Quotable quotes: entrepreneurs’ advice
May 4, 2008 by Miki Saxon
Post from Leadership Turn Image credit: brahim-tnw
Not all innovation yields the next big thing, nor is that necessary to be a success, but entrepreneurs who can see around corners should be careful to whom they listen. If their experts/advisors can only see ahead, no matter how far, the revolution won’t happen.
“A cookie store is a bad idea. Besides, the market research reports say America likes crispy cookies, not soft and chewy cookies like you make.” –Response to Debbi Fields’ idea of starting Mrs. Fields’ Cookies.
“The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a ‘C,’ …read more