James Huang The Myth of 'No-Cost' Startups & The Truth of Equivalent Exchange TL;DR: Forget the fantasy of effortless, high-profit passive income from "no-cost" ("無本") startups. As the principle of "Equivalent Exchange" from Fullmetal Alchemist teaches, gaining anything require... Business Business Growth Solutions Business Intelligence Business Learnings Business Model Lesson From Comics Start A Business Sustainable Business Model
James Huang Entrepreneurship Isn't Gambling, It's Designing Solutions TL;DR: Industries get disrupted constantly (think CDs by MP3s, MP3s by streaming, GPS by smartphones). This makes entrepreneurship feel like a high-stakes gamble ("賭") on choosing the right direction.... Best Practices Business Innovation Create Demand Design Design Thinking Effective Keywords Problem-Solving Start A Business Start-Up
James Huang Nine Deaths, One Life: Timing, Place, and People in the Entrepreneurial Gauntlet (天時, 地利, 人和) TL;DR: Entrepreneurship is brutally difficult – a "nine deaths, one life" (九死一生) endeavor. Success isn't guaranteed by market size alone; it demands the right Timing (天時 - tiān shí), the right Place/M... China Hong Kong Entrepreneur Hong Kong Startups Replication Challenges Start A Business Start-Up Environment
James Huang Feeling Stuck? Why You Only Need 1,000 True Fans (And How to Find Them) TL;DR: Think every business idea is already taken? Think again. Market gaps and unmet needs always exist. Kevin Kelly's "1,000 True Fans" theory reminds us you don't need millions of customers; just 1... 1000 True Fans Create Demand Start A Business Supply-Demand Imbalance
James Huang Spotting the Signs: Understanding How Financials Can Be Manipulated (And Why You Need To Know) TL;DR: This post isn't a guide on "cooking the books" – leave that to forensic accountants. Instead, it's about equipping you to spot potential red flags in financial reporting. Managers might manipul... Cooking The Books Financial Cheating Financial Statement Manipulation Fraud Fraudulent Activities Fraudulent Practices Intellectual Property Start A Business Venture Capital Market
James Huang Choosing Your Crew: Why Your First Business Partners Can Make or Break Your Voyage Choosing Your Crew: Why Your First Business Partners Can Make or Break Your Voyage TL;DR: Selecting your core business partners ("生意拍檔") is one of the most critical decisions determining startup succe... Business Execution Business Goals Business Growth Business Growth Solutions Business Maturity Assessment Business Partner Lean Startup Start A Business Start-Up
James Huang Beyond Blue Oceans: Why Your Next Big Win Might Be in the Purple Sea TL;DR: Everyone chases the dream of the uncontested "Blue Ocean" market. However, these pure blue waters often turn red with competition faster than expected. A more sustainable and practical approach... Blue Ocean Strategy Lean Startup Model Niche Market Purple Ocean Strategy Red Ocean Strategy Saas Startup Start A Business Startup
James Huang Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Developing Your 'One Skill' is Non-Negotiable Today Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Developing Your 'One Skill' is Non-Negotiable Today TL;DR: Forget the outdated image of success tied to a single, lifelong job. The world of work has changed, and job security i... Future Future Of Education Future Of Music Industry Future Of Work Gig Economy Multiple Skills Start A Business Start-Up
