Moments of truth for entrepeneurs
The power of a diverse team
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, OptionalIn our opinion, a diverse team of founders and key personnel is a determining factor for the success of your company. In such a team, individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthen and enrich each other a...
New initiative
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, OptionalWe offer something new, something extra to enterprising Netherlands!Our investment fund YoV Capital for early stage tech companies has started. In the advisory services provided by Your own Venture to entrepreneurs, we noticed that this ...
A business coach keeps you on track
Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelYour agenda is overcrowded and every free space is immediately filled with unexpected things that require your attention. At the end of the day, you constantly feel like you haven’t gotten around to doing the things you actually wanted t...
Ode to entrepreneurs
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, Optioneel, OptioneelTime flies! Your own Venture has now been in action for 3 years and we have been able to help dozens of entrepreneurs. From strategic plan to companysale, from pivot to financing. Thank you for allowing us to contribute! These were speci...
Implementing strategy with OGSM
Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelImagine the following. You are a driver of the Paris-Dakar rally. You are full of fire at the start. You are ambitious and you have one clear goal, which is to win! The different stages are your picket posts and determine how you stand i...
Eat and be eaten
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, Optioneel, OptioneelYes, you read that right: eat ánd be eaten. Not in every sector, It’s a ‘survival of the fittest’. Where you are almost forced to become ‘the biggest’. I know plenty of markets where similar companies can easily earn a good living side ...
To plan or not to plan?
Moments of truth, OptionalEntrepreneurs are just like people. Often restless, enterprising and decisive. But sometimes also thoughtfully, systematically or very creatively. While one only wants to set up new initiatives, the other loves to structure and scale up....
Do something!
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelBeaten up by setbacks? Without ideas after so many years of being an entrepreneur? Lifeless due to private concerns? We all have those moments; entrepreneurs are like people. And it’s okay for a while. Just taking a break is fine and can...
Stick to the strategy
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelAn entrepreneur who sticks to his or her strategy. It sounds so nice and powerful from the (digital) soapbox: “stick to the strategy”. Is that still of this time? Organizations nowadays have to be agile. After each milestone you rethink ...
Accounting lessons from the entrepreneur
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelMany entrepreneurs have a love-hate relationship with their financial administration. It’s just not their thing, they don’t have the patience for it, and it often feels redundant and bureaucratic. And yet, the right financial administrat...
Unique
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, Optioneel“What does your company actually do?” How do your customers and future customers view your product or service? Do you know it? “That is clear, isn’t it?” You hear often. Or: “Just look at my website, it is all there”. Well, usually not. ...
Financial planning in times of crisis
Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelMany entrepreneurs have gratefully tackled the government’s financial lifebuoy. All attention is focused on finding enough cash to survive now. At first glance you may seem to stay out of troubles. But is that really so? Financial suppor...
What to do now?
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelImagine: You have a thriving business. Then Covid strikes. With the right actions you get through the first wave well. But now: the second wave is here. Fortunately, you, your loved ones and colleagues are healthy. You take care to make ...
A little bit in love
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelYou have fallen in love with one of your competitors. How do you get in touch? What can you expect? What is possible? Do your homework In private, you may have fallen in love unexpectedly after that accidental meeting. You can also get t...
StartUp and ScaleUp: take an Advisory Board!
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelWhat if the kick-and-rush of a StartUup diminishes? What if the euphoria of starting a business turns into doubt or panic? A ScaleUp with growth trouwbles? What if you reach a point with your company that you have not yet thought about: ...
The sales is not performing
Moments of truth, Moments of truth, Optional, OptioneelIt is just like the striker in the football team. The expectations are high, there can be no misunderstanding about the results and everyone has an opinion about you. That is the fate of B2B sales. What can I expect from B2B sales in my ...