Phil Simon 
Author of Why New Systems Fail, The Next Wave of Technologies, The New Small, and his latest The Age of the Platform.
Category: Entrepreneurship
Interviews with Phil Simon»See all
Learn how to identify and use platforms for growth. Phil Simon joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to grow by using outside platforms as well as your own, while staying true to your business model.
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google were successful in creating and maximizing their own platforms. Phil Simon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses can successfully create their own platforms or maximize those of others.
Platforms blur the line between work and life and connect with customers wherever they are. Phil Simon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the use of platforms as a 21st century business best practice, including for small businesses.
Books by Phil Simon
A small seafood restaurant attracts new customers with virtually no marketing budget. An iPad case manufacturer generates more than $1M in revenue in four months with only four employees. A voiceover company is able to connect thousands of artists with opportunities, all without expensive hardware and software. A law firm increases access to key information while dramatically reducing technology-related costs and risks.
Rife with profiles from a wide variety of industries, The New Small offers pragmatic advice and lessons about how small businesses are harnessing the power of emerging technologies. It's a must-read for small business owners-and those thinking about starting their own shops.
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