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  Entrepreneurial Innovation for Solopreneurs    Generate  Sound Business Ideas When You Work Alone  Presenter: Raj Gavurla August 26, 2009 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST) Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
Foundational Principle ,[object Object],Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
Common-Sense Decision Making    Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com The one question to ask before pursuing an idea is?
Decision Making and Financial Formula ( work  +  time  +  money )  x  probability  =  spirit-enhancing results Work = 1 (worth doing) or 0 (no value to the company) Time = 1 (can be done in a timely manner) or 0 (time-prohibitive) Money = 1 (not cost prohibitive) or 0 (cost prohibitive) Probability = 1 (a deal is in place), .5 (may or may not happen), 0 (will not happen) If spirit-enhancing result = 3, pursue If spirit-enhancing result = 1.5, consider pursuit If spirit-enhancing result = any other value, do not pursue Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com + + x =  ( )
Listen for Your Winning Inner Voice  Be around it to gain perspective Don’t  discredit  yourself  Raise the bar with an amazing idea All it takes is one idea
Analyze Any Business Idea ROI  Return On Involvement Return On Image Return On Imagination Return On Intensity Return On Intelligence Return On Influence Return On Investment Sales and Business Development  Client Modular Approach  Client Modular Approach Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com Sell The Idea to Garner Community Support and Find Potential  Financial Backers
Relationship  Between  Mood and Subconscious Winning Mental Pyramid Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com Mindset Attitude Relationship  Between Motivation and Inspiration
Destroy Your Self-Defeating Voice ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
Chat Question and Answer Raj Gavurla 404.918.7366 [email_address] www.rajgavurla.com Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
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Summary ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com

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Entrepreneurial Innovation For Solopreneurs

  • 1. Entrepreneurial Innovation for Solopreneurs Generate Sound Business Ideas When You Work Alone Presenter: Raj Gavurla August 26, 2009 (11:30 am – 12:30 pm EST) Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
  • 2.
  • 3. Common-Sense Decision Making Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com The one question to ask before pursuing an idea is?
  • 4. Decision Making and Financial Formula ( work + time + money ) x probability = spirit-enhancing results Work = 1 (worth doing) or 0 (no value to the company) Time = 1 (can be done in a timely manner) or 0 (time-prohibitive) Money = 1 (not cost prohibitive) or 0 (cost prohibitive) Probability = 1 (a deal is in place), .5 (may or may not happen), 0 (will not happen) If spirit-enhancing result = 3, pursue If spirit-enhancing result = 1.5, consider pursuit If spirit-enhancing result = any other value, do not pursue Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com + + x = ( )
  • 5. Listen for Your Winning Inner Voice Be around it to gain perspective Don’t discredit yourself Raise the bar with an amazing idea All it takes is one idea
  • 6. Analyze Any Business Idea ROI Return On Involvement Return On Image Return On Imagination Return On Intensity Return On Intelligence Return On Influence Return On Investment Sales and Business Development Client Modular Approach Client Modular Approach Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com Sell The Idea to Garner Community Support and Find Potential Financial Backers
  • 7. Relationship Between Mood and Subconscious Winning Mental Pyramid Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com Mindset Attitude Relationship Between Motivation and Inspiration
  • 8.
  • 9. Chat Question and Answer Raj Gavurla 404.918.7366 [email_address] www.rajgavurla.com Copyright 2009 LiiiVEN, Inc., www.rajgavurla.com
  • 10.
  • 11.