Business Quote by Steve Wozniak
“A lot of things seem to be worth almost no money. but if you do them very well, and they help people fill a need, there's a great business you can build around that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2005, Wired Magazine
Creating value from modest, well‑executed services that meet genuine needs can generate profitable businesses.
In simple terms: Good work that meets a need can become a profitable business.
Key Takeaway
Focus on excellence in simple, needed services.
Themes
entrepreneurship
value creation
service
business
innovation
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- consulting
- product design
- social enterprise
- non‑profit services
Key Concepts
market need
execution
profitability
Questions to Reflect On
- What simple need could you serve exceptionally well?
- How can you scale a niche service?
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