Books You Should Read If You Want To Succeed As An Entrepreneur. Smart Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations. Wise Bread Picks When I first started attending networking events, I was terrified to approach large groups of strangers.
I watched some of my peers dive into these situations with ease and wondered how on earth they made it look so natural. Meanwhile, I found myself sitting awkwardly alone, clutching a cocktail and desperately brainstorming conversation topics. Draw your Business Model. Business Model Generation @Startup Live Munich. Tina Seelig, Stanford Technology Ventures Program - Reframing Problems. Richard Branson on When Inexperience Is an Advantage. Editor's Note: Entrepreneur Richard Branson regularly shares his business experience and advice with readers.
What follows is the latest edited round of insightful responses. Ask him a question and your query might be the inspiration for a future column. Q: I am a first-time entrepreneur entering the business arena. When I am asked what previous experience I have in this field, how should I answer? -- Jeyanth Krishnan, India. Smarta video interview. Entrepreneurs can change the world - Grasshopper.