When starting a business, a great idea is a terrific start, but it’s just the beginning. To turn it into a business and get it to market, more is needed. A great idea can easily fail without the right mentoring, investment, partners, technology or execution. But now, a new online resource has surfaced that aims to make it easier for entrepreneurs to connect with potential partners, receive feedback, and build a network of professionals who can share advice and support.
iStart, a program of the Kauffman Foundation, is an online resource for new business ideas. It features business plan competitions and has now added business profiles to its site so that entrepreneurs can add information about their projects and connect with an entire community of those who are involved in startups. Using the new website, entrepreneurs can share their ideas and let others know what they need to start or further their business venture, such as partners, analysis, legal assistance, mentoring, information technology, consulting or marketing — as this screenshot shows:
To read the original article: Entrepreneurs, Got An Idea? iStart Connects You To Investors, Mentors, More
