Greenhorn Guide for Getting Started

Whether you woke up yesterday and decided you want to be an entrepreneur or have been tinkering with some ideas on your own, there’s a lot to consider when you’re an aspiring young entrepreneur. This guide intends to give you a checklist of what to do to significantly increase your likelihood of success.

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Here’s a breakdown of the different sections:

• PART I: Starting from Scratch

  You recently had the epiphany you want to be an entrepreneur, but really haven’t gotten started yet. Here’s what to do…

• PART II: Getting Out There

  You’ve read a lot about startups and love every minute. You’re starting to take interests in specific industries and startups and may have a few ideas of your own. How do you get “plugged in” to the community?

• PART III: Building a Reputation, Network and a Following

  You’re out in the community meeting people, reading and learning…now it’s time to establish a reputation and build a following. Here’s how.

• PART IV: Working on Your Idea

  You’re takin part in the conversation and have built a network. You finally have that great idea you want to pursue. Now what?

• PART V: Making it Official

  You’ve vetted the idea and have a small team, here’s what you do to get serious and launch your business.