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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: Entrepreneurship, Michael Fitzgerald, Ideo; 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
SCORE Helps Put Los Angeles, CA Fuel Transport Entrepreneur In The Driver's Seat: Tenure does not always guarantee job security. That was the difficult lesson Ramiro Castillo learned. Although Ramiro had more than 18 years of experience driving fuel tanker trucks, his employer announced that his function would be outsourced later that year. With six months separating him from potential unemployment, Ramiro quickly...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, transportation, outsource, small business, bank, job; Case studies
6 Things To Know About Getting An SBA Loan: If you're thinking about starting or expanding a small business, a loan guarantee from the U.S. Small Business Administration can be the difference between forging forward and putting your dreams on hold. The first thing to know is that SBA loan guarantees are not loans in and of themselves. Banks...; Tags: Vertical industries, Microsoft Corp., bank, government, small business; White papers
Don't Get Busted: Get A Business License: You're busted for running an unlicensed business. Get wise - there are probably millions of small businesses running their rackets without the necessary permits and licenses. Entrepreneurs launching their own businesses need to make certain they have the proper licenses and authorizations. This paper walks you through all the paperwork...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., small business; White papers
More Pros Than Cons To Becoming An S Corporation: As their businesses get more complicated, entrepreneurs often consider other forms for their enterprise, including S corporations, C corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. In professional education sessions, lawyers and other experts have raved about the distinct and clear advantages of one form of entity or another, the conclusion drawn...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., partnership; White papers
Prepare For A Vacation, Then Take It!: Everyone needs a vacation, even small-business owners and solo entrepreneurs. Don't think you can't take one, just because you run a small company or a home-based business, and don't feel you can't extricate yourself from it. You can - and should - take time off if you want to stay...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Corp., small business; White papers
Do You Sound Like A CEO Behind A Microphone?: Like public speaking, the art of effective business-meeting communication is very much a learnable skill. If you don't know how to communicate well, you're limiting your company and your employees. Most entrepreneurs find speech-making terrifying or a waste of time. Too many CEOs see dealing with the media or making...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., public speaking, microphone, CEO; White papers
5 Keys To Starting A Business In Uncertain Times: The chances of your startup timing of a new business being perfect may be slim at best, and you may find yourself confronted with a sluggish economy when you're ready to go. While that doesn't mean you shouldn't test the entrepreneurial waters, neither does it mean you should operate the...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Corp., entrepreneurial, small business; White papers
Are You A Control Freak?: 5 Ways To Stop: Infant businesses can't thrive without a founder's laser focus and passionate attention to detail. But as chaos subsides and business starts chugging along, take-charge Dr. Jekylls often turn into Mr. Hydes, loosing their inner demon: the control freak. Usually, entrepreneurs are so involved in nurturing their baby businesses, so breathlessly...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., freak, laser; White papers
Your Business Idea Rocks, But Your Credit Reeks: Not only can credit problems make it a struggle to obtain necessary financing, but entrepreneurs with poor credit habits also run the risk of committing the same sorts of mistakes in their business lives. Don't take your foot off the gas pedal yet. This paper lists seven steps to help...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., financing; White papers
Want To Build A Home Office?: 7 Tips: Many home-based entrepreneurs are perfectly happy turning an existing room into a home office. For others, that's not quite good enough. You may be one of them. Building a home office offers a variety of advantages over a mere makeover. You get to choose where the space is, just what...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, Microsoft Corp., home office; White papers
Pick The Business Entity That's Right For You: There's no "Best entity" choice for small businesses. But there are several common variables that many entrepreneurs give at least some thought to when considering what legal form their business should take. Talking with an attorney and a tax pro can help you with specific legal and financial questions that...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., sole proprietorship, small business, partnership, tax, financial; White papers
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
Small Town Entrepreneurship: Have You Got What It Takes?: Most entrepreneurs are people who; worked for someone else; learned how it was done and took the chance that they could do it as well or better than their employer. This paper covers some points that must be addressed from the entrepreneur stand point if a person wants to be...; Tags: Entrepreneurship, entrepreneur; White papers
SCORE'S Team Approach Turns Entrepreneur's Debt Solution Into Success: In the fall of 2001, Eric Pender came up with an idea to help individuals dealing with debt problems. His company, to be called CuraDebt, would either arrange payment plans with the clients' creditors or negotiate lump-sum cash payoffs to help the clients avoid bankruptcy. While there was shortage of...; Tags: bankruptcy, payment, partnership, team, financial; Case studies