Coders don't make infographics. Graphic designers and marketers do. Infographics are highly customized to their topics and you pretty much need to be an illustrator to make a good one.
I'm confused about how an infographic made through a template would look. Any examples?
im purely thinking of inforgraphics atm. in my head dv is more on the scientific plotting and charting side, while infographics is more about conveying key metrics in a visually attractive way.
i only have one template at the moment. nothing release worthy, it uses svg for the template. i am building an internal system at the moment and wondered if it is worth trying to make one that is open to others to use
Not quite. BNI is more for referrals and networking. The goal is NOT to network, but to form a closer, more intimate group where you can discuss things at a deeper level.
So a better analogy would be - rather than a networking event where everyone exchanges business cards, it's more like a small monthly breakfast meetup where small biz owners discuss how they're growing their business, cutting cost, tackling employee challenges, or whatever else.
Yes, a way for startups to learn from each other using peer groups. We're looking into also adding expert advice-givers for those who need it as a revenue model.
As for peer group I see it in 2 ways:
1. You know the people but don't have a weekly/etc. meeting
2. People who you don't know but working on building a product/company
Another thought would be more of a mastermind group. Limit it to 10 people or something and focus on weekly meetings to encourage everyone to get things done. What did you do last week, what are you planning to accomplish, etc.
Awesome, thanks alot for your feedback. A place to find mastermind groups is essentially what we're working to build. We just don't use the phrase because most people have never heard of it.
The goal is to match non-competing businesses together in small groups. Not to just follow each others progress but to act as a sounding board/mentor to each as well to get over the whole "lonely at the top" feeling frequent among entrepreneurs.
Interesting, thanks for you input. The sharing confidential things is what I'm worried about too. Are the non-disclosures usually enough to overcome most fears? Also, are the people you see participating paying fees to participate?
Do you know if these advisors advise multiple other startups or entrepreneurs? When you meet with them individually, is it usually something fresh from each of them or do they repeat the the same things over?
All of them advise other startups and have their own companies/practices to run.
As mentioned earlier, I update them at the same time every week so they're up to date on what's happening. In fact, if they didn't make the effort to be up to date I would cut them from my Board of Advisors. I'm not sure anything really valuable can be distilled if they don't know what's happening and keep asking the same questions.
You should check out a program called AIESEC, it's an international student exchange program for jobs. I did it right after graduation and worked for a startup real estate company in India for a year, but they have openings in everything from development jobs to consulting all around the world. If you got any questions about it you can shoot me and email and I'll be happy to discuss.
Great points...I especially like "I'm sure most business managers/owners could name 3 or 4 things they wish they could make better. However starting that conversation with them is difficult."
