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What Is "Entrepreneurship" in the 21st Century?

Faisal Hoque | Posted 05.20.2013 | Business
Faisal Hoque

Most ventures fail. Most entrepreneurs make a lot less money than if they worked for someone else. The road to success is often long and lonely -- brutal hours; massive amounts of stress; and a huge amount of personal sacrifice. So, why would you want to become an entrepreneur?

Making Co-Working Spaces Work For Your Business

Amanda Schneider | Posted 05.16.2013 | Small Business
Amanda Schneider

Co-working spaces can be a genuine boon to the often lonely pursuit of one's entrepreneurial dreams.

Show Some Respect! Innovating Women Are Reshaping the World

Farai Chideya | Posted 05.10.2013 | Technology
Farai Chideya

Don't you want to see a world where women succeed in innovation and entrepreneurship, not just on behalf of other women but on behalf of the entire planet?

San Francisco, Seattle and Portland Top Chart of Leading Cities for Female Entrepreneurs

VisualNews.com | Posted 05.09.2013 | Small Business
VisualNews.com

Amongst 48 of the most populated cities in America, San Francisco ranks as the #1 city for female entrepreneurs based on education levels, unemployment rates, income, population and the percentage of businesses owned by women in each city.

Empowering Ourselves Through Others

Faisal Hoque | Posted 05.06.2013 | Business
Faisal Hoque

We need to make sure our people are ready for any changes, including the most unexpected, even unprecedented challenges, which have become the norm in a rapidly changing global marketplace and society.

9 Steps To Change Careers And Get the Life You Want

Paula Davis-Laack | Posted 05.06.2013 | Healthy Living
Paula Davis-Laack

There are two questions I get asked most frequently when I tell new people my story. The first is, "Why did you decide to leave law?" and the second is, "How did you make the change?" This is the step-by-step process I used to go from recovering lawyer to happy entrepreneur.

Citizenship: A Pathway to Economic Recovery

Noel A. Poyo | Posted 05.05.2013 | Latino Voices
Noel A. Poyo

Too much emphasis has been put on immigration reform as a social policy that will benefit immigrants, and not enough has been done to highlight the positive economic impact that immigration reform will have on entire cities and regions.

Big Data Is Getting Bigger As a Startup Opportunity

Marty Zwilling | Posted 05.01.2013 | Business
Marty Zwilling

Even though "Big Data" has now been around for a few years, the opportunities for startups seem to keep growing, just as the amount of data keeps growing.

Money Alone Doesn't Guarantee Success: Why Most Venture-Backed Companies Fail

Faisal Hoque | Posted 05.01.2013 | Business
Faisal Hoque

Money doesn't guarantee success; only effective execution can deliver that goal. I believe improving the odds for venture-backed companies requires better execution.

11 Tips for Being Happier at Work

Young Entrepreneur Council | Posted 05.01.2013 | Small Business
Young Entrepreneur Council

"Unhappy people will rub off on you. So if you can avoid the "Negative Nellies" and office gossip, do so. Remember: Your attitude is your choice. Focus on the co-workers who are ambitious, smart and like-minded. Collaborate with them instead."

Be Your Own Boss: 4 Must-Haves Before Starting A Business

Posted 04.25.2013 | OWN

By Suze Orman The notion of working for yourself has serious allure these days -- but every would-be entrepreneur should have these essentials in...

Lean into What?

Heather Whaling | Posted 04.24.2013 | Women
Heather Whaling

As I embark on this new journey -- as a business owner and mom-to-be -- I've become hyper-aware of the pressure to conform to societal norms.

Growing a Small Business with 5 Essential Principles

Faisal Hoque | Posted 04.22.2013 | Small Business
Faisal Hoque

Behind every "overnight success" is a story of a person or a team toiling away for years, with very few people except themselves and perhaps a few friends and partners supporting them. Consider the following two stories.

8 Problems That Startups Are Lucky to Have

Chadwick Hagan | Posted 04.19.2013 | Business
Chadwick Hagan

All businesses face challenges in the beginning, but here are some "problems" facing startup entrepreneurs that might not be so bad after all.

This Entrepreneur Is How Old?

The Huffington Post | Posted 04.14.2013 | Small Business

One small business owner is getting an early start. Joe Jarvis runs his own local garbage service. He's busy expanding the company's customer base ...

The Key to Turning an Entrepreneurial Venture into a Real Business

George Bradt | Posted 04.03.2013 | Business
George Bradt

To successfully turn an entrepreneurial endeavor into a stable business, leaders must leverage their networks to fill critical skills gaps as the business evolves. Move from starters to transformers to sustainers.

Could the U.S. Be Facing a Brain Drain?

Alexia Parks | Posted 04.03.2013 | Denver
Alexia Parks

With only 21 percent of women in senior management in the U.S., is America at risk of a "brain drain?" The answer is probably "Yes," as corporate executives shop the world for talent to manage their fast-growing businesses.

Can Start-up Investment Encourage Stability in Egypt?

Hesham El Gamal | Posted 03.29.2013 | World
Hesham El Gamal

On his recent tour of the Middle East, Secretary of State John Kerry announced $250 million in economic aid for Egypt, my home country. Though Congres...

Work Hard, Be Happy

Jim Price | Posted 05.21.2013 | Small Business
Jim Price

If the business is your own, even the drudgery work -- and there's never a shortage of that -- can be strangely exhilarating. As an entrepreneur, you always have a sense that what you decide and what you do have a direct impact on the business.

10 Tips to Look Great on a Budget for Female Entrepreneurs

Blake Landau | Posted 05.18.2013 | Style
Blake Landau

Whether you are a man or a woman--if you work for yourself every time you go to a networking event you are representing your brand. Fortunately for some and unfortunately for others first impressions matter.

Could Downtown Vegas Become the Next Hub for Startups? (WATCH)

Shira Lazar | Posted 05.11.2013 | Technology
Shira Lazar

Zappos founder and CEO Tony Hsieh stopped by the Samsung Blogger Lounge to discuss the revitalization project of Downtown Las Vegas, the new SXSW v2v program, and incredible predictions for the future of business and technology.

Twitter Masterclass: How to Get Jack Dorsey to Read Your Tweets

Kirsten Bischoff | Posted 05.07.2013 | Technology
Kirsten Bischoff

Twitter is an amazing tool. It lets you become part of the conversation. And it is all about engagement. If you want to be Re-Tweeted, or to interact with people, there are some really easy steps for you to follow.

10 More Creative Ways to Finance Your Startup

Marty Zwilling | Posted 05.07.2013 | Small Business
Marty Zwilling

Most entrepreneurs think first of bank loans as the primary source of money, only to find out that banks are really the least likely benefactors for startups. Thus "creative" really means maximizing non-bank financing.

Empowering Entrepreneurs to Save Cultural Heritage

Larry Coben | Posted 05.06.2013 | Impact
Larry Coben

Returning stolen objects does not save archaeological sites, creating jobs does. Especially the right kind of jobs.

Leadership and Management Tips: Strategic Lessons Anyone Can Learn From Startups

Scott Steinberg | Posted 05.04.2013 | Business
Scott Steinberg

Too many companies start with an overambitious plan which they're pre-committed to adhere to. The wiser goal: Work to build a small, loyal fan base and stable recurring revenues, then reinvest in expanding your product and company.