are you born entrepreneur? or can you learn to become one?

You can learn, but, the hardest thing for most people to adapt to is the lifestyle. Being an entrepreneur takes a level of dedication and risk that most peopke aren’t comfortable with.

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What are some example of creative marketing for financial software (complex, boring, blurgh) for consumers that have had success? or can you provide thoughts on how to make...

Answered by Saul Colt – WOM Expert

Interesting question. I work for FreshBooks.com and come up with creative ideas for our community all the time. Without giving you specifics (because there are too many and... (more)

If you don't have development skills, how can I find people to help get my idea to become a product (get a developer to hop onboard the team), without spending money (as I ...

Answered by Scott Rutherford – Founder, UserVoice

Sure you can't learn to code? If you see yourself pursuing a life of messing around on the web it might be a good idea! If not, what about your friends? That is the best pl... (more)

I want to quit my job and work on my startup full-time, but my concern is health insurance. My startup is not making any revenue and probably won't be for the next 2-3 year...

Answered by Mark MacLeod – Partner, Real Ventures

This is really a personal decision. If you're in the US and can't afford Cobra coverage inside your startup, then you have to decide on your priorities. Do you need coverag... (more)

I'm looking for a technical co-founder, do you have any advice for how best to find one?

Answered by Will Bunker – Founder, vChatter

Become attractive to technical people. No one likes to be told what to do by someone who isn't producing output. So learn to do some of the other tasks like graphics, wir... (more)

What are some great resources for learning how to market your business nowadays? I'm a young entrepreneur, who defied his parents and dropped out of school to found a start...

Answered by Saul Colt – WOM Expert Posted in Marketing Resources

Dropping out of school isn't right for everyone but there certainly are lots of success stories from people who chose that path. But you have to commit yourself to always l... (more)

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