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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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NIKA Water: Helping Body and Soul
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2009
... With another hot summer on the way, proper hydration is on the top of everyone's mind. However, here is a unique twist on the classic summer water story:
An estimated 75% of Americans suffer... ... 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...
13-inch MacBook Pro 2009 拆解
in Wangtam, on June 11, 2009
... Have, The More You Tweet. Or Is It The Other Way Around?
• Ubiquity: Command the Web with Language 言葉で操作する Web
• UIzard - Web Based Ajax Development Tool
• Book of Cooks
• Linkpatch - Broken ... ...BetaGroup - Web Entrepreneurship in Belgium , Internet Startups, Web 2.0 , Online Media , Entrepreneurs , Belgique , Belgie
• TweeSpeed - Twitter Instant Speed Meter
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Entrepreneurial Life
in TJ's Weblog, on June 7, 2009
... as unemployable; they work for themselves because, well, the have to . Hand in hand with that, another observation was that entrepreneurs tend to value their personal freedom more than the average J... ...: 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 entrepreneurship: A three decade history
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 31, 2009
...hammad Yunus and as I mentioned continues with interviews with a number of social entrepreneurs and others in the field, including Sally Osberg of the Skoll Foundation, Bill Drayton of Ashoka, Jacquel... ...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...
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 ...
Social entrepreneurship in China
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 23, 2009
... generation of Chinese leaders is looking for creative approaches to address poverty, pollution and other problems unleashed by the fierce juggernaut of growth. One example is related to the recent ea... ...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...
MBAs and Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on May 21, 2009
... as a nation with the MBA and suggested that perhaps we should be more concerned with the talent of entrepreneurship than with training. Rarely have I seen the contrast spelled out so clearly... Now,...
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
...n's Financial Services Authority. Branson is also reportedly talking to US investment banks and other investors about financial backing. Virgin Money is also said to be interested in acquiring Nor... ...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...
Facebook for Windows Mobile 6
in Wangtam, on May 9, 2009
...lege Major Career Jobs
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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
...they do it? After all these are the people coming from for-profit world; Is philanthro-capitalism another way of leveraging stock?
No, according to an article from Times of India , which has invest... ...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...
Resources for Women Entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on April 19, 2009
... decade now. Adam also mentions Count Me In (for Women's Independence), Freelance Mon and another dozen sites that serve businesswomen.
You can look at all 15 of his links here .
© Artu... ...reneur points out the prominent role women play in the bootstrap community and the larger world of entrepreneurs today. He uses suffrage as a point of reference; 90 years ago women couldn't even ...
The best entrepreneurs of the year?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on April 9, 2009
...boot camp" of back-to-back classes, lectures, business-plan honing, and cross-pollination with other entrepreneurs.
"The online application process for the Global Social Benefit Incubator, ... ...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...
Businesses Helping Businesses
in Biz Plan Hacks, on March 22, 2009
... Noobpreneur.com had a good post earlier this month on how small businesses can help each other out during the current tough economic times. Why not forming an association or entrepreneurs club yours... ... 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
...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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• MediaPost Publications Google Ups Share of S...
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 ...
Bill Drayton of Ashoka talks to Google people about social entrepreneurship
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on January 24, 2009
...ntrepreneurship (I am quite sure many of you know him already).
I found a cool video from him the other day related to an event when he was talking to Google people. This is a one hour video but a v... ...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
...ctually. Bill Gates didn't wait for the recession of 1974-75 to pass when he founded Microsoft. Other companies that started in recessions include CNN, GE, Sports Illustrated and Hewlett Packard. ... ...;Times of economic contraction create dislocation in free markets," Stibel argues. "Smart entrepreneurs recognize this market opportunity and create "engines of change." 2009 will ...
Venture Capitalists Karen Gordon Mills Nominated to Head the Small Business Administration
in Bizinformer, on December 20, 2008
...; experience founding private-equity firms and working with many start-ups may satisfy that desire. Others speculated the post might be elevated to a Cabinet position, which doesn't seem to be hap... ...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
...ourGrooveOn - Write songs right.
• Kooky Plan: the wiki for entrepreneurs
• All-Wooden Speedball Special Roadster Built, For Sale In St. Louis
• Sony PRS-700 Reader Review: Blinding Glare Kills ...
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,...
What others have to say about Shawn Hessinger and BootStrapMe.com
in BootStrapMe, on October 20, 2008
...y own bootstrapping struggles with readers regularly and with them seek solutions.
Here's what others have had to say about BootStrapMe.com:
I discovered Shawn Hessinger and BootStrapMe.com whi... ...s
Since June 2006 , BootStrapMe.com has been sharing the possibilities of bootstrap startups with entrepreneurs the world over.
It's more than just a good blog topic for me. As founder of Post...
