Attention budding entrepreneurs: How handy are you with tools?
Are you ready to get down and dirty and fix what needs it? I hate to break it to you but you have to be ready. Starting a company requires you to have the tools to fix anything that’s broken, coupled with the patience to make it happen. Just as I have a reliable toolkit at home, to fix the leaks, creaks and freaks at my house, an entrepreneur must be able to do that for their own venture.
As Sir Richard Branson said: “Your decision will not always be the best decision. Everyone makes mistakes, but the best thing you can do in the face of a mistake is own up to it. Honesty isn’t just the best policy, it’s the only policy. When a mistake is made, don’t let it consume you. Uncover the problem and get to work on fixing it.”
So what are the components that should be in your toolkit?
- Blue Prints – Make a plan for the future
- Level – Level your expectations
- Nail – Nail down your value proposition
- Ruler – Size up the market
- Saw – Cut through the clutter
- Pliers – Get a grip
- Wrench – Tighten a hold on your market
- Hammer – Knock down obstacles
- Screwdriver – Don’t screw up
Did we miss anything in your toolkit? Do you have any special tools? Let us know below.
This comic and post was created originally by Kriti Vichare for #entrepreneurfail: Startup Success.
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asha chaudhry
LOVE THIS!!!
offhand (excuse the crazy – it’s wacky wednesday!)
– i’ll keep a Magnifying Lens to see the Bigger Picture :))))
– another Special Lens with an auto-focus and alarm – to ensure i’m always Focussed (the alarm goes off when i lose focus!)
– Gloves: so i can get my Hands Dirty and do stuff all by myself!
– a Dusting Brush: to Reach Every Corner and not neglect anything
– A BIG FAT SPONGE – TO CLEAN UP THE MESS!!!
– Tool Oil: to ensure Smooth Operation
– Adhesive: to Keep the Team Together :))))
– Paint: to keep the Work Environment Vibrant
– Pencil: to List Mistakes so that they’re never repeated again!
i better stop and give the rest a chance!!!
thanks kriti. for being you!
Kriti B Vichare
Haha asha looks like I missed so many!!! Love your suggestions! Yes adhesive! Yes gloves!
Jaykishan Prithiani
bang on Kriti.
@Asha : – A BIG FAT SPONGE – TO CLEAN UP THE MESS!!! – must needed
small dairy – to note down measure, mistakes, quick book.