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New blog on social entrepreneurship from College of Wooster
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on July 5, 2009
...Two researchers (&/or social entrepreneurs) have recently launched a blog on social entrepreneurship which I wanted to introduce to you: "Global Social Entrepreneurship - Assessment Trip"...
July 8: China Cleantech Business Forum
in China Venture News, on June 30, 2009
...lion in the past decade. According to 2Point6Billion, the business forum is organized by the China Entrepreneurs and will be held at the Shangri-La Kerry Center Hotel in Beijing, China.
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Get Yourself on the Web - with NetworkingForPros.com
in BootStrapMe, on June 30, 2009
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I've been contributing over the last few months to the content of a vibrant and growing site that points toward the future of the Internet and has profound potential for users interested in creating business relationships over the web. The site is NetworkingForPros.com .
When...
When Setbacks Happen
in BootStrapMe, on June 29, 2009
In this economy you have to expect setbacks. And you have to be prepared to deal with them. Whatever you do to create that mental framework is up to you. I know of people who keep a litttle laminated card in their wallet that gives them a list of steps to remember when bad things happen. I don't...
How Big is Your Farm?
in BootStrapMe, on June 21, 2009
Seth Godin asked that question recently, as a metaphor. If you own a lot of acres but just have a few bags of seed, you might be tempted to spread out what you've got and cover as much territory as you can. Farmers tell me that this is wasteful and time consuming. You end up with less yield an...
Yescalate Brings You Business Information and Customer Reviews
in BootStrapMe, on June 19, 2009
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With any new business, one of the most difficult tasks is finding affordable ways to publicize products and services. Yescalate gives you and your customers a chance to tell your local community about what you do. And it's more than affordable; it's free.
If you're ...
NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
... fee.
NIKA was founded and is led by a team of successful business executives San Diego - based entrepreneurs who have joined forces to combine their cumulative experience and knowledge to help solve...
Problem Solving is Key
in BootStrapMe, on June 12, 2009
Success in starting a business is mostly about figuring out what to do when challenges arise. So I couldn't help but get a little excited when I say this point on problem solving .
In the piece Sid Kemp looks a six basic steps to assessing and solving problems. And in his view, most of it is c...
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in Wangtam, on June 11, 2009
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Entrepreneurial Life
in TJ's Weblog, on June 7, 2009
...: Entrepreneurial Lessons From The Experts. It was a list of simple observations about the life of entrepreneurs in general. Author Lisa Bourne was lucky enough to get Copyblogger's Brian Clark, J...
Social Networking With Purpose
in BootStrapMe, on June 7, 2009
Entrepreneur.Com had a piece recently that made a simple point: You should be selective with your social networks.
The simple truth is that social networking can be a time consuming endeavor. It's easy to get bogged down trying to read all your Twitter posts. Social networks can become redun...
Social entrepreneurship: A three decade history
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 31, 2009
...Skoll Foundation has created a n excellent video giving an overview of social entrepreneurship initiatives done in the last 30 years. Leaders from Acumen Funds, Skoll Foundations and some entrepreneur...
Beer company to contribute to social entrepreneurship movement
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 31, 2009
...ess has pledged to raise €2.5 million in start up capital for its Arthur Guinness Fund for Social Entrepreneurs. The money is aimed to support approximately twenty-five social entrepreneurship initiat...
Viral Marketing Chocolate Grasshoppers
in BootStrapMe, on May 30, 2009
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Small Business Trends had a cute piece recently on a viral marketing campaign that included mailing chocolate covered grasshoppers to some 5,000 marketing gurus with a simple message: if you can eat one of these, you probably have the guts to be an entrepreneur, too.
From Rob Ma...
The Time is Now...
in Bizinformer, on May 29, 2009
... do it. Costs are lower, you can get better talent for less, and people are a lot more receptive to entrepreneurs because of the fragile state of things. And don't tell anyone, but the economy is ...
Using Video to Boost Your Profile
in BootStrapMe, on May 24, 2009
...that lets you select a background, making your video look much better. And free tools are good for bootstrappers, right?...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
...are taking responsibility towards creating a socially responsible business and also the role of the entrepreneurs in this area.
One interesting one was the following: In Guangxi Province in souther...
Making the Pitch
in Biz Plan Hacks, on May 23, 2009
... Women Entrepreneurs had a fun "how to" piece earlier this month on "selling ice to Eskimos." This is not rocket science, really. Whether you are running an online business or a l...
