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The First 25 Steps As An Startup Entrepreneur
via mario.nolla
I’m now working on startup numero 3. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the process but I’ve not really enjoyed the process, yet. As in, I’ve not made it. I’ve yet to create anything that was sell-able, sustainable, or strong enough to go full time on. So, I decided to make a list for myself of the first 25 things that I should do before really diving into the next one. Each step or tip has a link to resources on making that step happen. Follow these steps (not necessarily in order) so that you don’t have to use tip #26.
Here’s what you’ll first need to do in order to really start on the right foot.
- Get Your Head Right
- Build The Right Foundation
- Put Your Lipstick On and Pucker Up
- Getting Attention
- Oh Yea, You May Need Money
Get Your Head Right
There are so many great blogs out there with experienced advice on starting businesses that it’s foolish not to read them. Spend some time learning from the experience and mistakes of others.
“Smart men learn from their own mistakes, Genius’s learn from the mistakes of others.” -Unknown
- Start a Business with Passion – Loic Lemeur is one of the most passionate entrepreneurs I’ve watched. He talks about how to start with passion.
- Read Getting Started - This book by 37 Signals is one of the best books for starting a technology business. How to develop with style, speed, adn efficiency using Agile. Learn from the great companies especially when the provide such a valuable & insightful resource.
