A Short and Sweet Startup Story

by Tim Berry on December 10, 2007

Guy Kawasaki has a nice example of a successful startup in “HomeTips: There’s a Lot to Like.” It is a “do-it-yourself” company, bootstrapped from a start in a backyard clubhouse, one entrepreneur making good decisions and moving forward. The website hometips.com offers home repair tips.

Yes sir, there’s a lot to like about Don’s story: Do what you love, focus on a niche, find a viable business model and work for yourself.

How to Change the World: HomeTips: There’s a Lot to Like

About Tim Berry

Tim Berry is the founder of Palo Alto Software, a co-founder of Borland International, and a recognized expert in business planning. Tim is the originator of plan-as-you-go business planning. He has an MBA from Stanford and degrees with honors from the University of Oregon and the University of Notre Dame. Today, Tim dedicates most of his time to blogging, teaching, and evangelizing for business planning. His full biography is available on his blog.