«You can send cold emails, but it reflects much better
on you as an entrepreneur if you can find some way to get a slightly warm introduction.
I interviewed Kimberley recently about the changing role of the agent and the new position she's taken
on as an entrepreneur on behalf of her authors.
Or do you recommend to start right
on as an entrepreneur?
Not exact matches
Tensions were high Wednesday at New York University's Stern School of Business,
as a group of academics, venture capitalists, and
entrepreneurs faced off during a panel discussion
on the future of higher education.
As a fellow alumna of Harvard, I found it to be a fairly instructive guide
on what and what not to do to become a successful
entrepreneur.
Entrepreneurs» daydreams of this nurturing, Yoda - like mentor may be
as natural
as school girls mooning over Justin Bieber, but it's still entirely wrong, according to a recent post
on the HBR blogs by author and training pro Jodi Glickman.
He once described the contestants
on the British remake of «The Apprentice»
as «14 odious, over-confident wannabe
entrepreneurs, every single one of whom you will learn to hate twice
as much
as Hitler.»
Entrepreneur spoke with Akana, who shared that starting out
on YouTube
as a «one - woman crew» gave her valuable technical experience acting, directing and filmmaking.
That's why buying a startup (
as long
as the
entrepreneur isn't a pig
on valuation) is so much better for them in many cases.
As an
entrepreneur I'm continuously
on the lookout for how to solve problems in new and unique ways.
The company and its eponymous product, created by serial
entrepreneur and technology expert David Gurle, is scarcely out of startup mode, but already it's making waves
as a potentially disrupting new force
on Wall Street, thanks in large part to support from some of the world's largest investment banks.
As angel investor and tech - company founder Tim Berry wrote
on Entrepreneur, «You can probably cover everything you need to convey in 20 to 30 pages of text plus another 10 pages of appendices for monthly projections, management resumes and other details.
Entrepreneur Associate Editor Hayden Field even went so far
as to try Musk's routine of scheduling his day in five - minute blocks to see whether it would help her stay
on - task throughout the day, and you can read about her experiences here.
It's full of ideas
as well
as specific advice
on what it takes to become a location independent
entrepreneur or digital nomad.
Citing his experience
as an
entrepreneur and venture capitalist whose companies had suffered from non-competitive exclusion by television networks in the days before the Internet, Wheeler said the FCC remained committed to total openness for consumers and businesses
on the Internet.
In fact,
as an
entrepreneur, you should be using an intention planner to help you focus
on working your plan more effectively.
Harley Finkelstein, Chief Platform Officer of Canada's tech darling Shopify, took
on a second job this year
as a judge
on CBC's Next Gen Den, the web - only version of the hit show Dragon's Den, featuring younger
entrepreneurs and riskier deals.
She sees her role
on the panel of judges
as one of mutual benefit, bringing her research and experiences in entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures to the event while meeting other promising social
entrepreneurs from around the world.
As part of the CEO Project, a boot camp for
entrepreneurs, Schleckser advises CEOs and company founders
on the most important areas of their business to focus
on.
That basic message, about the obligation business owners have toward their employees, is something that
entrepreneurs consider
on a daily basis
as they build out their companies in places like the Brooklyn Navy Yards.
Before equity is used
as a form of payment, service providers and
entrepreneurs should come to terms
on these questions.
Yet,
as a small business owner or
entrepreneur, it is common to plant your seat in a chair for hours
on end to do what it takes to grow your business.
Serial
entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley hop from one failed business to the next and billionaire
entrepreneurs like Richard Branson wax
on publicly about their failures almost
as much
as their successes.
: This one «taught me people were different and how to focus
on their needs
as a leader,» notes
entrepreneur Al Doan.
As an
entrepreneur, innovation should be the first thing
on your mind when you wake up and the last thing
on your mind when you go to bed.
It was only a few months ago that billionaire
entrepreneur Mark Cuban said he'd consider running
as vice president
on a Donald Trump - led ticket, and that Hillary Clinton was too disliked to win the presidency.
