Using real examples, lessons learned and stories from the trenches, Patti will prepare you for the many tough decisions coming
your way as an entrepreneur.
Thanabalasingam Yugarani provides an overview of venture capital industries in Singapore and profiles several scientists leading
the way as entrepreneurs.
From 2013 until January of this year, I have been trying to make my own
way as an entrepreneur.
Not exact matches
As an
entrepreneur I'm continuously on the lookout for how to solve problems in new and unique
ways.
Inspiring, informative, and engaging, this book is
as much a guide to the
way a leading
entrepreneur thinks
as it is a manual for how anyone can pursue a business dream.
I've written about crowdfunding extensively, mostly from the point of view of
entrepreneurs, who view crowdfunding
as a cheaper
way to finance their business over traditional bank loans.
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.
How this
Entrepreneur contributor discovered online learning
as a
way to share her startup skills.
Mistakes will be made, but why not learn from the stumbles of those that came before you?Particularly in the digital era, there are more
ways to save
as an
entrepreneur or small business owner than ever before.
As an
entrepreneur who dropped out of college to pursue my passions, I can confidently say that there is no right or wrong
way to do things.
Here are four concrete
ways to increase your confidence, and therefore your possibilities, productivity and success
as an
entrepreneur.
The local government may be dishing out cash and support to nurture young
entrepreneurs, but
as Court Robinson, a native of New Orleans and president of the Tulane Entrepreneurship Association, explains, benefits flow both
ways as the area helps start - ups succeed and start - ups in turn help the local community flourish:
They suggest allowing more foreign
entrepreneurs to receive permanent work visas, letting foreign students in STEM fields to remain and work (particularly
as they are twice
as likely
as native - born Americans to start businesses), and have state and local organizations and governments try new
ways to encourage entrepreneurship.
«We think of becoming an
entrepreneur as a one -
way street,» she says.
When trying to make your
way in the world
as an emerging
entrepreneur, don't think of yourself
as the next Bill Gates — or even the next Richard Branson.
But somehow, Seventh Generation managed not only to survive but to thrive,
as have the two
entrepreneurs — although the beliefs of both men, and their philosophies about entrepreneurship in general and socially responsible businesses in particular, have changed in
ways neither would have thought possible.
While certain industries still have a long
way to go, personalities such
as Irene Rosenfeld, Indra Nooyi and Sheryl Sandberg are paving the
way for female
entrepreneurs.
However,
entrepreneurs shouldn't dismiss in - person recruitment
as an option, since it provides a helpful
way to network with community members.
Such moves could further restrict bank lending to
entrepreneurs as community banks look for
ways to exit TARP.
The younger
entrepreneurs are quick to acknowledge their»80s counterparts
as their mentors, the people who laid the groundwork for a whole new
way of doing business.
The good news is that there are a variety of
ways you,
as an
entrepreneur, can conduct some market research to assess the potential demand for your product or service without spending a lot of money or hiring an expensive market research team.
She recommends taking a more open - ended approach, and looking at the many
ways the staff job you have now can set you up
as a successful
entrepreneur,
as well
as the
ways having been an
entrepreneur can set you up to be successful in case you decide to return to working for someone else.
As a first - time
entrepreneur, Wojcicki admits she's learned the hard
way not to tackle all the pieces of a complex undertaking simultaneously.
Here, in his words, he shares the top
ways he achieves balance
as an
entrepreneur:
«
As an
entrepreneur it has been really interesting to expand into the 3 - D printing world because it is another
way of exposing myself,» she says.
So, what's the right
way to deal with a financial emergency
as an
entrepreneur?
Coursera even can suggest
ways to bankroll your business adventure, with courses such
as «New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for
Entrepreneurs.»
Entrepreneurs and governmental agencies can cross-pollinate in a number of
ways,
as Blumenthal sees it.
Growth: Alternative - protein startups have raised hundreds of millions of dollars in funding
as entrepreneurs try to find a healthier and more environmentally friendly
way to provide protein - rich foods.
Asked about this new rebellious tone, a Wendy's spokesperson shared with
Entrepreneur, «We see ourselves
as a challenger with charm, so we can take advantage of opportunities to engage with our fans in very different
way from our competitors.»
As an
entrepreneur develop a system that lets you flow seamlessly from one project to the next, exceeding the expectations of customers along the
way.
No matter how many mistakes one makes
as an
entrepreneur, there are more
ways to fail than can fit into a lifetime.
But just
as importantly I've learned from other successful
entrepreneurs along the
way.
For it often seems
as if
entrepreneurs have to learn this lesson the hard
way — by collapsing, literally or figuratively.
The easiest
way to alleviate pressure
as an
entrepreneur is to manage expectations.
As a new online
entrepreneur, you have a couple of
ways to go about this.
Moritz prefers the word «obsession»
as a
way to describe an essential quality shared by the world's most successful
entrepreneurs.
But for many
entrepreneurs, it signals the effective closing of Facebook's apps
as ways to build a business.
As we wait for the JOBS Act to clear the
way for anyone to invest in businesses via SEC - approved crowdfunding platforms,
entrepreneurs can post on some websites that are open only to accredited investors, which under SEC rules includes individuals earning at least $ 200,000 a year or those with a net worth of $ 1 million or more.
He changed the
way I think about my body and helped me to achieve greater levels of energy, balance, and mindfulness
as a mother, two - time
entrepreneur, and three - time cancer survivor.
As you might expect, the discussion started with what he called the «rule of three,» which is a simple
way to think about the need to focus the scarce resources and bandwidth of the
entrepreneur on the most critical and pressing issues.
Entrepreneurs view money
as a
way to keep score and a resource they need to fund their next big dream or vision.
Only now, he says, they are hoping to attract a new crop of
entrepreneurs as a
way to create their own Silicon Valley — like pipelines.
Many biotech
entrepreneurs and investors flooded Twitter over the weekend with posts denouncing the order
as an affront to liberty and a sure - fire
way to squash innovation.
As many
entrepreneurs have learned the hard
way, there's a downside to preparing for months for a business launch.
I was curious about what that meant and that afternoon I was introduced to a concept that completely transformed the
way I work
as an
entrepreneur.
There's good reason: The practice has redefined the funding landscape by providing an attractive avenue for
entrepreneurs to not only raise funds but also use the platform
as a
way to launch a sustainable business.
You know Square
as the
way to accept card payments on the go — essential for some
entrepreneurs (especially those in the service industry).
This is becoming increasingly important
as each employee can view themselves
as being an
entrepreneur of their own career and look for
ways to stand out and build a personal brand.
Many young
entrepreneurs view dropping out
as a badge of honor, believing that skipping class is the only effective
way to focus on building a great product or service.