Learning from Entrepreneurs
From Entrepedia: The Entrepreneurship Wiki
If you are an entrepreneur, then regardless of your experience you will either know or quickly learn that the best source of information and help comes from other entrepreneurs. They have the same drive that you do, but their own set of trials and experiences. Whether your mentor or someone you meet at a conference or meeting, another entrepreneur can help to double your knowledge, and you theirs.
Discover pointers and advice from successful entrepreneurs, and discover organisations and events that can help broaden your network. If you see something missing, then help add to someone else's experience of entrepreneurship by contributing some information!
Academic Entrepreneurs
Academic entrepreneurs are especially important in a knowledge based, creative economy as they facilitate the transfer of academic knowledge into the commercial domain. This section will contain information about academic entrepreneurs (who they are and what they do) as well as profiles and interviews with successful academic entrepreneurs.
Tips & Quotes
Pick up some really helpful tips and pointers, as well as inspirational quotations, and words of advice direct from successful entrepreneurs' personal experiences on how to manage your finances, networking, team, and everything in between. Whether you're a student entrepreneur or not, you're sure to find good advice.
Case Studies
Study examples set by specific ventures – learn from entrepreneurs who started out as students in Edinburgh and elsewhere – see what troubles they faced and how they overcame them, how they were able to capitalise on a unique idea, and how they stood out from the competition.
Organisations, Societies, & Clubs
There are plenty of organisations, societies, and clubs that bring together like-minded people to network and discuss ideas, experiences, and advice. Some, like the Entrepreneurs' Organisation, are internationally based, and some are national organisations, like the Scottish Institute for Enterprise. Others offer a much more local group with whom you can network and share information, like Edinburgh's Entrepreneurship Club, but all can help you succeed as you launch and nurture your venture
Useful Links
See what other sources are available on the internet for providing helpful and reliable advice and information to new and experienced entrepreneurs. Choose from a selection of general websites or organisation webpages, or from official governmental websites, and don't discount the informative value of blogs!
Literature
Read detailed accounts of some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, as well as books and articles outlining many of the skills and processes that are crucial to entrepreneurship. While there is, of course, a wealth of free resources available online, if you really want to develop your entrepreneurial skills, find a small selection of books and articles that will help you specifically and buy them: you'll thank yourself in the long run.
