What

Staffing is the most time-consuming and critical function of any company, and is especially crucial for start-ups and small companies. Staffing of technical functions in software development companies requires careful planning encompassing skill sets, ratios between functions, transferable skills and other fit factors, and speed of hiring. ⇒ Read more

Why

What

All companies must use some variety of process to run their businesses. In early-stage start-ups, processes are usually lightweight and are often ad-hoc – which means that, while flexible, they are not repeatable. For a business to run efficiently, processes should be at least minimally defined. A balance is needed between the flexibility required to maneuver and the predictability required to produce a product on schedule, at cost, and at the right level of quality. ⇒ Read more