All Entries Tagged With: "Entrepreneurs"
Hear Nothing: Only See What’s There and Measure
The key is separating what’s actually possible, from what’s probably only hyperbole or promotion.
The Most Common Mistakes of Entrepreneurs (Slideshow)
This slideshow illustrates the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make: it’s extremely important and wise to avoid being sidetracked or shut down due to not knowing both the implications of your decisions.
Entrepreneurs: Born or Made?
It’s the classic nature vs. nurture argument, and many well respected people including the likes of Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures and Jason Calacanis of Mahalo, are bullish on nature.
CEO Women’s Club: Best Advice Ever (Video)
The CEO Women’s Club (www.ceowomensclub.com), during one its panel discussions, asked and answered these very questions. It might not seem like much, but often it is the difference between the inspiration, as well as the correct measures to get through a rough spot, and helping someone rise to superstar status.
Best Practice: Strategic Six Sigma Pt.2
What strategies, tactics and execution platforms offer the best opportunities for “value creation.”
Start Your Start: Then Start-up
LEARN: THEN LEAVE! Don’t wait for Mr. What’s His Name or Mrs. So and So to dim your destiny: “be an advocate of your future now.” Consider your autonomy through entrepreneurism.
The Blame Game
Work for a big company long enough, and surely you’ll find someone blaming you unfairly or taking credit for a good deed you did. The author of the new book The Blame Game breaks down how this also affects entrepreneurs.
Small Business And The World Of Niches
Don’t worry; “mass” business models aren’t going away anytime soon. But they won’t grow like niches. And that’s good news for small business and the future of 21st century entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurs: Bad Angel Investors
But that’s the problem. I also see that in every other entrepreneur’s idea. It’s even more pathetic because I have enough experience to clearly see the flaws in their reasoning and the gaps in their execution.
Africa’s Richest Women
While there is no single African lady today who can lay claim to a $1 billion fortune, there are about 2 or 3 African women who possess legit nine-figure fortunes. Here are nine African women, all worth at least $50 million
Are Girls Afraid Of Money?
Without saying a word, the girls somehow agreed that they should ignore the money. Not only did they NOT take the $20 bills. They sat anywhere but NEAR the money!
When Your Business Can’t Repay A Bank Loan
Effects are still being painfully felt by owners of middle-market companies.
Making Connections To Start Your Own Business
Are there efficient ways to get in touch with people who can help you start your own business?
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
Some venture capitalists actually look at the shrinking of their industry as a good thing.
TEDWomen Producer On Getting More Women To Speak
TED conference curators planned to get 70 women speaking in December for a new iteration of their series.
Peter Thiel: Drop Out, Start-Up
The PayPal co-founder is offering 20 teen entrepreneurs $100,000 fellowships to leave college.
Twitter COO’s Four Lessons For Entrepreneurs
Dick Costolo spoke at Vator Splash, a semi-annual San Francisco competition. He offers four tips to Internet startups from finding an authentic company voice to avoiding lucrative but distracting opportunities.
Stop Stereotyping Female Entrepreneurs
The piece opens with the sensationalist headline, Women Don’t Want To Run Startups Because They’d Rather Have Children, and continues with statements that carry an implicitly sexist viewpoint. I cringed when the author stated that “women don’t want to give up their personal life in exchange for the chance to be the next Google” and was shocked that she would boldly claim that “there is no woman running a startup with young kids, who, behind closed doors, would recommend this life to anyone.”
Entrepreneur Tip: Be Ready To Change And Fast!
Change happens and fast! Of course you probably think you are adaptable but to truly succeed as an entrepreneur you will need to be even faster. Here are a few tips on how to make it a little easier.
Budding Entrepreneurs’ Business Education Basics
If someone wanted to start a business, my advice would not be to go to business school.
