1. Presented by Roger Pierce (30 minutes) 1

2.  You won’t be alone!  3 Million entrepreneurs  16% of all workers  1000s of clubs, groups, associations  “Most respected occupation” 2

3.  Easy technology  Cheap to launch  Worldwide marketplace – sell anywhere  Attractive lifestyle  Everyone else is doing it! 3

4.  Wake up with enthusiasm  Work with people you like  Clock moves too fast  Uncertainty, fears  Lots of learning  Satisfaction 4

5.  Set your schedule & priorities  Apply your passion  Control, autonomy, authority  Be your own boss  Joy! 5

6.  Multitasking  Risk (financial & emotional)  50% fail within 5 years  Surprises 6

7.  Forget “get rich quick”  Average income: $38,000  75% self-employed are millionaires  Startup Budget = capital + 6 months working cash  Cash flow is King 7

8.  Do one thing only  It’s all about the idea  Need a lot of $ to start  It’s easy 8

9.  Three options to get into business: 1.Buy a business for sale 2.Buy a franchise 3.Start a new one  Read books, magazines & websites  Attend shows, talk to people  Study the marketplace to copy & improve an existing idea 9

10.  Good with people  Communications skills  Problem solving  Confidence  Work ethic/discipline 10

11.  Specialize in something  Plan 3 years  Listen more than you talk  Get advisors  Allow enough time & money  Always be selling 11

12.  Know what you want (clear goals)  Build your business to serve you  Automate  Work with happy people  Do something you love. 12

13. Free advice at NewcomerStartup.com 13