Entrepreneur Mentorship

Entrepreneurs have to learn to use all of the resources available to them. Mentors can provided much needed support and ideas to drive a new business. An Entrepreneur can find a local Mentorship program, or often times will reach out to a friend or family member. Here are a few things to remember when you are looking for a mentor and what to do to successfully build the relationship.

1. Give them all the details of your business - make sure they understand your objectives and ideas.

2. Be open to suggestions - As an Entrepreneur it is often hard to take advice from someone on the outside, but listening is often the key to success.

3. Set up a weekly meeting or conference - I have walked away from several meetings thinking, "I wish I had more time with them," make the time and get it scheduled.

4. Show them appreciation - Their time is as valuable as yours make sure to respect it and treat them accordingly.

If you do not know a mentor or would like to find one contact us and we will you in touch with an organization or person. Make the first step, look for help, and build your company.

Not A Straight Line To Success

I have found that being an entrepreneur is not a straight line to success. I have read a lot of articles and studied Entrepreneurship in college, and now that I am on my own I have realized how many misses there will be before the success. I thought that with an education and some experience I would be on my way. I was wrong. I have found that there is not one path to Entrepreneurship. Some people work three days a week, work after noon. I was so used to working in an office and 9-5 that I have had to get used to working when I am most efficient and also when it is most needed. I still conform to the 9-5 mold and make sure to get all the work done for the day before I go to bed, but I am learning more and more that I am not a morning person, and that the afternoons are the most effective time for me. Entrepreneurship is about matching your personal skills with the business. I think I just thought that meant I could do whatever I wanted. In a sense I can do whatever I want, but that does not mean that I will get paid or have any money. Entrepreneurship for me is about finding a balance.

Young Entreprenuer

As an Entrepreneur I am always looking for resources (especially free ones)! I have started too look around online for blogs and links for Entrepreneur help. I have found Young Entrepreneur, a resourceful and helpful tool for every Entrepreneur. I like the youthful spirit of the posts, and the new topics. They break free from the typical postings and provide direct and helpful information for any Entrepreneur. Mixing Interviews with posts helps to mix motivation and help for anyone starting out. It even provides information for mature businesses. This Post is one of my favorites. I think so many times people have a global view when they put their business on the Internet, and many times their key clients can be in their neighborhood. I think this post really gives a good snapshot of the concept of Young Entrepreneur and its mission. Finding your niche as a business owner is the key to success. Finding that niche in your area starts to build momentum and can be the building blocks for success. Young Entrepreneur is a clean and simple tool for business owners or budding entrepreneurs to use to get connected in a community and learn new tools. I have not even delved into their forums, but those seem like a great way to connect with Entrepreneurs and start ups. It is something I check everyday and recommend you add to your list of daily blogs.