Resources for Entrepreneurs

  1. Self assessment
  2. Starting a Business
  3. Pitching
  4. Growing
  5. Funding

Thinking about starting a new business? Do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? Do you know what being an entrepreneur entails?

Starting a business is about taking an idea and transforming it into a reality. This requires not only a well-developed idea for a viable business, but also the vision and the skills to execute that idea.

You typically have less than a minute to describe your business idea to potential customers, vendors or partners. Make that minute count by structuring your pitch for success.

Your business is up and running, and you've refined your business pitch. What you need now is to grow your business. Growing is about making all aspects of your business better one step at a time.

As you go about securing funding for your business, you have a variety of options. In order to determine which option is best for you, conduct a detailed self-assessment of your business. Then, review the available options and consult with a legal advisor before making any critical decisions.

Entrepreneur Tool Kits

Entrepreneur Tool Kits are provided by area vendors to qualified applicants, subject to approval of the NEC and the vendors. Please start the application process by signing up for an account with the NEC.

Vendors who may be interested in providing an Entrepreneur Tool Kit should start by contacting us.

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