The document provides advice for future entrepreneurs at Manchester Business School. It discusses weighing the risks and rewards of starting a corporate job versus a startup. It emphasizes validating ideas through customer feedback and building a team with complementary skills. The document also covers funding options, product development, sales, valuation, and common pitfalls to watch for in starting a new company.

1. Presented to future entrepreneurs of Manchester Business School on 5 March 2007 By Manoj Ranaweera Founder and CEO of ebdex Ltd Realising Your Dream http://www.manojranaweera.com http://www.ebdex.co.uk [email_address]

2. On Death Bed How do you want to be remembered?

3. Your Dream http://www.necker.com

4. Your Inspiration

5. Two Paths Corporate Start Up (Unknown) Low Risk - Low returns Monthly income High Risk - High (potential) returns No initial monthly income Impact on family Life style

6. There is no right or wrong way Success depends on how you measure it!