Entrepreneurship 101 Lived It Lecture - Mike McDerment
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Looking back in the thick of it
@MikeMcDerment – Co-Founder and CEO
Oct, 2010 – #Innovate2010
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Mike McDerment Co-founder, CEO
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9 morsels for entrepreneurs
I’ve learned the hard way
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We believe you love what you do. We help you focus
on it.
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The leader in online invoicing Over 2,000,000 users since 2004
Solo professionals
$19.95/month
Design agencies, Law firms
$29.95/month + $10/month/staff
Recurring revenue businesses
$79.95/month +++
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A brief history… • Founded in 2003
• Based in Toronto
• 3 years in Mike’s parents’ basement
• Now 50 people and expanding
• Service culture
• No VC
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My Story The longer version. A disclaimer about us
hiring.
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Get paid for two things
Know what you are. Ask people.
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Complement yourself
Three roles. Go to happy place. A set of reports.
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Value Your Values Hire for it. Don’t settle. Build a culture. No
venture.
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Just say “no” 27:1. Two units. Two deals.
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Take your time Speed kills. Consultants and such.
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Ignore the competition
Don’t follow. Quitters. We didn’t know any better…
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The experts are wrong
Smart people suck. Naiveté.You can do it any way.
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“Focus!” The four letter word in business. Advisor.
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Finally, know this…
Vision. Canvas. SCARCE. Go to your happy place.
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9 morsels for entrepreneurs
I’ve learned the hard way
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Bring em’!
Questions?!!