Merced County California Looking for Entrepreneurs
in TJ's Weblog, on May 21, 2009
...ne or sit stagnant, many local governments are asking themselves how they can encourage and attract entrepreneurs. Among them, according to BusinessWeek , is Merced County in the San Joaquin Valley o...
Cashing in on the disgust with banks
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
...decides to flog it. Just what will it do to banking? Probably not much at the outset, but if other entrepreneurs follow Branson it could become a serious problem for the banking sector. Branson'...
Dayton RFID Convergence Center: World’s First Business Incubator for Start Ups
in The RFID Weblog, on May 13, 2009
...and assistance with financing.
The RFID Business incubator will be nurturing around 150 entrepreneurs every year who in turn will be supporting over a thousand vendors, suppliers and workers and a...
The Balance of Life
in BootStrapMe, on May 10, 2009
...Like many high pressure careers, bootstrappers face a problem that can sometimes be difficult. It is a problem for which no pat answers or prefabricated solutions are available. The problem: maintaini...
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in Wangtam, on May 9, 2009
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Failure Whets the Appetite for Success
in TJ's Weblog, on May 5, 2009
...c. But I know it's true. Dragging it out is a waste of time and money.
The truth is that good entrepreneurs are good at starting over. And failure often tells you more about the size of the chal...
A piece based on the social activites by Infosys
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 30, 2009
...us have spontaneously engaged in philanthropic activity largely because we are first -generation entrepreneurs who have built our businesses from modest resources and feel motivated to give back to...
The best entrepreneurs of the year?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 9, 2009
...t sight; well actually these are some of the noble ventures being undertaken by the 20 "social entrepreneurs" who have been selected to join the seventh annual Global Social Benefit Incubato...
Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
in TJ's Weblog, on March 31, 2009
...d in my mind for a time now.
Author James Stephenson lists 25 common characteristics of successful entrepreneurs for the article. (It's actually an excerpt from his book, the Ultimate Home Based...
The Personality of an Entrepreneur
in BootStrapMe, on March 25, 2009
Young Entrepreneur had a piece recently on entrepreneurial personality. It was an interesting look at the importance of matching personality to your job function.
The article interviews consultant Bill Wagner of Accord Management Systems. Word to the wise, we can't change our personality bu...
Businesses Helping Businesses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 22, 2009
... can help each other out during the current tough economic times. Why not forming an association or entrepreneurs club yourself? This way, you can attract people that think alike.
If your club has en...
The story of the Kiva from its founder
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
...here life. Something clicked.
From a handful of friends and family members lending $3,000 to seven entrepreneurs in Uganda, so far Kiva has facilitated nearly $40 million in loans from 330,000 lender...
Ideas for social entrepreneurship in crisis times
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
... low class people lose their jobs, and when there is lower support for developing countries, social entrepreneurship become even more important. However, the ideas and business models should be adapte...
VC's Overrated...
in BootStrapMe, on March 19, 2009
... Brad Feld had an interesting piece recently that I thought my BootStrapper friends would smile about. It was on the relationship between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. When I think about who... ...cently that I thought my BootStrapper friends would smile about. It was on the relationship between entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. When I think about who I spend most of my time with, it's...
Tax Extension: E-File Business and Personal Extensions at FileLater
in Wangtam, on March 14, 2009
...e For Self-Storage
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Looking for a School of Entrepreneurship? Look No More...
in TJ's Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...iting piece this week on the call for applicants for the 3rd annual "Summer@ Highland " entrepreneurship program. The program is run by Highland Capital Partners . Highland's 10 week ...
Tax Tips
in TJ's Weblog, on February 17, 2009
... And in case you missed it, BusinessWeek had a nifty little piece today about hidden tax tips for entrepreneurs.
Vehicle use is a deduction that's often overlooked. There's also software p...
New book: The power of unreasonable people...
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on February 16, 2009
...le man". This is the main theme of the book "The Power of Unreasonable People: How Social Entrepreneurs Create Markets That Change the World" by John Elkington, Pamela Hartigan and ...
20 Bootstrapping Tips
in BootStrapMe, on February 4, 2009
... Evan Carmichael has a good piece today that looks at ways you can bootstrap. What it amounts to is 20 tips for succeeding as a bootstrapper.
The tips are basic: Hire people on a part time basis
...
