Best of Business Mentoring: Supporting New Entrepreneurs with Jim Flannery

This month, we’re looking at the best Business Mentoring programs of the year, starting with February’s conversation between Fran Tarkenton and Jim Flannery, the Project Director of the Four Athens incubator in Athens, Georgia.

Jim provides information, guidance, and assistance on business strategy, business plans, financial planning, and identifying sources of funding for new entrepreneurs. Four Athens is building a foundation for the local startup community by helping entrepreneurs develop their ideas, build the relationships they need to succeed, and get the resources they need to grow.

Session 1: Company First, Capital Second

Many entrepreneurs think that the first step is to go out and raise money. But Jim talks about how to build a sustainable idea first, before worrying about the fundraising stage.

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Session 2: What Makes an Entrepreneur?

Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, with all different backgrounds and interests. But they do have some things in common, including their focus on solving a big problem.

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Session 3: The Importance of Feedback

With changes in technology, it’s easier than ever to build a product. Jim suggests that entrepreneurs should take a step back, though, and get feedback from customers before they get too far to change.

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Session 4: How a Startup Incubator Helps Entrepreneurs

Startup incubators perform a variety of services for entrepreneurs, including developing ideas, building business relationships, and building a more sustainable business model.

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