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Young Guns: TheFearless Entrepreneur’s Guide too Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own by Robert Tuchman
Written by: Nikki LeighArticle Overview: Part of the American Dream is to own your own business. Millions of people have done this – but we also know that many people fail in business every year, many in the first years. So, is there a secret to succeeding as a new entrepreneur? There are a number of factors and Young Guns by Robert Tuchman is a very good place to get started.
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Young Guns: TheFearless Entrepreneur’s Guide too Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own by Robert Tuchman
Anyone who is in business for themselves knows that there are many things that make a difference in the success or failure of any business. I've managed businesses for over 20 years for a wide variety of business owners and usually I was hired to reorganize and fix struggling businesses. This gives me a unique perspective in the qualities and decisions that make a successful entrepreneur. So, I was very interested to read Young Guns and to see what Robert Tuchman had to say.
I cringe every time I hear someone say "All you need is a great idea and you'll be a success." I was participating in a writer's conference symposium for business authors and the man beside me said that and I had to chime in and disagree. It made for an awkward hour - but it had to be said. So, I opened this book and waited to see if the author would say that. I'm very glad to report that he did not.
I was very glad that the first chapter is titled "Why Not Me?" What a great way to start the book? It made me even happier when I looked at the table of contents and found "The Idea" was chapter 3. This is the table of contents.
• Chapter 1 - Why Not Me?
• Chapter 2 - The Decision.
• Chapter 3 - The Idea.
• Chapter 4 - The First Test and The First Plan.
• Chapter 5 - The Partner Principle.
• Chapter 6 - Gut Check: Getting Started.
• Chapter 7 - Priorities for That First All-Consuming Year.
• Chapter 8 - You Are the Company.
• Chapter 9 - Technology: Our Generation's Great Equalizer.
• Chapter 10 - Service is What You're Selling.
• Chapter 11 - Back Up Your Sell.
• Chapter 12 - Inside Players: Your Team.
• Chapter 13 - Celebrate Failure, Reward Success.
• Chapter 14 - Your Vendor Relationships Matter.
• Chapter 15 - By The Numbers.
• Chapter 16 - Why Not You?
Robert Tuchman tells the reader to be sure that it is really a big idea. Just being excited about an idea isn't enough and many times we hear that its only important to find something that the market needs. While these are all elements of a successful idea - Tuchman says that its also important to find something that you are truly interested in. This proves that my "big idea" probably wouldn't be your "big idea".
I've always said that people should never make the decision to start a business without putting together a business plan. This can be daunting, but its also very revealing. In Young Guns, Tuchman provides a simple game plan to help the aspiring entrepreneur get started. This is not a complete and in depth business plan, but it is enough to help you get started and to evaluate your idea to see if its feasible.
There is a chapter about business partners. Should you have one? If so, what sort of person should you choose? The right or wrong decision about a business partner can have a huge impact on your business and your life.
He talks in depth about service - just selling a product or service is not enough. You need to back up your product or service with great customer service. As I was told years ago by my grandfather - great customer service guarantees you have customers and without customers you won't have a business.
These are just a few of the things I really enjoyed about Young Guns and I highly recommend it for a person who is considering starting their own business. This is a book that you can and should read before you have an idea - it could even spark a great business idea and he will also help you develop the skills you need to launch a business.
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Young Entrepreneur Organization - All You Need To Know
- The Young Entrepreneur Organization (YEO) is a global community of entrepreneurs. This non-profit organization aims to make its members successful in their business through networking and training programs. This article tells you all you need to know about the Young Entrepreneur Organization, and the opportunities it makes available to young entrepreneurs from across the world.
Young Entrepreneur Organization: Facts.
1) The Young Entrepreneur Organization has 5,000 members in 35 countries across the world. 2) The organization was founded in 1987. Since then, it has helped many aspiring entrepreneurs with training facilities and getting in touch with the right people.
3) The average age of the members of Young Entrepreneur Organization is 34 years.
4) In order to be eligible for the membership of Young Entrepreneur Organization, you need to be under the age of 40; and be the founder or partner in a business that has annual sales of more than $1 million.
World Entrepreneurs Organization: A part of the Young Entrepreneur Organization, the World Entrepreneur Organization and takes the message of Young Entrepreneur Organization to many additional places around the world. This organization is especially active in the area of education and training for entrepreneurs.
Young Entrepreneur Organization: Objectives.
1) To foster entrepreneurship.
2) To support Young Entrepreneur Organization members by providing them the chance to network and grow.
3) To provide resources to its members so that they can benefit the economy through innovative business ideas.
4) According to Young Entrepreneur Organization, you get to share your story with those who have had similar experiences, and thus gain insight into the best principles of entrepreneurship.
Young Entrepreneur Organization: Facilities.
At the Young Entrepreneur Organization, you get to meet and share views with like-minded people and fellow entrepreneurs. In order to facilitate a free exchange of ideas and growth for its member, the Young Entrepreneur Organization provides the following facilities to members.
1) Forum: Join the forum of the Young Entrepreneur Organization and start networking with entrepreneurs from across the world. Each forum group has 12 members who come together regularly to share their experiences and discuss issues related to entrepreneurship.
2) Mentor: In conjunction with the World Presidents’ Organization, the Young Entrepreneur Organization guides and counsels young entrepreneurs through a mentor program by the best business leaders.
3) Social Innovation: The Social Innovators Program involves Young Entrepreneur Organization member who wish to do something for about social issues. It helps members become socially aware citizens and gives them the opportunity to do something for their community.
4) Marketplace: The marketplace allows members to post business offers and receive replies from other members.
These are just some of the facilities you will get if you become part of the Young Entrepreneur Organization. Others, like meeting prospective clients through trade shows, and special tools to network and meet with the right people are also part of the YEO facilities.
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The Value of Mentoring
- Successful mentor pairings (in case there was any doubt as to the value of mentoring):
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3. Donald Kendall (former CEO of PepsiCo) mentor to John Scully (former CEO of Apple)
4. Harland Sanders (the Colonel) mentor to Dave Thomas (founder of Wendy's)
5. Stuart Friend (KMart manager) mentor to Wayne Sales (CEO of Canadian Tire)
6. Jim Rohn (author, motivational speaker) mentor to Anthony Robbins (author, motivational speaker)
7. Robert Patterson (CEO, National Cash Register) mentor to Thomas Watson (founder of IBM)
8. Henri-Paul Rosseau (President, Laurentian Bank of Canada) mentor to isabel Rodriquez and Yves Besner (i4design and winners, Young Entrepreneur Award)
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