You can achieve success with much simpler methods
Until I read this book, I used to think that all successful startups had the same or similar organizational structures and ways of working, but it turns out that it’s not at all what we think and you can achieve success with much simpler and cheaper teams.
Here below you can find my notes from the book.
- Rework is a book about starting a successful business
- To start a successful business, you should build slowly, use the most affordable and accessible resources, and pick a core product or service that is simple, easily identifiable, and stable
- Small businesses have the advantage of being able to experiment and try new things without as much risk, and also have the opportunity to improve communication and connections with team members
- Big corporations often use complicated language in their communication, but small businesses should strive to keep their message simple and clear
- Focus on the core values and goals of your business and avoid getting sidetracked by unnecessary details
- Be transparent and honest in your communication with customers and team members
- Small businesses have the opportunity to build personal connections with their customers, which can be a valuable asset.
- -Staying small can be an advantage for businesses because they can try out new products and strategies without as much risk
- Small businesses also have the advantage of being able to improve communication and connections with team members
- Big corporations often use complicated language in their communication, but small businesses should strive to keep their message simple and clear
- Focus on the core values and goals of your business and avoid getting sidetracked by unnecessary details
- Be transparent and honest in your communication with customers and team members
- Small businesses have the opportunity to build personal connections with their customers, which can be a valuable asset.
- -Charles is a food truck owner in the TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine
- He values quality and freshness in his food, even if it is not the most efficient
- It is important to define your competition, but don’t focus only on them
- Successful products and services may be copied, so it is important to infuse your work with originality
- This originality can come from the way you conduct your business, rather than just the product itself
- To be successful, you need to be creative and think outside the box
- Don’t be afraid to take risks and try new things
- Find a way to differentiate yourself from the competition and stand out in a unique way.
- Starting your own business has never been easier
- To succeed, you need to re-think everything you know about starting a business
- Start small and manage your finances carefully
- Focus on a simple, stable, and easily identifiable core for your business -Be flexible and adaptable to change
- Innovation is important, but don’t be afraid to borrow from successful business models
- Hire people who are smarter than you and delegate tasks -Use your time wisely and prioritize important tasks
- Don’t be afraid to ask for help or seek advice from others.