Entrepreneurs: the absence of strategic partner

The entrepreneurial boom is undeniable. The socio-economic benefits Socio estrategicotoo.

No doubt the business is growing strongly and a long road ahead. But as there is growth, there is much to learn and improve.

One of the common weaknesses I find in several of the projects is the absence of a "strategic partner." I do not know if the term reflects exactly what I mean, but it's better than I thought (if I find one that surpasses it, I assure you that I modified).

In general, in these enterprises, technical feasibility is outdated. Those who develop are often specialists in the technical part of the product. Neither frequent the problems in the legal viability. With regard to economic viability, there begin to be the first obstacles, due to lack of financial evaluation tools and the difficulty of demonstrating the profitability of the business. Many times this stumbling block is saved, according to the skill and flair of the potential investor.

Is where I see serious difficulties in project management. It is necessary to set the strategist, you can view and manage the implementation of business strategies. Undoubtedly, this figure would solve also the failures in respect to what was mentioned about the economic viability.

Think of how many good ideas do not advance because of lack of management capacity, either in search of investors and in its implementation.

Those who plan to take up and not ready for enterprise management, should consider seriously the possibility of hiring, or associate, Business Management specialists.

Age is not an obstacle to undertake

Over 30% of the Initiative in Spain entre Came From entrepreneurs aged 40 and 55. The Reasons? Layoffs, INCREASED revenue or Fulfill a dream.

The entrepreneurial business Whose primary Initiatives WAS entre 40 and 55 years account for 30.7% of total entrepreneurial activity in Spain in 2007, According To the GEM report made in this country and Coordinated by the Instituto de Empresa Business School, Which Analyzes the situation of entrepreneurship .

The Reasons for embarking on a business Are Not very variedBut age is an obstacle to Become your own boss. "There Comes a Time When You Are thinking of how you see yourself in a while. And if you feel Able and willing, you rush to build your business. It's now or never," says Miguel Angel Oroquieta, deputy director of franchise consultancy Tormo & Associates.

Specifically, 76.6% of entrepreneurs Survey for the GEM 2007 Report Decided to launch your company to exploit a business opportunity, According To an article published by the Spanish half and Employment Expansion.

Of These, 21% did so to raise more revenue and 28% to Be Independently working. Those Who are self-employed out of Necessity, Ie, Because no alternative employment screening, account for 15%.

"It's a decision That May Come derived by a layoff or Because this is When the entrepreneur is sufficiently preparedWith experience and solvent to create His own company," Said Patricio Rodríguez-Carmona, president of the Spanish Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs Association (AJE Confederation) .

Thus, embarking on a venture That age Become an option for the future alternative to Dismissal, early retirement or Simply to realize the entrepreneur Who Carries Within, as Emphasize Expansion and Employment.

Forced entrepreneurs
However, Paco Alvarez, consultant Incyde Foundation of the Chambers of Commerce, and Suggests That goes weitere people with 50 years Decided to start a business Are entrepreneurial work.

"On one hand, we find the negative side, it is fired and the person Who Have to start from scratch and convert. And the Other part is positive, What Is Called management buy out (MBO) ie People Who Leave Their Company Because They Because You Are Not comfortable or the company failed, and Decided to create a business similar to Them That employed. "The Latte Have the Capacity, experience, a project, But Lack of capital, According To Alvarez.

The financial situation to undertaker Better or Worse depends largely on age Not. Expansion slogan. "The Economic Situation of These People is Not Disastrous, But the important thing is how much and how much You Have You Can borrow," Recommends Oroquieta.

In Any case "requires a Substantial Financial backing to Succeed s, such as micro-credit lines, loans, grants or subsidies," Said Rodriguez-Carmona. However, Alvarez, president of the Spanish Association of Women Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEM), Advises Having a good business plan: "More than Funding, it is important to know What you like, What is Needed and how much it costs."

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