Archive for October 2007
TEAM BUILDING……. IT…
We are now seeking IT team member for a trial to see if he/she fits TMI and has our vision..
A number have replied but not one has followed the ad instructions.which said in part “no attachments “
We are keen to find a local techie..the one we had as got a proper job..full time paid…! We are offering an internship for three months to find out if he/she will take on board our vision..This is vital for a startup to be launched in April 2008….
The fact is only someone really interested will run with us for the basic wage if they believe in the project….They will read the free report on testmyidea and the website text and looked at all the ideas on TMI..to get a background idea of the project..so he/she can be interviewed with confidence……
We are getting a number of people to have their photo taken wearing the TMI .”.T” Shirt…
more in a future blog…..
The business plan is nearly finished and will be uploaded to TMI..November…This will be sent to a selected list of investors……
Take care ….ed…………………….
TEAM BUILDING
One of the most difficult problems to solve for any startup is .”.How to build a team with the expertise needed without having the resources to fund “experts “.
The following experience may give you some ideas to help solve your “skill problem “
I read an article in a local Journal ..relating the retirement of a local headteacher…It included
words like “..looking for new challenges..possible voluntary work, interest and experience of teaching in Pakistan…..”
I underlined all the words relating to her desires for the future…they matched almost exactly
the type of person i needed to help take testmyidea to the next value level.. ( keep in mind investors are monitoring TMI and at some point an investor will see that it is a viable proposition and will offer to fund )
I requested a meeting at which we discussed her future plans and how TMI could help her realise them…At a subsequent meeting Hilary said: “I will come on board !”
We are delighted ..we will be inporting images of team members soon ..this is very important as
quality team members are the key to getting funding and increasing the chances of success..and
images give a stronger indication than words that you really have added value to your startup
Our next step in team recruitment is to find a webmaster ( Our founder techie is working for another company… )
Do let us know what your problem is in formulating your startup..if we have overcome the same problem ..our experience may help you…….