10 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Steve
Referred to as “the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur,” Jobs’ 35 year career is highly esteemed. With an estimated net worth of $8.3 million, he certainly had a wealth of experience and key attributes beneficial for successful enterprise. We’ll run a few by you...
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Know your capabilities, delegating tasks accordingly
In Apple’s early days of expansion Jobs sought an experienced executive to serve as Apple’s CEO. Having been described at the time as an erratic and temperamental manager, he wooed John Sculley from Pepsi-Cola, asking: “Do you want to sell sugar for the rest of your life, or do you want to come with me and change the world?”
Do not be too proud to collaborate with ‘competitors’
Upon his return to Apple Jobs made the decision to partner with their rivals Microsoft. Under the deal Microsoft agreed to produce software for the Macintosh, significantly aiding the launch of Apple’s new products.
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Be a perfectionist
After initially returning to Apple as interim chief executive, Jobs lead the company through one of the most dramatic transformations in business history, increasing their stock almost a hundredfold.
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Interact with your customers
As the news of Job’s resignation transcended around the world, the majority of mentions were positive. Apple customers were appreciative of the ‘urban legends’ of Jobs’ personally replying to emails.
Do not get comfortable
Jobs’ career has been a rollercoaster, and he has never been afraid to move on or try his hand at a new venture. After being dismissed from Apple in 1985 he went on to start another company, NeXT, as well as buy the company which would later be known as Pixar. He returned to Apple in 1996.
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