Startup Savvy for Entrepreneurs:

Bring the Startup in Your Mind to Life

A saying in China goes something like this:

The teacher shows the student the gate; the student walks through it.

Venture through the gate—use anything & everything to start and sustain your business.

Do not wait. Getting going is urgent. Start revenue flowing, staying mindful.

Begin Your Business Right Now!

You are excited about getting your business off the ground, but have nagging doubts about the risk; you are struggling to determine priorities; you are not sure about the need for a business plan; you cannot see how to raise the money you need. The sooner you get the seeds in the ground, the sooner revenue will bloom.

Find inspiring and practical ways to help you get into business faster and sustainably. Consider your questions about the whole idea of entrepreneurship. Think through the opportunities and risks. Weigh the financial implications and how to plan for success. You will have begun your startup already. Work through the necessary steps to startup before you take the plunge...

Take off sooner using The Essentials for Startups

You have moved on from the pre-planning stage and are ready to go. Take a look the Essentials, organized by business function and either go through them one at a time, or dig into the one you need right now.

This is not a management course, but material on management for the entrepreneur. They will help you get your ideas straight and avoid unnecessary pitfalls.

The Essentials are packed with guidance, ideas and the best way to proceed. they are designed to help you approach the planning and management of your new business. Find help on the business Essentials for startup and early-stage entrepreneurs...

Ask for Feedback on Your Business Pitch

Send your business pitch in less than 100 words and get feedback from a WorkSavvy veteran entrepreneur as soon as possible—for free. You need to be able to describe your startup very pithily. You have many people to convince. You know what you are about, but will they?

Attract attention with a firework description that captures the essence of what your business is about and how it can help. Do not forget that it should end with a call to action.

Follow these guidelines: keep it simple, surprising, and solid; make it meaningful, market-focused with a cogent business model. Tough? You bet! If you can boil your business down to its bare bones, you will be better able to articulate all your grander messages—financial, sales, and make it stand out from the ordinary. Send your draft business pitch and receive feedback to help sharpen it...

Get Your Business Plan Reviewed in 7 Days

You have a draft business plan, but are not sure how good it is or if it meets the objective you have in mind. WorkSavvy will provide you with a supportive critique and pointers for making it work with a response in 7 working days for just $475.

Business Plans take many forms. The danger is that they take on a life of their own and you risk confusing the map for the territory.The plan is vital, but it is not the business. A signed mutual non-disclosure agreement is available. Send a copy of your business plan to receive a review in 7 days...

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Use On-demand Executive Assistance by WorkSavvy

On-demand staff work by WorkSavvy's On-demand Executive Assistance (OEA) service will save you time and money, let alone the frustration of being inundated by the plethora of tasks you feel to be top priority.

You can have virtual staff undertake data gathering for your business plan, generate leads, or set up appointments with prospects. OEA can also make you written communications even better. Given that your commitment can be short-term, you are not committing your precious funds to work or people that your changing needs do not demand long-term. Use this cost-effective service for answering your pressing business startup questions...

Access the Tool Chest for Practical Help

You can get free access to dozens of Startup Briefings, Tools and Techniques. They are full of useful information and ways of dealing with tasks. If you register for free as a Startup Counselor Member you will receive new ones as they are published.

This resource includes materials on entrepreneurship & small business management, customer profiling & getting to market, cashflow & financial bootstrapping, structuring & growing the business, as well as tips on making effective use of the Internet.

The Business Products in the Tool Chest have been carefully selected to be of greatest and most cost-effective use to you in the vital early stages of your new business. Review the contents of the Tool Chest for entrepreneurs now and sign up for new ones...

Visit the Startup Savvy Library for Helpful References

Here you will find a wide variety of published material in different media. The library is stocked with books, links and videos selected to be of maximum use to you as you develop your business.

These are not just hyperlink, but each item in the library is briefly described so that you waste no time in rushing around the Web and finding that the item had no relevance for you. The selection is carefully undertaken to save you time and trouble. Visit the entrepreneur's Library and find what you need to make your business easier...

Read Startup Savvy's Blog: The Business Owl

You can read the The Business Owl's Blog any time. The entries are not long and will often take you somewhere interesting or useful. You may find ideas that stimulate your own action.

Blogs are ten a penny. You probably follow some. I have, and been disappointed. Here are some blogs that are worthwhile for entrepreneurs.

The trouble is that there are many that fall short of expectation. They are not kept up-to-date, ramble on and consume your valuable time. I hope mine is an exception to those shortcomings. If not, please let me know.

As with any blog, you are invited to participate and help other readers benefit from your special knowledge and experience. Go read the Business Owl's Blog and benefit right away...

Support Your Startup by Using WorkSavvy

WorkSavvy offers many different ways to guide and support you in the process of starting your business and in its early stages. You can get as little or as much help as you would like from a veteran entrepreneur. It is like having a coach, an extra resource and a Board member at your shoulder, just when and how you need the help and support.

You can get assistance with issues both concerned with how you personally proceed, as well as those more to do with business development. Even with bags of work experience behind you, it is often tough to feel secure about what you do. Without colleagues, it can be lonely and you will be working long hours and may have the impression that you will not manage to do all you need to do. Make an initial contact with WorkSavvy using the contact form so we can discuss your startup wants and needs...

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