Tips, Foibles, Thoughts on Entrepreneurship

Power of the Zig Zag

The Entrepreneur Quiz

Are you ready?

I passed the quiz and…

…look what happened!

A little About Me

I AM…Me Wife Mom Daughter Sister Friend

I AM NOT:

Employee

I DO…Training Designing Org

Development Career Coaching Project Management

What do you want to know?Post-Its, pensJot down a few questions you have about

contracting, consulting.

Tips Tactical

Type of consultant/contractorNamingNiche NetworkingFinancialBarter system

Tips Personal

Why are you considering this route?What is your definition of success?Who will support you and who will you

support?How will you present your story to potential

clients?What strengths can you rely on to help you

stay the course?

Power of the Zig Zag: For some of you, this may not be an option you are considering by choice. I ask you to reflect on

this: many people do not have a straight course when it comes to careers…there are many “zig zags” that can occur.

ResourcesSCORE websiteLinkedIn Professional AssociationsSologig.comIndustry specific websites….

#1 Resource: PEOPLE!

Reflections

What has been easiest?

What has been hardest?

What will I be changing?

Questions?

Remember, the path to success depends on how you define success.

Don’t forget the potential “power of the zig zag!”

Thank you for your time today. Best wishes to all!