{"id":58055,"date":"2019-01-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-27T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/richardvanhooijdonk.com\/blog\/a-strong-company-culture-is-what-makes-startups-great\/"},"modified":"2021-06-07T10:08:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-07T08:08:57","slug":"a-strong-company-culture-is-what-makes-startups-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/a-strong-company-culture-is-what-makes-startups-great\/","title":{"rendered":"A strong company culture is what makes startups great"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"bold-list\">\n<li>How to build a strong company culture<\/li>\n<li>Motivated employees help grow your business<\/li>\n<li>What do seasoned entrepreneurs think about startup culture?<\/li>\n<li>The first step in building a successful company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Silicon Valley-style startups are increasingly popular places to work. They develop the latest technologies, work on exciting projects, and are led by visionary entrepreneurs. So it\u2019s no wonder that 44 per cent of US graduates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesagencycouncil\/2018\/02\/23\/the-key-elements-for-building-a-successful-startup-culture\/#158a9d9f368e\">want<\/a> to work in such companies, while only 14 per cent prefer corporate jobs. After all, building a business from the ground up is a chance to leave a lasting mark on its future. As Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesagencycouncil\/2018\/02\/23\/the-key-elements-for-building-a-successful-startup-culture\/#55a2b2a5368e\">says<\/a>, \u201cIf you\u2019re offered a seat on the rocket ship, you don\u2019t ask what seat. You just get on.\u201d And while reaching great heights with a startup is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it\u2019s also a nerve-racking experience.<\/p>\n<p>Long working hours, job insecurity, and a lack of funding are some of the downsides of working in a young company. And even with their best efforts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesagencycouncil\/2018\/02\/23\/the-key-elements-for-building-a-successful-startup-culture\/#55a2b2a5368e\">a whopping<\/a> 75 per cent of startups still go bankrupt \u2013 but figuring out the cause of their failure is no easy task. Were they outcompeted? Did they not listen do their customers enough? Did they have a sub-standard marketing strategy? Whatever the case, the issue can often be \u201clinked directly to [the company\u2019s] culture\u201d, Candida Brush, a professor at Babson College, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.6q.io\/creating-a-great-company-culture-at-your-start-up\/\">says<\/a>. Indeed, a company\u2019s culture defines the values, expectations, and goals that guide employees and make them either motivated and creative teammates or unhappy individuals who don\u2019t care for your company the way you, the founder, do. This can make all the difference for a small business.<\/p>\n<p>A positive startup culture has been proven to be a key requirement for long-term growth. It enables founders to scale up their business, boost productivity, hire top-quality staff members, that have a sense of mission and know why they do what they do &#8211; and they tend to stick around for a long time. The responsibility for building a successful company culture falls on the shoulders of the founders and their first employees.<\/p>\n<h2>How to build a strong company culture<\/h2>\n<p>The first step is for a startup to really, deeply understand its vision and purpose, as that\u2019ll guide the company through good and bad times. The best way to figure this out is by asking yourself \u201cHow does my product really help people?\u201d For example, if you&#8217;ve developed a holiday rental platform, the purpose of such a company isn\u2019t merely to sell room reservations. It\u2019s actually much bigger than that &#8211; it\u2019s \u00a0helping people experience their dream holiday and have the time of their life. Once you\u2019ve defined the purpose and mission of your startup, communicate it to your employees, as they\u2019ll be the ones who will be promoting those values. This will not only motivate them, but also signal that the company values open communication between staff and leaders in a flat organisational environment, where everyone is included in the decision-making processes. Less hierarchy creates fertile ground for planting new ideas, where employees are encouraged to be creative and think outside the box.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2597\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2597\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2597 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/05\/strong-company-culture.jpg\" alt=\"Young men and women holding hands high up\" width=\"800\" height=\"547\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2597\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The first step is for a startup to really, deeply understand its vision and purpose, as that\u2019ll guide the company through good and bad times.