Welcome to our latest issue of Launch. If you are a first-time reader, we think that you will find the content of this issue to be exciting, thought provoking and relevant to your entrepreneurial endeavors.

And if you are returning as a veteran Launch reader (yeah, this is only the second issue), then let us express appreciation to you for your response to our inaugural issue. The readership and circulation went well beyond our expectations. And many of you contacted us to let us know what you liked and what you want to see in future issues. Perfect — because our whole intent is to support you in Launching that business dream of yours.

In this issue we address some pretty fundamental questions we all face as entrepreneurs such as, "When is the right time for me to start a business and where should I locate my business?" In answering the first part, we provided you with some pretty interesting insights into what age is the right age to become an entrepreneur.

In answer to the second part of the question, we asked the state's leading thinkers on the topic of business incubators to share their thoughts. You will learn where incubators are located and what services and support you can expect to receive from them. And you will get an honest look at what they actually deliver and when they over promise.

You will also see a new section of the publication — MarketSpace. We felt that even though you might have a meager advertising budget, we could help promote your products and services by spotlighting your business in a section reserved just for entrepreneurs. Keep an eye on this section as it evolves and see what you find. So, we invite you to keep your hands and arms inside the vehicle at all times and hang on!

P.S. Don't forget to share Launch with your friends!

 

-T. Craig Bott

Grow Utah Ventures

President and CEO

 

Launch - Jan/Feb 2007

 

For text versions of all Jan/Feb 2007 articles, visit: http://www.launchutah.com/janfeb2007-article-list.php

For the full "digital magazine" version of Jan/Feb 2007, visit: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/growutah/launch0107/