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Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

phanio — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:06:41 GMT

If funding is holding you back - how much are you seeking? And, what are the funds to be used for? There are many options for new businesses but they depend on the amount you are seeking and the purpose of those funds.

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Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

Sassyjo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:53:17 GMT

You know Sologuide, besides number 6 holding me back. I believe mine is sitting on number 9. I'm on autopilot. I don't like that feeling. I have even gone and asked a few business owners if they know of anyone who would like to invest in a small business with me. Well that is in the works so hopefully i will hear something there. I just don't have the funding, but i have everything else. I just have to wait and see.

Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

TheSoloGuide — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:33:32 GMT

waacst:

I wrote a recent post on my blog titled, "The Home Based Business: It Is What you Make It".

Here's the link:

http://thesologuide.com/1224/the-home-based-business-it-is-what-you-make-it/

Now although it is titled for a home based business, I give 12 criteria to commit to for launching and growing a successful business. They are:

Create a business that integrates with your life plans of personal and economic goals.
Be passionate about your business and the market that you are servicing.
Build a business that is an extension of your strengths and experience. Know your weaknesses. Have them covered by others, but manage the results.
Research your market (overall industry, competitors and customers). Make sure that the market is large enough to meet your financial goals (determine what phase of the s-curve it is in).
Have a business plan. Create a plan based upon a unique value proposition for your market at a reasonable price.
Make sure that you are well funded.
Get involved within your industry. Build a network of mentors, business associates and joint venture partners.
Know your financial limits. Don't operate beyond your means.
Take action. Stay involved. Don't let your business coast on autopilot.
Provide a consistent, beneficial experience for your customers.
Review your business and market on a regular basis.
Make definitive choices and adapt quickly to the changes in your market.

After reading this, let me know if you have any questions.

Hope this helps.

Doug Dolan

The Solopreneur's Guide

http://thesologuide.com/

Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

spacebrown — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:15:42 GMT

These are some tips for for you.
Have an unalterable determination, GRIT in other words
Have a good support system
Have a greater purpose. Just making money is a poor cause.
These three basic tips will help you bootstrap your own business.
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Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

fiorza — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:09:58 GMT

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Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

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Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

LUCKIEST — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:01:10 GMT

Young entrepreneur seeking mentor

Where to start, Start by developing a Business Plan. A Bus Plan services as a tool
to get you started.
You can get info on a Bus Plan at a Book Store, Library or SCORE.
SCORE is FREE

Again LUCKIEST

Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

waacst — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:48:42 GMT

well to be honest i havent decided when to start yet... i havent gotten that far.. but I know i am not ready to apply for any kind of liscensing or anything.. right now it is simply an idea in my head that I know I want to do and am very serious about... What I am looking for is some help on what I should do to get myself started, what steps I should take... i have never attempted this before and i guess you could say that im clueless!.... i know how to run it but i dont know how to start it!

Re: Young entrepreneur seeking mentor!

LUCKIEST — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:20:44 GMT

Young entrepreneur seeking mentor, Welcome.

I am a SCORE counselor and YES SCORE does mentor people in business.

How can I help?? SCORE and I can also help with your business plan.

When do you plan on starting this business??

LUCKIEST