Fear is the number one thing that holds us back from success and keeps the majority of the working population chained to a job they don’t love. This is what sets entrepreneurs apart. While everyone has fears, it is how you deal with your fear that makes a difference.
As a small business owner, it can be difficult to determine the true potential of an idea when you’re examining its pros and cons within the echo chamber of your own mind.
Generally, in in almost every aspect of planning, starting, managing and growing a business. Limited specific area or industry expertise, but general knowledge of almost every area from start-up to public company management. Most of career as founder and/or CEO
Having grown up working in a family owned small business I have a passion for seeing entrepreneurs succeed. Although I had a 46 year career in Corporate America and the experience of leading multiple large businesses, my wife and I owned a small business for +10 years during this time. With knowledge of tactical and strategic processes across many disciplines I feel I can be a good sounding board for clients seeking ideas and direction for their specific business endeavor.
Mentoring, Research support, Business development
I'm here to assist you with any tech or operational roadblocks you might run into with your business. Excited to share my experience across a variety of areas, be it Software as a Service, AI, cybersecurity, inventory management and logistics, making your processes more efficient, or if you're stepping into starting or purchasing your very first business and need to put together your first business plan for investors. Plus, if you just want to bounce some business ideas around, I'm all ears!
Starting a business in Idaho can be an exhilarating endeavor, brimming with the potential for growth and triumph. However, the process can be intricate, particularly when it comes to dealing with legal and logistical aspects. If you are contemplating embarking on the journey of starting a business in Idaho, here are seven crucial steps to steer you in the right direction. This comprehensive guide will also provide you with the essential resources offered by the State of Idaho to assist you along the way.
Are you a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner based in the U.S., keen on maximizing your business potential? If the answer is 'yes', SCORE's Treasure Valley mentoring services are here to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.
Simple Steps is a four part series convering the following topics for starting a new business.
Startup Basics - Test a business idea and identify the key factors that influence startup success. Gain an overview of the skills and tools needed when deciding to start a business, advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for specific businesses and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.
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