You have just come up with a great idea, now you think to yourself where do I go from here. First and foremost get it down on paper! Make sure you do your homework, check to make sure someone else has not come up with the idea before you and has'nt already cashed in. Find out if your idea is profitable, is this an idea that's going to require capital or is this an idea that's going to require readership or some other form of currency. You must be willing to sell yourself; believe in yourself enough to step into the role of a promoter for your idea. You must be willing to spend a great deal of time on building a base of individuals who would find your product or service valuable and useful. You cannot rely on family and friends alone to support your vision, it takes hundreds if not thousands of contacts to sustain your new venture. Gone are the days were you can rely solely on business cards and word of mouth to get the word out on your new business venture or bright idea.
Sure hitting the streets and speaking to anyone that will listen is still a tried and true method to begin building your brand but today you have the resources to take your idea global. That's right, you have people right now in other countries that are capable of becoming your biggest customer or biggest investor. Many people use sites like Facebook,Twitter and My Space to keep in touch with families and friends or to give general updates on how their day is going, when you are transitioning from being an employee to becoming your own boss you must see these sites as tools to build your brand. Get as much printed material as you can and flodd the streets with your wonderful idea.
