Melissa is an exceptional partner in regional economic development. Her ability to coordinate seamlessly with Alliant Energy ensures that Winnebago and Worth counties are always positioned for growth. She is proactive, deeply knowledgeable, and highly collaborative- bringing her into a project early is a guarantee that things will move forward efficiently and successfully.
— Chad Hansen , Alliant Energy
6 Winning Mantras for First-Time Entrepreneurs
5 Jul 2021
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As a business mentor, marketer, writer and storyteller, along with a successful stint as an entrepreneur, I get asked this question many times: “Can you share the most important mantras for becoming a successful first-time entrepreneur?”
Here are my half-dozen tips for building a successful new business:
1. Timing is everything
Many people think that money and a good idea are all it takes to create a successful new enterprise. Money helps, but the lack of it is not necessarily the reason for a new endeavor to succeed or fail, otherwise entrepreneurs with deep pockets or startups flush with cash would never have failed.
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