Building the Business

Have you ever complained that something took longer or cost more than you thought it would? It happens to all of us. The truth is that it happens because we weren't able to think through all of the detailed actions needed to achieve the objective. 

So we get surprised.

You'll never be able to plan for all the surprises that occur once you open for business. Thinking on your feet and dealing with surprises as they appear is simply part of the job.

Building the business and information infrastructures needed to operate your pushcart business model requires careful planning and attention to detail. In your pushcart cycle, focus on understanding the skills and organizational capabilities it takes to make your value proposition real for customers.

And focus on learning. What information do you need to gather to assess the assumptions underlying your pushcart?