INNOVATIONS
ENTREPRENEURS LEARN THE
ABCs OF PROBLEM-SOLVING
Barricade International Inc. founder John Bartlett, right, and son and Vice President Ben Bartlett display their fire-blocking gel.
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For most people the world of entrepreneurship,
new technologies and innovation
exists only in Silicon Valley, world
renowned research institutions or at least
in the big city — right? At its core, entrepreneurship
is about problem-solving. It
is about creating and developing simple
solutions for people’s everyday problems.
One does not have to create the world’s
next greatest idea to find or realize success
as an inventor or entrepreneur. It is about
simple solutions to everyday problems.
Everyone, no matter the geographic
location, would welcome these solutions
to their problems. Entrepreneurial opportunities
are swirling around each of us
every day, but we must be listening for the
problems.
Make no mistake, entrepreneurship is
not easy. Starting a small business and
creating a new product is risky, takes
hard work and requires resources, time,
perseverance and most always some
investment of money. The good news —
there are resources, techniques, ideas and
business models that can help aspiring
entrepreneurs reduce risks allowing them
the opportunity to pursue their dreams
and ideas.
One of the most important resources for
the small business owner is Indian River
State College. The college hosts the Florida
Small Business Development Center at
IRSC, a no-cost business assistance program
that provides credentialed consulting,
premier tools, strategies and expertise >>
BY TOM KINDRED
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