Bill Drayton of Ashoka talks to Google people about social entrepreneurship
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on January 24, 2009
...hoka: Innovators for the Public, a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding and fostering social entrepreneurs worldwide. He is considered by many one of the fathers of social entrepreneurship (I a...
What are three big things in social entrepreneurship in 2009?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on January 7, 2009
...ted to ask you a futuristics! question: What are the top trends in the year 2009 in area of social entrepreneurship?
I personally think there are 3 movements which have already started and will co...
Innovation in the downturn
in Sox First, on January 7, 2009
...;Times of economic contraction create dislocation in free markets," Stibel argues. "Smart entrepreneurs recognize this market opportunity and create "engines of change." 2009 will ...
What is a Bootstrapper?
in BootStrapMe, on December 24, 2008
...Dave Cheong had an interesting piece this week on bootstrapping. It was a nice, simple review of the concept.
"A bootstrapper is someone who uses his own time, money and resources to get a bus...
Venture Capitalists Karen Gordon Mills Nominated to Head the Small Business Administration
in Bizinformer, on December 20, 2008
...our nation rebuild our economy."
Of her appointment Mills said: "America's spirit of entrepreneurship is one of our greatest assets as we compete in this global economy. I am very pleas...
Ethno-medizinisches Zentrum und MiMi: Salman ausgezeichnet, Sozialunternehmer des Jahres
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on December 18, 2008
...Medizinisches Zentrum vorzustellen und zusammen mit den anderen ausgezeichneten Social Entrepreneurs aus aller Welt wie auch den Unternehmensführern und Politikern einen konkreten Beitrag zur Lösung d...
younoodle - or what is your startup worth?
in TJ's Weblog, on December 18, 2008
...00 personal questions, mostly focused on the relationships among founders, advisers, and employees. Entrepreneurs are also asked about their past salaries, work habits, and work experience.
Give it ...
Cash Flow: Solving the Problem of How to Get it Started
in BootStrapMe, on December 3, 2008
...I saw a post last month that I like by Yaro Starak over at Entrepreneurs-Journey.Com about getting your cash flow started.
Lack of cash flow when you first get started in a business can be a major ...
LinkedIn Next Gen Search Demo
in Wangtam, on November 25, 2008
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Halloween Charity Bash
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on October 24, 2008
...The members of 13 Ugly Men consist of doctors, lawyers, financial planners, college professors, and entrepreneurs who are good natured and like to "party with a purpose".
In April of 2006,...
Share bootstrap resources on Yahoo!
in BootStrapMe, on October 15, 2008
... © Yodel Anecdotal
Got a resource you'd like to share with other bootstrappers?
Do so at The Bootstrapper's Group on Yahoo! using the Rich-Text Editor function to create links to blogs an...
Another book on bootstrapping
in BootStrapMe, on October 14, 2008
...ler
Travel industry entrepreneur Chicke Fitzgerald is one of numerous contributors to a new " Bootstrap Business " book due out this spring.
In a post on her Distribution Solutionz blog,...
New Resources...
in Biz Plan Hacks, on October 14, 2008
...t;Small Business Success Podcast Series"
SBA Introduces New Online Resource For Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs
Always take advantage of programs to help you become a better entrepreneur. As I...
Bootstrapping my blog network
in BootStrapMe, on October 7, 2008
...9;t joined yet, do so, and feel free to ask to link to my network by simply telling me you're a BootStrapMe reader.
You can also follow the bootstrapping of this interactive blogging network at ... ...;ve placed my question about pricing for PostRanger.com sponsor posts on both the Innovation and Entrepreneurship and On Startups groups on LinkedIn .
If you haven't joined yet, do so, and...
Make me an offer!
in BootStrapMe, on October 6, 2008
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I'm setting pricing for my latest bootstrapped venture and could use your help.
PostRanger.com , the interactive blog network, is up and running and, as you've probably noticed, some gu...
Hunger gives bootstrappers their edge
in BootStrapMe, on October 4, 2008
...#39;s Note: Entrepreneur Cristian Dorobantescue interviews mike Michalowicz about the ultimate bootstrapper advantage. )
I've recently had the chance of interviewing Mike Michalowicz , se...
"Bailout" news may not be good for bootstrappers
in BootStrapMe, on October 2, 2008
... doubts that a credit crunch really represents the end of the world for small business, especially bootstrapping entrepreneurs .
