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How to Get Some IDEO Design Magic: Want to bring a little IDEO magic to your startup? Here's a primer from Sim Simeonov, an entrepreneur and venture capitalist who was at the Nantucket Conference recently. He blogged about the IDEO presence at the conference -- it had a design workshop and...; Tags: Ideo, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Management, Michael Fitzgerald; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Three Reasons Not to Become an Entrepreneur: Most folks have thought about starting their own business. After all, it's freedom to set your own hours, do what you truly love doing, and answer to no one but the boss -- you. But it's also true that most people don't venture off on their own, and for...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Sean Silverthorne; Blog posts 2008-04-18
Michael Tucker: Entertainment Entrepreneur: Michael Tucker is President of Zia Entertainment, a company that manages and develops various talent in the production industry. Tucker talks about how he found his career and the importance of staying flexible in a diverse and competitive business climate.; Tags: talent, career, entertainment; Videos 2008-04-29
The Coming Smart Phone Shift: I'm attending the Nantucket Conference, where the East Coast entrepreneurial community gathers to talk about the state of the business. It's all off the record (though I can negotiate to post specific comments with the speakers). Perhaps because of that, the conference has a kind of intimacy that's unusual...; Tags: Smart phones, PRODUCTIVITY, Cellular phones, Notebooks, Handhelds, Michael Fitzgerald, smart phone, computer; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Brad Black: Responsible entrepreneurship: Brad Black is CEO and a co-founder of EO, an environmentally and socially responsible body care company which boasts as the only company with a co-brand with Whole Foods. Black talks about why he finds it more profitable in the long run to run a responsible business.; Tags: entrepreneurship; Videos 2008-04-17

Does Consensus Kill Creativity?: Can innovation thrive in a culture of comfort? Businesses believe it's more likely to flourish in environments that "challenge convention and consider new ways of solving problems", according to an Adobe study. But is Britain's workforce up to a daily brainstorming barney? Maintaining a constant siege mentality...; Tags: Innovation, Collaboration, Value, Gann, Portals, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Groupware, Strategy, Internet, Management, Enterprise Software, Software, BNET UK Staff; Blog posts 2008-05-02
Performance and Growth in Entrepreneurial Firms :What Do Unions Do?: This paper explores the effects of presence of unions on the performance of entrepreneurial firms in the mid-1990s (both at the initial public offering (IPO) and after the event). The article also describes that union bargaining power in the highly competitive environment of entrepreneurial firms is limited, and therefore, the...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Cornell University, entrepreneurial, human capital, compensation, decision-making, IPO, performance, environment; White papers
Credit Derivatives System Outsourcing: This paper is basically a case study where a system was devised to carry out the financial transactions. It was early in the year 2000 and the worldwide Internet frenzy was at its peak. It describes about a group of very successful entrepreneurs who targeted the credit derivatives market -...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Financial services, derivatives, entrepreneur, Y2K, financial, outsourcing, Internet; Case studies
Money Laundering & Organized Crime: An Overview: This white paper provides an insight into the relationship between money laundering and organized crime. The area in which organized crime is most recognizable is money laundering. A United Nations report concluded that money laundering is the tenth largest global economic activity - and reliable estimates attribute 4% of the...; Tags: Crime, Money, Entrepreneurship, Management; White papers
Distributed Solar Energy in Brazil: Fabio Rosa's Approach to Social entrepreneurship: This case study describes about solar energy systems in Brazil to provide electricity. Approximately 25 million people in Brazil do not have access to electricity. Fabio Rosa, a local social entrepreneur, is aiming to fill this need through innovative distributed solar energy systems. Prior to the 1990s, the Brazilian government...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, solar energy, Brazil; Case studies
Microtel: Microtel uses custom Wood I Beam joists in the development of its hotels. When it considers a manufacturer for these custom joists, it looks for a quality product in addition to excellent customer service. With a fair percentage of Microtel properties being built in high storm areas it is important...; Tags: Georgia-Pacific Corp., Microtel Computer Systems, customer service, brand; Case studies
The Plan: A Step-By-Step Business Plan Workbook: Presenting a comprehensive business plan when you seek financial backing for a start-up enterprise may seem a daunting task, but this in-depth planning workbook from MasterCard Working™ can demystify the process. From writing a cover letter to crafting a detailed business description and accurately assessing your competition, this hands-on business...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, MasterCard International, entrepreneurial, financial, tool; Case studies
Glossary of Financial-Related Terms: Most small businesses spring up because creative thinkers wish to convert their dreams into cash. If you’re an “idea person” who boasts more entrepreneurial spirit than business acumen, you need MasterCard’s Glossary of Financial-Related Terms. This glossary provides no-frills definitions for over 100 common financial terms that you’ll need to...; Tags: Financial accounting, MasterCard International, financial terms, financial, entrepreneurial, small business; Case studies
Post Frame Construction Gives Schools the Right Answer: Charter Schools for National Heritage Academies: National Heritage Academies (NHA) was founded by, a Michigan entrepreneur with a passion for education. He wanted to offer communities an alternative to public schools without the costs associated with private education. He launched NHA to accomplish his goals. NHA had challenging design criteria for their school facilities. They needed:...; Tags: education; Case studies
Dairy Logue: Before the emergence of mega corporations and hurdles such as government regulations and slotting fees, an entrepreneur needed only a good idea and a workable recipe to ensure at least modest new-product success. Nowadays, it can be nearly impossible for an individual or small business to transform a product concept...; Tags: Stagnito Communications, dairy, small business; White papers
Imaging Costs Sneak Up on Plans, But Can Be Managed: Just when it looked like nothing could eclipse pharmaceutical costs, Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan found a new cost generator sneaking up - diagnostic imaging - which was increasing an average of 25% a year over the past few years. The paper informs that the rise in the number of freestanding,...; Tags: Document management, Skyscape Inc., imaging, entrepreneurial; White papers
Does entrepreneurship Capital Matter?: Economics has identified three types of capital as the drivers of economic growth-physical capital, human capital, and knowledge capital. This paper introduces the concept of entrepreneurship capital and suggests that it is also an important factor shaping the economic performance of an economy. The purpose of paper is to suggest...; Tags: Gale Group, entrepreneurship, human capital, knowledge, performance; White papers
Working Capital Analysis: Take Stock of Your Working Capital to Make Sure Your Business Can Meet Its Financial Needs: Working capital is one of the most difficult financial concepts to understand for the small-business owner. In fact, the term means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. By definition, working capital is the amount by which current assets exceed current liabilities. A useful tool for...; Tags: Managerial accounting, Operational accounting, Entrepreneur.com Inc., working capital, accounts receivable, small business, accounts payable, financial, asset, tool; White papers
Unsecured Business Loans to Gain Success in the World of Business: The word "Success" is defined differently by different people. Success for some means money while for others it could be the name and fame factor. For an entrepreneur, success would mean maximization of profits and gaining recognition. An entrepreneur must be creative and confident; must have the passion, vision and...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, finance, vision; White papers
Ten Ways Start-Ups Use Venture Leases and Loans to Generate Millions: The rise of venture leasing and lending has created an opportunity for sophisticated entrepreneurs to gain a competitive advantage. Savvy entrepreneurs are using venture leases and loans to generate millions of dollars for shareholders by leveraging existing venture capital. They have discovered ways to use this flexible financing as a...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Investment, Financial accounting, entrepreneur, financing, venture capital, equity, competitive advantage, shareholder, tool; White papers