July 5, 2023.
An operating system (OS) is typically a collection of software programs that make a computer run and interact with its users. In other words, it is the foundation that supports the users to get the expected results.
What would be the OS of Entrepreneurship? What do you need for your practice of entrepreneurship to bring the results you expect?
I want to focus on the level of the individual. What are the OS components for an entrepreneur, freelancer, or independent professional?
The following answers are an attempt to create an index. Thanks to Tanja Tamše for the inspiration! The list presents the items in no particular order.
I'm starting to learn that there are at least two ways to understand entrepreneurship:
The evolutionary approach is inclined to allow the unexpected.
The cause-and-effect approach filters out what is considered unnecessary and unexpected to focus on effectively achieving predefined objectives and goals.
Obviously, both approaches can be implemented in parallel.
Would you like to evaluate how you are doing with your OS of Entrepreneurship? Follow this link; after a few days, I will send the stats of all the answers I get :)
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I'm considering using Zapier to automate some of the processes in my Coworking space. I know it can automate messages, update spreadsheets, send invoices, update member status, book rooms, etc. The free version is pretty generous.
I wish you a great July!
Jose.
Consultant for Business Process Automation. Founder of Aurora Coworking in Slovenia. Life Entrepreneur. Author of Fear Enough. Mentor.
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