Posts Tagged ‘Mentor’

How an Entrepreneur Hunts for the Right Mentor(s)

Entrepreneurs are a lonely breed and it’s because of this loneliness that we constantly yearn for help and improvement. One effective way of getting help is to find a good mentor. Good entrepreneur mentors can be found everywhere but it’s not easy finding one that’s perfect for you.

In this post, I hope to share some of the key things to look at when finding a mentor for you and your business. A good mentor can go a long way for the entrepreneur both personally and professionally. If you don’t have one or have had trouble finding a good one, then keep reading. Read the rest of this entry »

Entrepreneurs: You Can Only Take People As Far As You Have Gone Yourself

It’s true what they say: no one person really knows EVERYTHING.

Then there is the saying about people who know a little about a lot of things. However, this does not make one an expert by any stretch of the imagination.

Recently, I read an article entitled “Be Careful Who You Listen To” on a blog from James Malinchak, a gentleman and fellow entrepreneur I know from several years ago when we were in a speakers training weekend course. I enjoyed reading his article which he posted in a group I subscribe to on LinkedIn.

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Resources for the Solo Entrepreneur: On Your Own, But Not Alone

Andrew Carnegie once said “no man will make a great a business who wants to do it all himself or get all of the credit”. In other words, if you want to be successful as an entrepreneur you are going to need the help of others. This is especially true of the sole proprietor entrepreneur aka the Solo-preneur.

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