Last but not least, you should think about how to structure your life to feel more supported in all aspects. One of the great privileges of being an entrepreneur is that you can make key decisions about how and when to work, which may include choosing an office that reduces travel time, or determining schedules.
Having a support network implies being open to criticism and challenges; The important thing is that these criticisms and opinions are from honest people, since they will be sharing ideas that could attract the competition.
For this reason, it is good to take into consideration some characteristics of possible members of a business support network. In your early days as an entrepreneur, you’ll likely start with friends and family, but at the same time you should start networking with other business owners. Family or friends create a positive environment, but their opinions may lack objectivity and they may not have the slightest idea how to help the entrepreneur.
Given the foregoing, and in situations in which punctual and experienced advice is important, it is advisable to go to a tutor, that is, people who have gone through situations similar to those experienced by the entrepreneur or who are teachers or experts in the field. sector in which the enterprise is developed, including former bosses.
The important thing is that this support network includes people who have experienced the ups and downs in the sector corresponding to entrepreneurship, whether they have succeeded or have “failed”, since they will be the most objective when it comes to finding solutions to problems. they are facing by sharing their own experiences and will be keen for your advice and recommendations to have a positive effect.
Publisher’s note: Pedro López Sela is Team Principal of ExO Builder, the most diverse global ecosystem of technological entrepreneurship in the world. He has co-founded 10+ companies and trained 5,000+ people in almost all sectors in Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. He is a globally recognized innovation, business, and entrepreneurship author. As an international speaker he has shared stages with Peter Diamandis, Bob Dorf, Salim Ismail, Jeff Hoffman, to name a few. follow him on Twitter and in LinkedIn . The opinions in this column belong exclusively to the author.
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