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Nov. 20th 2009
The absolute best way to find a good idea is to look for a good idea. As an EIT (Entrepreneur-in-Training), you need to realize that a great business idea will never just ‘fall into your lap’. In my experience, and from speaking to successful young entrepreneurs, you must actively partake in an ideation process. There are many places that you can look for a good idea, but some of my favorites have been included in a past post that I wrote on Entrepreneurial […] Continue Reading Young Entrepreneurs: To Find a Good Idea, LOOK For One!
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Aug. 19th 2009
For young entrepreneurs, it’s difficult to take that first step – but it doesn’t have to be. That first step doesn’t necessarily mean assembling a business plan, and it doesn’t even have to mean committing to an idea. In fact, the first step for some (and perhaps most) could be getting in the entrepreneurial mindset and staying on top of current trends. But where do you find entrepreneurial resources? There are a number of resources that we use on a daily […] Continue Reading Resources for Young Entrepreneurs
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Mar. 20th 2009
While doing research and reading blogs by some of my favorite entrepreneurs/business people, I realized that I’d often make a small note on a post-it and stick it on my desk. The note more often than not moved around the desk a bit, blew to the floor a few times, before eventually being cleared off and either making its way to the garbage or into a bigger pile of old post-its. I find that when reading non-fiction books I also tend […] Continue Reading The Entrepreneurs Notebook
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Claudia re Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Reading these great comments from all members! Having a plan of attack and executing the plan is the best advice I know. I've read that many new […]
Eric re Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Thanks DeAnna - Our members have so much to offer other entrepreneurs, it's all a matter of getting the word out so that we can collectively help […]
DeAnna Lynn re Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Awesome article Eric! There is some GREAT advice here! :) So great of you to highlight the advice of others that are out there learning, do-ing and […]
Natalie re Three Self Assessments for Young Entrepreneurs
Thanks for your note John. I think that's a really good lesson: "Focus on the positives and eliminate as many negatives as possible." I've enjoyed going through […]
Business Planning: Prove and Get Operational | Garage Entrepreneurs re Garage Entrepreneurs Business Planning Blog Series: Part 2 (Screening Your Idea)
[...] Garage Entrepreneurs Business Planning Blog Series, we’ve taken you through generating an idea, assessing good ideas, and validating your idea – now it’s time to get […]