Hone Your Small Business Skills Before Tackling Venture Capitalists
While Dragons’ Den is educational and entertaining, I hope the theatrics don’t scare off too many wannabe small business owners. After being in business for 30 years, I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to have to report daily to a job or punch a time clock. I’d like to see more people enjoy the thrill of owning a small business. Entrepreneurs need to invest the time and effort needed to learn the business trade before attempting to attract investors like the Dragons. And the most effective way I know of to learn about business is to own one. Like every other discipline, the road to success is littered with tough lessons, long hours and a lot of determination. Read the full article.