So You Want to Become an Entrepreneur in 2008? 8 Tips From Japan on Becoming Your Own Boss
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Let's kick off the New Year with some helpful advice on how to develop your entrepreneurial skills. Eight lessons I picked up from doing business in Japan. Ganbatte!
1. Stand the Envelope Up
If you make the decision to become an entrepreneur, be prepared to be very broke for more time than you may be comfortable with. When we opened the studio in Japan we invested all but a hundred dollars of our hard-earned cash from being English teachers to secure the space, pay all the deposits and get our licenses in place.
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