-- Richard Lorenzen, founder and CEO of the PR firm Fifth Avenue Brands who was named by LinkedIn
as one of the top millennial influencers of 2016 and included
on Inc.'s list of 25 Inspiring
Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2017
This basic formula means that
as an
entrepreneur or business leader, you can't compromise
on your principles when dealing with your staff, your customers, your suppliers, or anyone else connected with your business.
No matter who you are or what motivations drive you,
on - demand work can be an excellent way to get your feet wet
as an
entrepreneur.
«The location provides resources for you
as an
entrepreneur,» says Zeke Hernandez, an assistant professor of management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton school, where his research centers
on entering global markets.
So, it's probably safe to predict:
As the
on - demand industry moves forward, only those
entrepreneurs who manage to balance contractor demands with their companies» ability to fulfill them will find the success they desire.
As an
entrepreneur in the fashion industry, I've been to networking events and gatherings where some
entrepreneurs in technology don't further conversations or ask me questions about my company because they feel that we're
on different playing fields.
Whether you're an
entrepreneur who is forging new ground or a business owner who is attempting to stay relevant in a rapidly shifting economy, what are some things to focus
on as the «Fourth Industrial Revolution» unfolds?
And since «marketing» is considered
as the «lifeblood of a business,» I think that's the function
entrepreneurs should focus more
on.
We chatted with Earnhardt
on the phone recently about his other life in the fast lane —
as an
entrepreneur.
As entrepreneurs, sometimes it's wise to give pause and listen to the «echoes» in order to gain perspective
on what often seem like insurmountable tasks and to - do lists.
The acceptance of home - based businesses is
on the rise, but that doesn't mean you should relax your standards
as an
entrepreneur.
As Britain moves forward with plans to leave the European Union — a so - called «hard Brexit» —
entrepreneurs across the euro zone worry that the move could have a negative impact
on their bottom lines.
It was a rollicking, civil conversation where five presidential hopefuls went to unusual lengths to show their support for one another
as they touched
on economic themes important to
entrepreneurs.
Not everyone
on your team to be is going to be a crazy, driven
entrepreneur or
as neurotic and paranoid
as you are.
For the newbie technology - driven Fintech entrants (
entrepreneurs) For the new
entrepreneurs aiming at offering value - driven services to demystify finance
as a domain, and to raise quality funding from both angels
as well
as VCs, More's suggestion is to build a commercially viable and solid business proposition, then focus
on customer experience and efficient execution.
Succeeding
as an
entrepreneur takes hard work and persistence because, unfortunately, there is no business - startup fairy who magically bestows success
on small businesses and their owners.
As an
entrepreneur, you are probably very focused
on your product and its marketing and sales.
As Snapchat users have been piling
on complaints over the platform's redesign, the 20 - year - old makeup
entrepreneur added her own grievance to the mix.
With a theme focusing
on tackling how
entrepreneurs can be supported by the ecosystem, the event aimed to celebrate and leverage Bahrain's strategic role for startups in the GCC region and around the world
as an ideal startup hub for
entrepreneurs and investors looking to expand their impact.
On Friday, the MBA teams typically give a presentation to the
entrepreneur with their findings and recommendations from over the week,
as well
as any tools or models they developed to help the business owner run the business more effectively.
Entrepreneurs such
as Daymond John, who many know
as the guy
on Shark Tank, worked for years in seeming obscurity.
On her thoughts towards the opportunities in the UAE, Al Kaabi talks about the rise of support for women
entrepreneurs, particularly in the investment space,
as well
as initiatives such
as WOMENA, and the increase participation for female entrepreneurship.
So we visited the Demo Day presentations for the fall graduating class of startups in business accelerator TechStars's Seattle program and asked the successful
entrepreneurs who serve
as TechStars mentors for their insights
on how to build a startup that attracts investor funding.
If you are short
on your travel budget, you may even be so lucky
as to find a local
entrepreneur who has an extra place for you to stay, and can help you save money
on hotels.