Getting started as an entrepreneur can be an exciting, and at times scary, thought for young people. What’s your advice to young entrepreneurs who are thinking about starting their first business? What’s the one thing you wish someone would have told you?
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I regularly post advice for new business startups and entrepreneurs on my
blog.
Check out The Art and Science of Success in Business at
http://artscibiz.blogspot.com
Or email me anytime.
All the best of good fortune to you in your business adventures.
I think the best piece of advice is to find partners or mentors that can show
you the ropes and share best practices. If someone has already gone through
it, use their expertise to propel you forward. Another great piece of advice
is to ensure that you have the insurance coverage you need to ensure
financial security. Since you are starting a small business, that will be
your livelihood, and it will be extremely important to be prepared for
catastrophic events that could hinder your ability to do business. Find a
reputable insurance agent that has your best interest in mind is a valuable
tool. They can help you prepare for the worst to give you peace of mind and
security for the future.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Call me at
407.622.6634, email me at simone.baldwin@horacemann.com, or visit my website
at http://www.teachersinsurancespecialists.com/index.cfm.
Geeks N Gizmo | Window Shopper |
3/18/2013 - 1:23 am
i have also started business couple of months ago. I am 25 years old and have
been working since 10 years. When i started my business in same field Online
PC Repair Services. I was very excited. I earned good revenue. Their were
lots of things that i did not know about online marketing but when i found i
realized how much more money i can earn. I am sure i will not be doing job
again in future. My advice for Young entrepreneurs is you should have that
zeal in you that you can do this. Once started don't look back, don't loose
hope. I also faced bad days. Consider it to be your learning period. And i am
sure one day you will succeed the same way i did.
My advice is to start a business in an industry that you're passionate about
and where you have unique expertise. I talk to a lot of entrepreneurs and
would-be entrepreneurs. When they tell me their idea, the first thing I try
to determine is if I think they are the right person to execute on the idea.
Do they have the industry experience, connections, and relevant expertise to
give them the ability to quickly and accurate evaluate the opportunities and
execute on them? Entrepreneurship is a tough, but rewarding path, and it's
filled with unpredictable bumps and turns. As an entrepreneur, it is
extremely helpful to have the benefit of industry and technical experience
when you face those inevitable challenges.
My advice would be to start your business while you are STILL young.
Seriously. I started Comstor when I was 25, no kids, no mortgage, not a lot
of downside. Now at 53 I find entrepreneurialism is far more difficult
despite the fact that I have A LOT more experience. Strike while you have the
energy and burning desire. You will need both. Much success to you...
My advice would be to start your business while you are STILL young. Seriously. I started Comstor when I was 25, no kids, no mortgage, not a lot of downside. Now at 53 I find entrepreneurialism is far more difficult despite the fact that I have A LOT more experience. Strike while you have the energy and burning desire. You will need both. Much success to you...
I would just add, start and grow your bussines BEFORE making any kids.
This goes especialy for internet type of bussines that you can do from your
home.
It gets quite complicated when you need to track your conversions and press
play on some youtube cartoon at the same time.
Starting young gives you time and teaches you many things. One can experiment
with trial and error methods.
If you have an idea just start-up with it
I agree with this
FastMikie | Window Shopper | 5/15/2013 - 4:51 pm
blog.
Check out The Art and Science of Success in Business at
http://artscibiz.blogspot.com
Or email me anytime.
All the best of good fortune to you in your business adventures.
"Thank you for the opportunity to be of service."
Michael McCafferty
d.brown22 | Window Shopper | 4/28/2013 - 6:21 am
Teachers Insurance Specialists | Window Shopper | 4/19/2013 - 10:38 am
you the ropes and share best practices. If someone has already gone through
it, use their expertise to propel you forward. Another great piece of advice
is to ensure that you have the insurance coverage you need to ensure
financial security. Since you are starting a small business, that will be
your livelihood, and it will be extremely important to be prepared for
catastrophic events that could hinder your ability to do business. Find a
reputable insurance agent that has your best interest in mind is a valuable
tool. They can help you prepare for the worst to give you peace of mind and
security for the future.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Call me at
407.622.6634, email me at simone.baldwin@horacemann.com, or visit my website
at http://www.teachersinsurancespecialists.com/index.cfm.
Geeks N Gizmo | Window Shopper | 3/18/2013 - 1:23 am
been working since 10 years. When i started my business in same field Online
PC Repair Services. I was very excited. I earned good revenue. Their were
lots of things that i did not know about online marketing but when i found i
realized how much more money i can earn. I am sure i will not be doing job
again in future. My advice for Young entrepreneurs is you should have that
zeal in you that you can do this. Once started don't look back, don't loose
hope. I also faced bad days. Consider it to be your learning period. And i am
sure one day you will succeed the same way i did.
goldenfishka | Window Shopper | 3/6/2013 - 7:48 pm
leowelder | Window Shopper | 3/6/2013 - 12:22 pm
and where you have unique expertise. I talk to a lot of entrepreneurs and
would-be entrepreneurs. When they tell me their idea, the first thing I try
to determine is if I think they are the right person to execute on the idea.
Do they have the industry experience, connections, and relevant expertise to
give them the ability to quickly and accurate evaluate the opportunities and
execute on them? Entrepreneurship is a tough, but rewarding path, and it's
filled with unpredictable bumps and turns. As an entrepreneur, it is
extremely helpful to have the benefit of industry and technical experience
when you face those inevitable challenges.
david | Performer | 1/6/2013 - 11:01 am
Seriously. I started Comstor when I was 25, no kids, no mortgage, not a lot
of downside. Now at 53 I find entrepreneurialism is far more difficult
despite the fact that I have A LOT more experience. Strike while you have the
energy and burning desire. You will need both. Much success to you...
Gregos | Window Shopper | 1/8/2013 - 7:06 pm
This goes especialy for internet type of bussines that you can do from your
home.
It gets quite complicated when you need to track your conversions and press
play on some youtube cartoon at the same time.
RezeirvreaBarraza | Window Shopper | 12/28/2012 - 4:52 pm
visiclic | Window Shopper | 12/18/2012 - 11:41 am
with trial and error methods.
If you have an idea just start-up with it
I agree with this
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