Google haven’t done too badly over the past 20 years or so – are we agreed on that? Then it makes sense that we can all learn something from the way they operate…something we can use in our own businesses and enterprises.
The people at Google realised something important fairly early – it’s virtually impossible to predict which products or services will take off and fly, and which will crash and burn fairly quickly. And so they don’t waste time perfecting an idea before launching it on the market. Teams are urged to launch quickly, perfect what’s working based on feedback from users, and drop the losers fast. It’s an approach that can be a little stressful from a customer service point of view (lots of people using products which aren’t properly developed) but as a vehicle for getting things done fast, it takes some beating.
One of the huge mistakes I see people making all the time, is perfecting an offering before even finding out whether enough people want it. Far better to have an imperfect product which everyone wants than a perfect one without a market.
Quote Of The Day
“If a man insisted always on being serious, and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it.”
Herodotus
Alternative Quote Of The Day
“When you buy a V-neck sweater there’s a V of material missing. You know what they do with that? They send it to Ann Summers and she makes those fancypants.”
Harry Hill
Dating Service For Married People
Dating agencies face a paradox which is far from unique – the more successful they are at their job, the quicker they lose their customers. It’s a problem which wasn’t lost on the owners Howaboutwe, who found their membership dwindling – not because they were bad, in fact quite the reverse. The solution they came up with could be a model for other businesses in the same position.
The company launched a new dating portal for married/committed couples with the aim of helping them keep the magic alive by getting out of their rut and out on the town. The site provides information and advice to help keep romance alive.
Every business that solves customer problems should ask themselves the following question – “What might my customer need next?” Once you have a relationship with a customer, it’s a shame to leave someone else to benefit from serving their future needs.
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Streetwise Publications