How many times have you put your idea of starting a business on the back burner? Fear, uncertainty and a hundred more excuses have stopped you. Yes, there is some risk involved, but not as much as you think. In this presentation I’ll share my five secrets to starting a business idea and growing it into a profitable endeavor. These five secrets will help motivate you, maybe even inspire you, to embark on the entrepreneurial adventure.

1. 5 Secrets
To Starting Your Business
Hannah Morgan
@careersherpa

2. You
Already
ARE
a business
of one

3. 3 Questions
What do you want to be known for?
Who is you audience?
How will you showcase?
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Certifications
Testimonials
Work samples
Personal brand
Awards
Special projects
Key words
Interests
Shared content

4. Sow Your Ideas

5. • Write a business plan
– SCORE
• Test your ideas with friends & Family
• Ask for ideas

6. Rally Your Team

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Lawyer
Accountant
Banker
Printer
Insurance Agent
Marketing Pro
Experienced
Owner

8. Start Small

9. Your business
will morph
Testing new
ideas is key
Be open to
change and
be flexible

10. Wear Many Hats

14. “
Testimonials…
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http://www.Links to articles.com

15. Vizify.com

16. About.me

17. Create Curated Content

18. Goa
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Message
Audienc
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19. 1.You already
are a business
of one
2.Sow Your
Ideas
3.Rally Your
Team
4.Start Small
5.Wear Many
Hats