Web business has a glimse of FASHION (people want new just to get new) – and for the smart (anti Yuppie) new generation of Startups (development companies) the initial cost of TAKING ON THE BIG ESTABLISHMENT IS VERY LOW. I have earlier been mentioning the Wunderkids from 37signals – with probably more users of their NO BRAINIER WEBSERVICES (not negative) in the SMB segment then Microsoft Business Solutions and for sure SAP. Not to mention www.successfactors.com who have +1,5mio B2B users on their people management ASP solution ;) – BRAVO BINGO – go home Mr. Selfish SuperEgo EllisonCopy Salesforce.com.

Im fallow a bit in love with the hyped guys at Shopify – who are smarter then the rest.
1) Shopify did a small friends and family round (Aug. 2005)
1A) – the founders don’t take salary (love it !)
1AA) – that gives them 12 more months

2) – they use free software (

Ruby, bit too hyped though

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3) – they play the buzz game better then even Mcculley Culkin in the early 90�ies. Even without launching (could backfire – but better the being stealth for life ;)