BriefCase Radio Workshop
April 1, 2012 Radio Workshop
Getting started in business is easy as idea, solution, customers and team? On the next BriefCase radio workshop we breakdown what it means to start a business. We also share tips and strategies in our Psychology of Business segment. So Join me, Omar Muhammad on BriefCase Radio Workshop this Sunday at 9 pm on Public Radio WEAA 88.9 f.m., the voice of the community.
Psychology of Business: applying psychology to increase your business success
Uncovering Your Unconscious Spending Habits
Resource:
Dr. Renee, Founder & Director of Harding Consulting
www.areyouhappy.org
hardingconsulting@areyouhappy.org
Accounting E Insider: accounting strategies to grow your business
Overcoming Your Fear--Steps to Starting Your Business
Resource:
Rudolph T. Isaacs Jr., CPA
Isaacs & Simmons, P.C.
Certified Public Accountants
Office: 410-653-6853
www.isaacsandsimmons.comwww.isaacsandsimmons.com
Step 1: What problem are you solving either for yourself or others?
Step 2: What's the solution?
Step 3: Who will buy your product or service?
Step 4: What will make you successful in your industry?
Step 5: Who else is doing what you claim you will do?
Step 6: How will you reach customers?
Step 7: Build and document your processes and procedures.
Step 8: Delegate by using the 80/20 principal
Step 9: Build your internal and external team
Step 10: Understand the numbers
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The Entrepreneur's Game Plan
Next Week's BriefCase Radio Workshop includes strategies and information from our segments: Deal Maker E Insider: Online Toolkit
Click to listen to the April 1, 2012 Radio Workshop
Idea Bank for the Week
Three Tips to engage an intern
Do your homework. Assess your business needs and address these questions.
- Will you have time to fully train and engage an intern?
- Do you want someone with experience?
- What projects do you need help with? Will you need assistance short term or long term?
- Will the intern receive no pay for experience, a grade or a stipend?
- Do you know the laws to hire an intern?
Finding an intern.
- Do you have relationships with schools to help you identify candidates?
- Talk with fellow entrepreneurs about their internship experience.
- Employ your current staff or external team to offer recommendations on finding an intern.
Read Lies, Damned Lies & Internships: The Truth About Getting from Classroom to Cubicle by Heather R. Huhman.
On the Web
http://www.bigcarrot.com/
The site allows people with a common interest to come together and pool their contributions to create an inducement prize. Anyone can start a prize on any topic—from large social issues to smaller personal pursuits—and anyone with the ability to claim the prize can submit a solution. It’s the best way to achieve real results.
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