Comments on: Where to Get Support as a YE http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/ Musings of a Balding 29 Year Old Business Owner Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:23:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Four job search basics: LinkedIn, targeting employers and support systems « internSHARE Blog http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2418 Four job search basics: LinkedIn, targeting employers and support systems « internSHARE Blog Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:47:12 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2418 [...] better, find two or more people and form a job-search support group. Meet weekly for coffee in a pleasant location to share what’s working and what’s [...] [...] better, find two or more people and form a job-search support group. Meet weekly for coffee in a pleasant location to share what’s working and what’s [...]

]]> By: Four job search basics: LinkedIn profile and recommendations, targeting employers and creating a support system | TalentEgg Career Incubator http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2417 Four job search basics: LinkedIn profile and recommendations, targeting employers and creating a support system | TalentEgg Career Incubator Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:15:50 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2417 [...] better, find two or more people and form a job-search support group. Meet weekly for coffee in a pleasant location to share what’s working and what’s [...] [...] better, find two or more people and form a job-search support group. Meet weekly for coffee in a pleasant location to share what’s working and what’s [...]

]]> By: Brian Weidner http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2379 Brian Weidner Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:43:50 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2379 Adam, I filled out a form about my business and sent it to my local SCORE Chapter. Based on my business model and industry, they matched me with someone with experience in my industry. I request meetings (at any interval that I want) and set the agenda. At first we spent time working through my business model and now we meet on a quarterly basis to review financials and discuss strategy. Meetings are held at a local coffee house. At our last meeting we spent time talking about taxes. I handle my own accounting, so it was valauble to have an outside opinion. The mentor doesn't spend time giving "general business advice"; rather she understands my business and gives actionable advice to provide some tangible results. I view the mentor as my accountability partner to keep me on track and moving forward. Regardless of the stage of your business, I'd recommend exploring it further. Brian Adam,

I filled out a form about my business and sent it to my local SCORE Chapter. Based on my business model and industry, they matched me with someone with experience in my industry.

I request meetings (at any interval that I want) and set the agenda. At first we spent time working through my business model and now we meet on a quarterly basis to review financials and discuss strategy. Meetings are held at a local coffee house.

At our last meeting we spent time talking about taxes. I handle my own accounting, so it was valauble to have an outside opinion.

The mentor doesn’t spend time giving “general business advice”; rather she understands my business and gives actionable advice to provide some tangible results.

I view the mentor as my accountability partner to keep me on track and moving forward.

Regardless of the stage of your business, I’d recommend exploring it further.

Brian

]]> By: Adam McFarland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2378 Adam McFarland Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:19:37 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2378 Brian - I'm curious - what's the process like and what are the most helpful things you've learned from her? You're the first person I've known who has actually gotten a mentor from SCORE so I'm interested in learning more... Adam Brian -

I’m curious – what’s the process like and what are the most helpful things you’ve learned from her? You’re the first person I’ve known who has actually gotten a mentor from SCORE so I’m interested in learning more…

Adam

]]> By: Brian Weidner http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2377 Brian Weidner Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:03:57 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2377 I agree with jrandom42 about SCORE. http://www.score.org They can partner you with a seasoned business owner who will provide unlimited free mentoring. I've been meeting with a mentor from SCORE for over a year and she is very helpful. I agree with jrandom42 about SCORE. http://www.score.org

They can partner you with a seasoned business owner who will provide unlimited free mentoring.

I’ve been meeting with a mentor from SCORE for over a year and she is very helpful.

]]> By: @MattWilsontv http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2375 @MattWilsontv Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:09:47 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2375 Adam, young entrepreneurs really struggle to find their way without support. My 2 sources: The Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization Factor77.net (Under30ceo.com) My goal is to inspire young people to do what they love, that's why we launched factor77.tv to give that expert advice from coaches/consultants/authors but still have a fun youthful appeal. Adam, young entrepreneurs really struggle to find their way without support. My 2 sources:

The Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization
Factor77.net (Under30ceo.com)

My goal is to inspire young people to do what they love, that’s why we launched factor77.tv to give that expert advice from coaches/consultants/authors but still have a fun youthful appeal.

]]> By: Adam McFarland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2368 Adam McFarland Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:19:57 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2368 Some more comments over on <a href="http://www.brazencareerist.com/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye" rel="nofollow">Brazen Careerist</a> Some more comments over on Brazen Careerist

]]> By: jrandom42 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2366 jrandom42 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:57:28 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2366 Lots of good resources at http://sba.gov Also, SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a great mentoring resource. Lots of good resources at http://sba.gov
Also, SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is a great mentoring resource.

]]> By: Adam McFarland http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2361 Adam McFarland Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:57:35 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2361 Thanks for the comments guys! @Adam - definitely. I have a lot of friends who always talk about starting something but never do, and they go to these groups and exchange business cards and pat each other on the back and make a lot of "connections" but nothing ever comes of it. That's why I recommended the university setting where there are either small business support groups (for students who actually have a business) or, better yet, incubator centers that develop and house businesses. Those places are much more likely to encourage action, which we both know is the hardest part :) Adam Thanks for the comments guys!

@Adam – definitely. I have a lot of friends who always talk about starting something but never do, and they go to these groups and exchange business cards and pat each other on the back and make a lot of “connections” but nothing ever comes of it.

That’s why I recommended the university setting where there are either small business support groups (for students who actually have a business) or, better yet, incubator centers that develop and house businesses. Those places are much more likely to encourage action, which we both know is the hardest part :)

Adam

]]> By: Adam GIlbert http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/comment-page-1/#comment-2359 Adam GIlbert Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:33:15 +0000 http://www.adam-mcfarland.net/2009/04/08/where-to-get-support-as-a-ye/#comment-2359 Adam - Great post, as usual! I agree with you about meeting with local entrepreneurship clubs. I find a lot of them to be all about 'talking' about running a business. Not so much running a business. Adam – Great post, as usual! I agree with you about meeting with local entrepreneurship clubs. I find a lot of them to be all about ‘talking’ about running a business. Not so much running a business.

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