Getting Started Information

There are many important things to consider when deciding to start your own business.  Often times it is advantageous to consider what makes or breaks a successful entrepreneur.  These videos below show actual entrepreneurs explaining what it takes to be successful.

Tips for Entrepreneurs
What Are the Best Qualities of an Entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurship 101 - Duke University

Planning Your Startup 101 - Duke University

Additional Resources:

Video - Five Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
Video - How Ideas Take Flight
Video - What Entrepreneurs Do
Video - Following Your Startup Vision - Stanford University
Video - Addicted to Entrepreneurship - DePaul University
Video - Startup Phase: Practical Factors - University of Arizona
Video - Entrepreneurship Basics - Carland Academy
Video - Entrepreneurial Vision - Carland Academy
Video - Choosing a Location - Carland Academy
Video - Franchising - Carland Academy
Video - Franchisors - Carland Academy
Podcast - Taking the First Steps: Company Basics - Oxford University
Podcast - Decision Making at a Startup - Yale University
Podcast - Starting a Startup - Yale University
Podcast - Start-up Keys: Test, Verify, Iterate - Yale University
Article - Test Your Business Model Against These 10 Elements