What I would offer to you is this piece of advice. First, don't rush to start a business. When you are "tired" after having been in a certain job or certain industry or anything actually, the first thing to do is to take a break. You can't be objective or clear right after you exit somethi...
Great question. You should definitely not drop the idea if you think that it is worth pursuing. Just like you need the tech-founder, he needs a business founder with a dream, and the passion to make it succeed. I suggest that following: 1. Do market validation/ POC to see if the idea has potent...
The outlook of U.S Private for Profit Universities during and post COVID-19 is likely to experience significant financial pressures, increased enrollment challenges, and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
As a an expert, there are several ways you can monetize your skills and knowledge. Here are a few options to consider: 1. Coaching and Consulting: Offer one-on-one coaching sessions or consulting services to individuals or businesses seeking clarity in their personal or professional lives. You c...
Well, you'll certainly have a lot of options for where to focus your marketing efforts, since entrepreneurs are a huge market and pretty much everywhere on the web. I'd recommend testing some different social media channels - grow a brand presence on the major networks, and if you have the budge...
It would be helpful to know the sector. I would try and start hyper local. That way you can easily and quickly get deals with small local businesses. You can then grow to small chains and then larger chains for a wider coverage. Small local business are in my experience very up for these ki...
I mentor Startups and Business Leaders and of course was mentored myself in years past. The best way to find a mentor is to first know who you are. What are your goals, your unfinished challenges and projects? Where do you fall short in your own estimation? Generate these notes and form lists. ...
Bear in mind that the approach Amazon took was during a time in which e-commerce was still just taking hold and was far from commonplace. Of course, starting with your own products and building an audience of shoppers gives you some leverage in attracting sellers when you change to a marketpla...
The easy answer is Yes! You must review results on a consistent basis to hold yourself accountable but to also analyze what went well and what did not go well. Too many times business owners fail to make adjustments based on the feedback they are receiving. Having a mentor or peer you can disc...
The patent process can be fairly expensive (depending on the product and your claims). I went through it over the course of several years (yes, you read that correctly) and it took MUCH longer than anyone projected and cost MUCH more as well. So depending upon your financial situation it might...