There’s one thing that all entrepreneurs have in common and that they have to possess in order to succeed. This is a quality called “drive”. You have to have drive in order to take something that is an idea and turn it into a dream, even more so to pursue it with everything you’ve got. Whether you are in top gear already chasing your goals with a business in full swing or you’re still formulating a plan, the key is to keep accelerating. To that end, this week’s Gig Economy is all about strategies and motivations to keep you going forward.
Motivation for Every Aspect
Whether you think you’ve got everything under control or you feel like you’re totally losing control, TED talks are an excellent resource for broadening your horizons and learning new business strategies that have been tried and tested by the speakers. Check out this Inc piece on 5 of the top lessons to learn from some of TED’s most popular talks.
Keep Your Cool
Think presenting to potential investors is tough? Your coldest audience has nothing on this Finnish startup competition! Check out this video at Geektime of the Polar Bear Pitching competition where founders must pitch their startup while standing in a freezing Finnish ice hole. The next time you’re giving your elevator pitch, you’ll just be glad you’re not freezing.
Small Business Makes a Mark
We talk a lot about the importance of marketing your business through social media. It turns out, we’re not the only ones who know how vital this method is! Facebook recently released data that shows that a majority of those advertising on the platform are small businesses. Are you one of them? If not, it’s worth looking into!
Accelerate Yourself
If you’ve heard about startup accelerators and you’re wondering what all the hype is about, this is the story for you. VentureBeat brings us an article with the inside scoop on what it means to be part of an accelerator. If you’ve ever considered joining one of these programs or have even just scoffed at the idea, this is a good opportunity to get an insider’s perspective.
Pool Your Resources
Are you using all of the resources available to you to make your business succeed? Even the human resources? If you think collaboration is simply the sharing of ideas and advice, you may be missing out on a rich resource for building your business. Check out this article from Tech Cocktail on how one woman built a better system to help women in Dallas collaborate more effectively. You may learn a thing or two about building your own network in your hometown.
What have you done to accelerate your business lately? Tell us in the comments!
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