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Tough Decisions
Posted by Rene Jansen
There has really been no boring day at all since we started bPerform. The positive results from the last few weeks, like positive feedback in the user reviews, interest from investors and nice publicity in the Computable last week (Thanks to Rene Rippen who wrote a nice article about us) gave me a lot of energy. However, something very sad happened as well. Over the last few months it turned out that my old friend David, who joined bPerform from the start, was less and less on the same page as Mark and myself regarding focus, priorities and approach for bPerform. I tried several times to get ourselves on the same track again, but unfortunality we had to decide that cooperation with the three of us was no longer an option. I feel especially sad since David is an old friend, and it is disappointing to realise we can drink beer together, play pool or darts together, but can't work together. I have always said "I never wanna be in business with friends". For once I didn't stick to one of my basic rules and see what happens... I've really tried to make this work but have to conclude it simply doesn't work.Of course Mark and I are continuing with double energy. We are already discussing several options to fill the gap. Most likely, we will change our business model based on this new reality. I'm considering to make the bPerform organisation a "lean and mean" concept-marketing and sales organisation, and do all the further development off shore. This would lower our operating cost, offer higher flexibility and we can survive with a lower cash flow. Our first thoughts are that this approach is an even better plan than our original busines plan. Coming week I've to present our new business plan, so a few more days (and nights!) to discuss with potential partners and make plans for this new direction...