When your back's against the wall, it can help to focus on what you've GOT (eg designing & planning under your belt, 'positive reactions from operators & experienced professionals', day jobs). And to think creatively about how you can BUILD ON THESE........... rather than focusing on what you haven't got (eg the last 20% finished, 'spare cash' to finish your prototype) etc. Is one of the 'operators' you've spoken to a potential co-development partner who could fund what you need funded in return for some exclusivity and perhaps a stake? Could one of the professionals you've spoken to introduce you to such a partner? Have you thought about applying for a COMET grant? (There's plenty of tips in SBA discussions about COMET).
At a low point a couple of years ago, when I remembered to think this way (ie to do a mental audit of "what I had")......... One thing I had was a potential first customer who'd said 'no' to the quote I'd given him some months before. Just focusing on this led to me reframing it for myself as: he'd said 'no' to the FIRST (and only) quote I'd put to him. This led to the obvious question: what if I put another quote to him?? As it turned out, my circumstances had changed since the earlier exchange, and I was able to go back to him with a more attractive proposal. Which he accepted. It sounds bleeding obvious........what anyone with an ounce of business development acumen or even common sense would do. But it's not always obvious. If you consciously look for the positive in what you already have, and get creative with it....... you stand the best chance of keeping things alive, because it will be based on reality (rather than just wishful thinking). In a wider sense, Malcolm Gladwell in The Outliers suggests the ability to turn setbacks into positives is a vital part of the mindset of successful people. I recommend it! --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Guidelines on discussion: http://tr.im/ujKF No lurkers! It is expected that you introduce yourself: http://tr.im/ujMm To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia?hl=en?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
