THERE is a romantic notion that entrepreneurs are lone heroes in their business ventures.
The reality, however, is that successful entrepreneurs build their own teams or were part of a team in their endeavours. Creating a genuinely innovative and successful business is rarely the work of one person owing to the range of tasks and different skills required.
One way to get a business off the ground is to join a start-up incubator, which can help develop a brand beyond the business plan, prepare for its launch into the market and capture interest from venture capitalists.
BizPod, located at the Lakeside Campus, serves this purpose for Taylorians of all disciplines, focusing on helping its students and alumni from the ideation stage to an established business – free of charge.
A holistic start-up…