June 17, 2009

Entrepreneurs Are Born

photo credit: Gustty Entrepreneur are born, not made. MBAs are just the opposite. This old adage explains one of the most commonly-held differences between entrepreneurs and those with an MBA. While entrepreneurs typically have a drive and ambition that may also be present in those with an MBA, they usually are willing to take risks […]

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Top Start-Up Opportunities

There is still money to be made despite the economic climate according to industry research firm IBISWorld. The company identified the leading start-up opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors to potentially make a profit in 2009 and beyond. Their report can be downloaded as a PDF here.

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Recession Spawns Micro-Entrepreneurs

The Hartford Courant: The recession has spawned a new generation of self-employed microbusiness entrepreneurs. But they are not typically the innovators that many hope will lift the country out of choppy waters. Rather, they are what economists call “forced entrepreneurs” — like Staci Byers. The Hartland, Conn., mother of eight — with four children still

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Do You Know What Relationship Marketing Is?

photo credit: mark sebastian According to Wikipedia, and Len Barry who coined the term, “relationship marketing is a form of marketing which emphasizes customer retention and satisfaction, rather than a dominant focus on point-of-sale transactions.” Contrary to the title “relationship marketing” is not about the relationships themselves, it is about the marketing. The relationship part

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Hiring For Your Growing Company

photo credit: iChaz Tim Berry recently had a few thoughts on hiring new people for your company during its growing days. Obviously as your company grows bigger you will be in need of some new employees. Many business owners however often have reservations on hiring people and often times don’t even know where to start or

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