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Critical Success Factors for Working as an Entrepreneur on the Road

                 •  Before hanging your virtual “Open”   in your field, staying abreast and   proactive about addressing any negative
                   sign, perform a thorough due diligence   embracing new and upcoming   aspects or misperceptions out there to
                   of your idea, business plan and   technologies can better inform your   transform them into positives.
                   standard industry practices.      company strategies, processes and
                                                                                      • Reflect back — at 100 days, 6-months,
                                                     systems.
                 •  Establish mission and/or vision                                     one-year and so forth — to celebrate
                   statements and core values and adhere   •  Avoid becoming a theft victim by   your successes and take note of
                   to them at all times. Potential customers   concealing your equipment at all   lessons learned along the way.
                   are looking for, and appreciate, honesty,   times. It’s easy to find a good (and
                                                                                      • Show appreciation for the employees,
                   integrity and a steadfast commitment to   stylish) combination travel tech case
                                                                                        vendors, consultants and customers
                   what you stand for and have to offer.  or backpack large enough to fit several
                                                                                        who have supported you along the way.
                 •  Connect and engage with your     devices to safeguard from prying eyes.   Mutual appreciation goes a long way
                   target market through social media,   To prevent wireless hackers, invest in an   toward fostering community.
                   e-newsletters, webinars and other   RFID-blocking wallet.
                                                                                      •  Despite your successes, don’t
                   means. People want to hear from you   •  Beware of vehicle heat and cold
                                                                                        become complacent about the products
                   and their feedback can be invaluable.  levels when traveling. Regardless of
                                                                                        and/or services you offer. Always strive
                 •  Protect your data! With available free   the electronic device, extreme weather
                                                                                        to find ways to improve and expand to
                   Wi-Fi, you run the risk of a data breach.   can have a negative effect. If it’s your
                                                                                        meet the needs of current and future
                   Connect instead to a secure Wi-Fi   vehicle, be sure all routine services are
                                                                                        customers.
                   hotspot via Virtual Private Network   up-to-date.
                                                                                      •  Personal tips for success on the road
                   (VPN) software on your device(s) for   •  There’s no guarantee you’ll have
                                                                                        include getting enough sleep and eating
                   access when needed.               power source access when on the
                                                                                        a healthy diet. Fast food and frequent
                 •  Consider investing in a Voiceover   road, so carry a reliable portable
                                                                                        multi-course restaurant meals can
                   IP (VOIP) phone system. Connected   charger as a back-up option. The
                                                                                        wreak havoc on your body and mind!
                   over the internet instead of a standard   Omnicharge Omni 20, Cygnett
                   phone line, it provides easy access and   Chargeup Pro and Anker Powercore II   • Be safe! Use the same common-sense
                   anonymity for you and others on your   20,000 are highly rated.      safety procedures you use at home, and
                   account when making calls from their   •  Make a list of the rewards and   inform a trustworthy person of when,
                   respective cell phone numbers.    potential challenges related to your   how and where you are traveling and
                 •  Although you may be an expert    industry, product or service. Then be   lodging.
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