From today, OsloNAP is also accepting Vipps payments. Even it’s mostly for Norwegian, Vipps is very popular. Up to now, there are more than 2 millions users, considering the fact that there are 5.2 millions residents in Norway. If you are in Norway, having a Norwegian mobile number, you can use Vipps. It will connect to … Read more
Recently, we are using Kayako helpdesk on our own server. However, they seem to be harder and harder to work with and focus their intentions to enterprise companies. In addition, as we are growing, having an integrated CRM with helpdesk is a better choice. After testing, I have decided to use Freshdesk. [div class=”one-half first”]The URL of … Read more
I had a short chat yesterday and got a question: how effectuation is connected to experiential learning. It was a question from a researcher that you might see it is a bit academical. However, it is helpful when applying to practical cases. Definition of experiential learning A quick definition of experiential learning is a learning style that … Read more
Effectuation is a logic of thinking, discovered through scientific research, used by expert entrepreneurs to build successful ventures. Saras Sarasvathy, a professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, made a research with a group of entrepreneurs. The participants had over 15 years of experience, had founded multiple ventures including both successes and … Read more
Short answer: keeps doing it your way. ☺ Now, it is time for a longer advice. Few days ago, I wrote a blog entry, saying innovation does not need to be something big. Just start with something small around you. Moreover, since it is familiar to others too, the chance that others can do the same … Read more
When an entrepreneur starts a new firm, she or he always focuses on the core product. It is nothing wrong. She or he should do that. The same situation with established businesses, they need to keep the core products and services running well. However, not many people pay attention to add-ons. It is a flavor … Read more
I had a chat with a friend, Ebbe, few days ago. He told me a story about what his team did in Shanghai. The goal was pushing coffee revenue for a company there. How did they do? At that time, online game was very popular in Shanghai and attracted many young people playing. Ebbe and … Read more