Could This be the Future for Brand Consulting?

This article by Co.Design came to verify some of the thinking I've been having the past few years. We, at minimoko, have been supporters of collaboration from the beginning since it allows us to be more involved in a project and create better relationships.

We have also tried (although it hasn't happened yet) to push for a way of working that is different to the traditional consulting model. We know that building a relationship and involving a designer and/or brand builder in the core team is essential to the success of a project. So it makes sense to work for equity instead of working for a fixed fee. The way Fuseproject has achieved this is definitely the way for the future. And it's something that we are pushing to get done in the near future.

The way things are done is changing and sticking to the traditional business models will eventually get us into trouble. We need to welcome change and find ways to provide the best value, while also getting the most out of any project.

 

Filed under  //  Branding Thursdays   business   challenge   change  
Posted by Harry Mylonadis 

Does Greece Stand a Chance?

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By now you know that I spent last weekend mentoring teams at STARTup Live Athens on branding, focusing and simplifying.

It was an amazing experience, with a lot of lessons and a great deal of inspiration. The question that remains is, does Greece stand a chance?

Judging from what I experienced the three days of the event, it does. A new cultural shift is taking place, where people no longer expect everything to be taken care of for them. New ideas are surfacing and a startup culture is growing. If Greece is to get out of the situation it is, it can only happen with the bright minds of the people that are creating new ideas and by targeting the global marketplace.

Some points of advice for the people starting up in Greece:

  • Focus. I said it yesterday and I'll say it again. Because you are speaking to a global marketplace, doesn't mean you are targeting 7bn people. Focus on a niche so you can start.
  • Create a pay it forward culture. Your little black book should be open and you should be focusing on connecting other people.
  • Collaborate with others, learn to be open and to work in teams.
  • Follow the advice from our manifesto.

Filed under  //  STARTup Live Athens   change   starting up  
Posted by Harry Mylonadis