Entrepreneurship

Cupcake Shop Fad Appeals To Many Entrepreneurs Across The Country

nytimes.com | ELIZABETH OLSON | Posted 11.25.2009 | Business


There is no Cupcake Manufacturers Association keeping count, but anecdotal evidence indicates that stand-alone cupcake shops have been spreading not j...

The Dawning Of The Post-Crisis Entrepreneurship Generation, Here And All Around The World

John Hope Bryant | Posted 11.21.2009 | Business


John Hope Bryant

I believe that the solution to our collective problem is the spark and nurturing of a generation of young entrepreneurs and self-employment projects the world over. The only thing keeping us from achieving just this is fear.

Understanding The Heartbeat Of The Economy

Krisztina Holly | Posted 11.20.2009 | Business


Krisztina Holly

There is a common image of entrepreneurs being young renegades that aren't polluted by old ways of thinking. They come into a new industry, with no former biases, and turn it upside down.

Loral's Laurels

Loral Langemeier | Posted 11.20.2009 | Living


Loral Langemeier

The American spirit is at the core of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship is at the heart of this country. This pursuit, when successful, is well rewarded.

Gen Y: The Social Innovation Generation

Saul Garlick | Posted 11.20.2009 | Impact


Saul Garlick

Generation Y's thirst is to create something lasting that works -- sustainable projects that will continue to affect the lives of those in rural communities for years to come.

5 Keys to Picking a Winning Entrepreneurial Idea

Bob Wells | Posted 11.20.2009 | Denver


Bob Wells

Paul Berberian -- one of those classic Boulder entrepreneurs -- gave the kickoff address recently as UC-Boulder launched its annual entrepreneurial contest, the New Venture Challenge.

Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Eli Davidson | Posted 11.17.2009 | Living


Eli Davidson

Having an idea and taking a small action has the power to change your life. You have the power to take an action that can make a huge difference. What is a problem that you see a solution for?

President Obama's Entrepreneurial Mindset

Don McNay | Posted 11.17.2009 | Business


Don McNay

I have not seen much evidence of Obama being in touch with small-town Kentucky, but after reading David Plouffe's new book, The Audacity to Win, I have become convinced that he knows what it takes to run a business.

The Best Thing You Can Have Is Bad Intelligence

Simon Sinek | Posted 11.12.2009 | Business


Simon Sinek

The greatest threat any organization can face is not its competition but its own success. With great success comes complacency -- the false belief that you are the best and that you don't have to worry.

Develop Your Strategic Plan for 2010‏!

Michelle Renee | Posted 11.07.2009 | Business


Michelle Renee

Having a proven strategic business planning and financial forecasting system will help you, not only save time and reduce stress, but also make the most out of your existing cash flow, opportunities and resources.

The New Power Girls: Women Entrepreneurs And Gender In Business

Patricia Handschiegel | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business


Patricia Handschiegel

Power Girls are women in a man -- and women's -- world. Gender does not define who we are, what we need to do, and most of all, what we want to accomplish. It never has.

Got Goals, Lack Follow-Through?

Joseph Satto | Posted 11.14.2009 | Living


Joseph Satto

Although it took me a while to sort this out, apparently its something that a lot of people already knew. "A fool with a plan will beat a genius with no plan every time."

Back to the Roots: Entrepreneurship and Global Competition

Leslie Pratch, Ph.D. | Posted 10.26.2009 | Business


Leslie Pratch, Ph.D.

The very rich and the very poor exist under capitalism and communism. We must look to the middle class, and its size and growth, to see the secret of capitalism.

Leaving the Law, Part Two: A Different Kind of Green

Laura A. Hutchings | Posted 10.24.2009 | Denver


Laura A. Hutchings

In May of this year, I left my post as an associate at a large international law firm to stake my claim in the Wild West of Colorado's clean energy economy.

Just Listen Microsoft - An Opportunist Does Not a Visionary Make

Mark Goulston, M.D. | Posted 10.28.2009 | Living


Mark Goulston, M.D.

Opportunists are about extending a grasp in an already competitive environment. They are about being grabby, and when they have the clout of a Microsoft, about being "pushy."

Entrepreneurship May Be Genetic

inc.com | Josh Spiro | Posted 10.20.2009 | Business


If you made your first sale while still in diapers and your lemonade stand was a substantial contributor to the family income, you've likely been call...

Young in America

David D. Burstein | Posted 10.15.2009 | Politics


David D. Burstein

By most indicators young people are the most adversely affected age group by the economic crisis, the most at risk when it comes to health care coverage, and the deepest in debt.

TechStars: It's About Community

David Cohen | Posted 10.14.2009 | Denver


David Cohen

In Boulder entrepreneurship circles, there is a genuine desire to see others succeed and a general belief that karma matters. There's a sense that together we're building something here.

Small Business Credit Squeezed As Financial Crisis Lingers

Reuters | nick carey | Posted 10.12.2009 | Business


SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - Small companies create more than half of America's jobs, but the entrepreneurs who drive this part of the economy continue to co...

Flickr's Caterina Fake: 'Hard Work' Can Be Detrimental

Fast Company | Cliff Kuang | Posted 10.10.2009 | Business


Caterina Fake, who, with her husband Stewart Butterfield, founded Flickr, knows a thing or two about bliztkreig work schedules. But she points out tha...

If You Want To Be An Entrepreneur, You Have To Be Willing To Take The Bagel

Simon Sinek | Posted 10.07.2009 | Business


Simon Sinek

Entrepreneurs see the thing they want or need, and then try to figure out a process for how to get it. People who shouldn't be entrepreneurs see only the standard process.

Why Did We Quit Our Cushy Corporate Jobs to Reinvent Independent Bookselling?

Praveen Madan | Posted 10.05.2009 | Books


Praveen Madan

"You did what?" is the typical response when we tell our friends that we quit our cushy corporate jobs and bought an independent bookstore in the heart of San Francisco.

Lessons From Coco Chanel, a Self-Made Woman

Rachael Chong | Posted 10.05.2009 | Business


Rachael Chong

A woman ahead of her time, Coco Chanel was a true entrepreneur, who brought women freedom through fashion.

Small Businesses That Are Cheap To Start

consumerist.com | Posted 10.02.2009 | Business


Has the slumping economy got you looking for ideas to earn some extra money? If so, personal finance blog Wise Bread can help you out with their list ...

Health Care's True Cost to Small Business

Andrew Ruben | Posted 11.28.2009 | Business


Andrew Ruben

Reversing the perverse incentives in the health care system -- a system which prevents small businesses from growing -- is integral to any economic recovery.