Startup Tips Month Day 27: Peter Glyman/Shawn Ward from Geezeo

Day #27 in the CenterNetworks Startup Tips Month come from Peter Glyman and Shawn Ward from Geezeo.

Geezeo's Tips

Tip #1 - Find a good business partner

We couldn't imagine going through the startup solo. Accomplishments are much more enjoyable when shared with a friend.

Tip #2 - Healthy balance of product focus and flexability

If you keep the blinders on you might miss a bigger opportunity. This doesn't mean chase every offshoot idea but you should evaluate the opportunity associated with modifying your business direction.

Tip #3 - Hire great people

Creativity and passion win over resume pedigree every day. (and that doesn't mean everyone needs to have an MBA)

Tip #4 - Pick the right investor(s)

Don't take money from an investor you wouldn't want to have a beer with. If the investor isn't fun to be around in the courting stage...they're not going to be after they've written you a check.

Tip #5 - Meetings ~ Innovations Kryptonite

Don't schedule meetings to talk about relevant issues. Communicate 24/7 - IM, foonz, text, email, phone call, smoke signals. Just get 'er done!

Tip #6 - Leverage all the free/low-cost resources you can

Some of the products and services we use at Geezeo include: open source technology, gmail, google docs, basecamp, lighthouse, skype, freeconference.com, foonz, bank of america payroll.

Tip #7 - Get your product out and get feedback

Don't assume you know what the world wants, there's no substitute for real feedback. Besides...it's never going to be "done" anyway. If your product is "done"...you just got beat by someone with a better product.

Tip #8 - Stay connected to the entrepreneurial community

Go to meetups and start meeting some other like minded entrepreneurs. build a network of trusted friends you can share ideas with and help each other succeed. We attend as many technology meetups as possible. In the Boston area we hit the Web Innovators Group regularly.

Tip #9 - Listen to tunes at work

Music is good for the spirit and the creative mojo. Better yet…play an instrument at work. Rock On!

The above tips come from Geezeo founders Peter Glyman and Shawn Ward. When I met with them last week to learn about Geezeo, I was impressed with their business knowledge and asked them to participate in Startup Tips Month. I really agree with tip #9 - I find that when I have music on, it pumps me up to work more efficiently.