Is there anyone else out there who finds it difficult to swallow that... ... credit crunch really represents the end of the world for small business, especially bootstrapping entrepreneurs .
Is there anyone else out there who finds it difficult to swallow that without a $70...
Join ZooQ and help bootstrap my business
in BootStrapMe, on October 1, 2008
... the tools available through ZooQ , the new problem solving application with implications for the bootstrapping entrepreneur , I've decided to try it myself.
Co-founder Edward A. Ipser, Jr. has...
Founder: ZooQ is for bootstrappers
in BootStrapMe, on September 30, 2008
..., ZooQ 's co-founder Edward A. Ipser, Jr. maintains that the application is a perfect fit for bootstrappers . In a series of e-mails on the subject earlier this month he explained:
ZooQ is [a]...
Bootstrapping your group or challenge with ZooQ
in BootStrapMe, on September 30, 2008
...sy of iStockphoto , Alistair Scott
CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS POST
Use these simple tools to bootstrap your group or advisory board with ZooQ :
• Set a challenge. Define the challenge, th...
Tool gives bootstrappers board of directors of the big guys
in BootStrapMe, on September 29, 2008
...se that anyone should be able to get together a bunch of advisors to solve a problem no matter how bootstrapped the operation.
"We're trying to define this as broadly as possible," sa...
Outsourcing and Insourcing
in The Outsourcing Weblog, on September 25, 2008
...st and brightest leaders in industries like technology, automotive design, law and science, it will bootstrap its incredible talent pool and develop thought leaders in these industries. Then we'll...
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in Wangtam, on September 24, 2008
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Reader's pick for bootstrapper principles
in BootStrapMe, on September 23, 2008
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We've laid out a couple of what I consider to be among the most important bootstrapping principles over the last few days: Here they are .
But I want to keep this site as inte...
Bootstrapping principle #1: Cash flow over capital
in BootStrapMe, on September 20, 2008
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As mentioned in my previous post , bootstrappers know there are more important things than outside capital investment when it comes to building a company: cash flow for example.
My ow... ...on entrepreneur, suggests bootstrapping can actually " extend the runway " for entrepreneurs delaying the need to raise outside funds.
For more on bootstrapping join our Yahoo! or MySpac...
Swerving off the bootstrapping trail...or am I?
in BootStrapMe, on September 18, 2008
... to me recently, to the point where I have taken the next logical step in exploring a very...er...unbootstrapper-like???...possibility.
But is it really?
Here's the thing. It has occurred to me ...
Bootstrap building blocks: From part-time startup to full-time business
in BootStrapMe, on September 15, 2008
... " From Side Product to Startup " conference in Portland, OR, deal with the importance of bootstrapping in these early stages. Specifically:
• Bootstrap if you want to maintain control. Ta...
Ask Google for bootstrap news
in BootStrapMe, on September 13, 2008
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If you want to know what other bootstrappers around the world are up to, why not let Google keep track.
Using a service like Google Alerts to create your own bootstrap business feed is one great ...
So what's the definition of bootstrapping again?
in BootStrapMe, on September 11, 2008
...erman of Jaskson Fish Market , a design software firm in Seattle:
Often, other people think that bootstrap means not taking venture or angel , and assume that it means you're investing your o...
Bootstrapping and presidential politics
in BootStrapMe, on September 9, 2008
...presidential conventions behind us, it seems the coming general election holds little promise for bootstrappers here in the U.S. (See the video from JibJab below).
However, as suggested in an ...
What's your bootstrap venture?
in BootStrapMe, on September 6, 2008
... © It'sGreg
So now it's your turn.
Tell us about your bootstrap venture and let us add it to our list of profiles here at BootStrapMe.com.
Some of the things we'd like to know:
• H...
The ultimate bootstrapping trait?
in BootStrapMe, on September 5, 2008
...p of early adopters and looks at how they eventually work their way into the mainstream.
For the bootstrapper , this kind of spread of awareness about a product or service without the need for big b...
Bootstrapper's Labor Day
in BootStrapMe, on September 1, 2008
...revious posts come to mind both bearing on this day and its significance (or lack there of) to the bootstrapping entrepreneur.
• First, blogger Steve Pavlina reflects on why you shouldn't even... ...nal holiday in these days of a rapidly shifting economy.
As I reflect back now on my journey into entrepreneurship (and a switch of day jobs since the last Labor Day rolled around) two previous posts...
