Entrepreneur Myths (12)

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Entrepreneur Myth #7: Education is critical to being a successful entrepreneur My father used to always tell me, “Son, without education, you’re nothing.” I can’t tell you how many times he emphasized education as the… Started by entrepreneurdex team	1	Nov 20, 2010 Reply by rwaggs
Anyone Can Start Their Own Business There are opportunities EVERYWHERE. Computers open the whole wide world to possibilities. Local flea markets mean that anyone can start the… Started by Ray Cates	1	Aug 26, 2009 Reply by damir perge
Entrepreneur Myth #10: You have to “dress for success” when raising capital I hate wearing suits and ties. Don’t get me wrong, I have a few Armani suits myself but I could count on one hand the number of times I wor… Started by entrepreneurdex team	1	Aug 4, 2009 Reply by Jana Arnold
Entrepreneur Myth #9: Just make it and they will come I’ve seen great products on the market with no sales or limited sales. Just because you’ve built a better mousetrap, or even the best mouse… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 26, 2009
Entrepreneur Myth #1: Entrepreneurs are Born Much debate has centered on whether the entrepreneur possesses some ‘entrepreneurial gene.’ Based on my personal experience of investing in… Started by entrepreneurdex team	2	Jun 16, 2009 Reply by Jana Arnold
Entrepreneur Myth #8: I became an entrepreneur to be my “own boss” I laugh heartily when I hear this statement made by entrepreneurs. Let me tell you a secret, I became an entrepreneur so I can become filth… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 15, 2009
Entrepreneur Myth #6: You Must Be First to Market When I was younger, I thought that being first to market was one of the most important considerations of any venture. I’ve learned and expe… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 15, 2009
Entrepreneur Myth #5: All you need is have a great idea to succeed Newbie entrepreneurs are susceptible to this mentality. I’ve seen it as an investor. Age does not determine this flawed mentality. It reall… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 5, 2009
Entrepreneur Myth #4: Ideas Are a Dime a Dozen I’ve heard this statement by investors more than I care to admit – regardless of the market sector, including the movie business. Good idea… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 4, 2009
Entrepreneur Myth #3: The Entrepreneur Risked It All to Make It This is complete bullshit. The media makes heroes of entrepreneurs who have risked it all to make it. Risking it all is not the “secret to… Started by entrepreneurdex team	0	Jun 3, 2009