essential Oil In 'Medical Aromatherapy', Dr.
Essential Oils Are a Resource for Easing Work Related Stress Essential Oils Are a Resource for Easing Work Related Stress (Aromatherapy and Essential Oil articles are listed at the bottom of this page, and on the Essential Oil Index) Stress Created on the Job It was not too long ago in American history that a majority of citizens made their living as farmers. All that has changed now. The Body's Reaction to Stress Stress is a beneficial. It is now understood that body functions are largely controlled by two components of the autonomic nervous system- the parasympathetic and the sympathetic. Chronic (continual) stress can lead to high blood pressure, muscle tension (including migraines), digestive disorders, higher susceptibility to colds and flu and just a general feeling of yuckiness. Reducing Stress with Essential Oils It might not be possible to escape an often overstimulating work environment, but it is possible to use essential oils as a mean to reduce your stress level. Finding Relief with Specific Essential Oils Wrapping it All Up
getdeb How to Grow a Blog Last month, in preparation for my K12Online Conference presentation , I re-read Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s Good Business. Leadership, Flow, and the Making of Meaning . In it, he states that the experience of flow – when the person is totally immersed in an activity and genuinely enjoying the moment – comes from “the steps one takes toward attaining a goal, not from actually reaching it.” He adds that: People often miss the opportunity to enjoy what they do because they focus all their attention on the outcome, rather than savoring the steps along the way. In education, however, the product – the grade, the final draft, the test mark – still often takes precedence over the process of learning – the sense of personal journey without which the final destination is meaningless. In my classroom – a predominantly blogging classroom – things have to be different. In order to create that classroom, however, I need to continue to tweak my classroom practice. Keep in mind, this is not easy.
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