5 secrets to starting a business
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How many times have you put your idea of starting a business on the back burner? Fear, uncertainty and a hundred more excuses have stopped you. Yes, there is some risk involved, but not as much as you think. In this presentation I’ll share my five secrets to starting a business idea and growing it into a profitable endeavor. These five secrets will help motivate you, maybe even inspire you, to embark on the entrepreneurial adventure.TRANSCRIPT
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5 Secrets
To Starting Your Business
Hannah Morgan
@careersherpa
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You Already ARE a business of one
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What do you want to be known for?Who is you audience?How will you showcase?
– Certifications– Testimonials– Work samples– Personal brand– Awards– Special projects– Key words– Interests– Shared content
3 Questions
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Sow Your Ideas
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• Write a business plan– SCORE
• Test your ideas with friends & Family• Ask for ideas
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Rally Your Team
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• Lawyer• Accountant• Banker• Printer• Insurance Agent• Marketing Pro• Experienced
Owner
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Start Small
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Your business will morph
Testing new ideas is key
Be open to change and be flexible
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Wear Many Hats
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“Testimonials…
”http://www.Links to articles.com
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Vizify.com
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About.me
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Create Curated Content
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Goal Audien
ce
Message
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1.You already are a business of one
2.Sow Your Ideas
3.Rally Your Team
4.Start Small
5.Wear Many Hats