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Managers need to foster creativity and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/what-are-the-obstacles-to-innovation-that-cause-new-products-and-services-to-fail\/\">innovation<\/a> by showing their employees that failure won\u2019t be perceived as a lack of competency but as a learning opportunity. That way, people will know they have the full support of the company they work for. And to ensure future employees develop the same \u2018sense of security and freedom, it\u2019s important to be specific when interviewing them for the job and describe the values your company stands for. Analysing their answers will help you decide if they\u2019ll be a good fit with the team.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the development and productivity of employees should be a key priority. A positive startup culture depends on empowering people and promoting their talents. For example, if several employees in the sales department consistently overachieve, reward them and provide the tools and training necessary to further develop their skills. Also, always be on the lookout for potential <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.richardvanhooijdonk.com\/en\/leaders-of-the-21st-century-shouldnt-play-boss\/\">leaders<\/a> among your employees. Show your confidence in them as they live and breathe the company\u2019s values. Finally, founders need to be aware that creating a successful startup culture isn\u2019t a one-off task and requires constant work and promotion of the values they stand for.<\/p>\n<h2>Motivated employees help owners grow the business<\/h2>\n<p>Developing a strong company culture is not an easy task, but its importance can\u2019t be stressed enough as it can result in huge (business) benefits. The entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk once <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/swlh\/7-things-i-learned-about-company-culture-from-working-at-a-rapid-growth-startup-3cf27ae2b5e3\">said<\/a> to the first 100 employees at VaynerMedia that it\u2019s their \u201cresponsibility to maintain the culture\u201d as the company continues to grow. This way of dealing with staff and creating an inspiring workplace ensured that his business <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/swlh\/7-things-i-learned-about-company-culture-from-working-at-a-rapid-growth-startup-3cf27ae2b5e3\">reached<\/a> an annual revenue of $200 million. Their positive culture motivated the employees to go the extra mile, trust each other, and create strong working relationships. They also recommended people who\u2019d be a good fit for the team, helping to develop a strong HR department. A successful startup culture such as the one at VaynerMedia motivates employees to stay with the company, fosters loyalty and makes them want to be part of the company\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Company Culture Is Greater Than Everything\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pZ7CvIzxv7c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What do seasoned entrepreneurs think about startup culture?<\/h2>\n<p>Neil Patel, a digital marketer and the co-founder of KISSmetrics, explains that hiring based on job skills alone never worked out for him. In his <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.6q.io\/start-up-founders-talk-startup-company-culture\/\">experience<\/a>, \u201cif people don\u2019t fit within your company culture, they will be more likely to butt heads when it doesn\u2019t make sense, quit when things aren\u2019t going well and not care for your company.\u201d On top of that, it\u2019s critical that entrepreneurs lead with their actions by adhering to the company\u2019s values. Rand Fishkin, the founder and CEO of the marketing software company Moz, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.6q.io\/start-up-founders-talk-startup-company-culture\/\">argues<\/a> that \u201ceven at Moz sometimes, the actions speak louder than what\u2019s on the mission statement or the core values list.\u201d Biz Stone, a co-founder of Twitter, agrees with this, and<a href=\"https:\/\/inside.6q.io\/start-up-founders-talk-startup-company-culture\/\"> adds<\/a> that \u201cIt\u2019s possible to build a business, help people, and enjoy our work.\u201d By ensuring their companies are more than just profit-driven entities, these founders managed to create lasting businesses that inspire employees and customers alike.<\/p>\n<h2>The first step in building a successful company<\/h2>\n<p>Startups are an increasingly popular career choice for many people lured by passionate founders and exciting projects. Yet, working for such a business usually means long working hours and job insecurity &#8211; as three out of four startups fail. Added to this sobering statistic is the fact that many young companies simply lack a strong culture that inspires employees to work harder and smarter than the competition. That\u2019s why entrepreneurs who instill positive values in their staff usually end up taking their business to great heights &#8211; a great example for startups to follow. Of course, nothing good comes easy, but you can start with one important step \u2013 explaining to your employees why you do what you do and inspiring them to share your passion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to build a strong company culture Motivated employees help grow your business What do seasoned entrepreneurs think about startup culture? The first step in building a successful company Silicon Valley-style startups are increasingly popular places to work. 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