James Bloor, Co-founder | Rise Digital Product Studio

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James Bloor

Articles written by James Bloor

From business idea to product: a straight-talking guide for founders

When to say no: strategic product decisions during growth

Maximising your sale value: the financial metrics that matter

Handling investor pressure without losing the plot

Should you hire a CEO?

Should you raise now? Here's what to consider

To sell or not to sell

How scaling affects your burn rate - and what to do about it

What growth actually looks like at the early stage - and what it doesn't

Preparing for due diligence: what good looks like

Speed vs. perfection: when good enough actually is good enough

Why retention is often more important than acquisition

Expanding into new markets without losing focus

The founder's role: when to step back vs. double down

How to get the most out of working with a digital product studio

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