As the high unemployment rate lingers, many unemployed or underemployed people are considering making 2012 the year they start their own businesses. But where do you start? Here are 10 tips about key things to consider before taking the entrepreneurial plunge from experts at community colleges that are members of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) ( http://www.nacce.com ). Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, NACCE represents community colleges nationwide that play an active role in economic development in their communities by providing quality entrepreneurship educational programs and services such as incubation and mentorship.
The 10 Tips
1. Have a Solid Idea - According to Tim Mittan, Director Entrepreneurship Center at Southeast Community College in Lincoln, NE, "When you are looking to start your own business, make sure your idea is everything you want it to be. Remember, you will be doing this every day and you want your days to be fun, not a drag. If you enjoy what you are doing, you will never feel like you are going to work. Stay flexible as you plan, but stay focused on your idea. You may have to conduct extra research, but take the time and do it right."
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