New Resources...
in Biz Plan Hacks, on October 14, 2008
...ellent source of good information for Entrepreneurs. In it is also a good place to find mentors and other small businesses to network with. You may also want to volunteer your time to help others buil... ...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 key in tough economic times
in BootStrapMe, on October 13, 2008
...ess mind. This is due to the economic discipline that bootstrapping requires meaning bootstrap entrepreneurship is likely to attract only the best because these are the only entrepreneurs that can su...
Tips for the serious bootstrapper
in BootStrapMe, on October 11, 2008
...llenges and set priorities for what must be done. With each problem you solve you will find others arising. Keep the process going and you will slowly inch toward your goal...often almost without real...
Help me make this blog even better
in BootStrapMe, on October 8, 2008
... to all of you for visiting and responding.
In the near future I plan to have more interviews with other companies and entrepreneurs offering great services and tools for bootstrappers .
And, of ... ...isiting and responding.
In the near future I plan to have more interviews with other companies and entrepreneurs offering great services and tools for bootstrappers .
And, of course, I'll be ...
Top 10 links on BootStrapMe.com
in BootStrapMe, on October 4, 2008
...hunting for an idea out there
7. So what's the definition of bootstrapping again? We take another look at what it means to bootstrap a business
8. Entrepreneurship , another popular categor... ...a thrift shop for $900 , a post based on a book by an expert
6. How to , our category for those entrepreneurs hunting for an idea out there
7. So what's the definition of bootstrapping again...
"Bailout" news may not be good for bootstrappers
in BootStrapMe, on October 2, 2008
... 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...
Forget the credit crunch: bootstrap your business
in BootStrapMe, on September 27, 2008
... of borrowing what it needs instead of expanding only as much as cash flow allows.
• Avoid other credit. Sure there are examples of entrepreneurs who have started their business with plastic, but be... ...anding only as much as cash flow allows.
• Avoid other credit. Sure there are examples of entrepreneurs who have started their business with plastic, but be very careful when taking this route.
• S...
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in Wangtam, on September 24, 2008
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Bootstrapping principle #3: Freelance over full-time
in BootStrapMe, on September 22, 2008
...he fee for each service makes it easy to budget cost of work. Lack of ballooning health care and other costs could increase the amount you must pay for freelance work, but won't hit you immediatel...
Bootstrapping principle #2: Partnerships over pay-out
in BootStrapMe, on September 21, 2008
...apping principles , we look at how partnerships triumph over pay-out or how sometimes teaming with others can help cut the costs of startup.
If you need a refresher on what we are talking about when ... ...m.
• Allow team work on one or more projects. Partnerships need not be restricted to several entrepreneurs working on a single product or service. In fact, several bootstrappers with separate produc...
Bootstrapping principle #1: Cash flow over capital
in BootStrapMe, on September 20, 2008
...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...
My bootstrapping tools
in BootStrapMe, on September 14, 2008
...to boost my connections in this department since I think it's probably the best way to meet other like-minded business people and entrepreneurs to discuss exchange of resources etc.
• MyBlogLog... ...ment since I think it's probably the best way to meet other like-minded business people and entrepreneurs to discuss exchange of resources etc.
• MyBlogLog -A social network now owned by Yahoo...
BootStrapMe readers: Join my Linkedin network
in BootStrapMe, on September 6, 2008
...
I'm looking for bootstrappers and other BootStrapMe.com readers to join my Linkedin network .
I'm hoping to discuss projects and opportunities with others in the network coming up soon i... ...ost , networking can be among the most important parts of the bootstrapping process allowing fellow entrepreneurs to share ideas and resources.
Connect with readers of this blog on several different ...
Bootstrapping tool inspired by simple business need
in BootStrapMe, on August 31, 2008
...accounting firm to start a small consulting business of their own.
They soon, however, as most new entrepreneurs do, discovered that running their business and providing an excellent service was only...
Bootstrapping your sales force with LeadVine
in BootStrapMe, on August 28, 2008
...;s where LeadVine.com , a recently launched website built to serve as a sales tool for bootstrap entrepreneurs, comes in.
"We're basically crowd sourcing the whole sales process," sa...
comScore Media Metrix Ranks Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for July 2008
in Wangtam, on August 16, 2008
...hinkPad X301 With Centrino 2 and 128 GB SSD
• cmypitch.com: community and networking for entrepreneurs, business owners, investors and service providers
• Yonja: Turksih Social Networking
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Why you should join our Yahoo! Group
in BootStrapMe, on August 14, 2008
...sources are available and what he/she may have to do without.
• Inspiration. Finding out what others are up to and sharing your own projects can be important. I'm hoping the group will be a plac... ...i suggests team building may be at the heart of the bootstrapping process. Finding other entrepreneurs whose personalities and talents compliment your own may be the first step toward building this t...
Monitor web pages with PageTiki
in Wangtam, on August 13, 2008
... Lijit Raises Another $7M; Plans Ad Network Launch
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More blog posts at BootStrapMe's MySpace site
in BootStrapMe, on August 12, 2008
...et, we're still trying to renew interest in our Bootstrapper's Yahoo! Group . Bloggers and other entrepreneurs are all welcome and I hope will take this opportunity to share and to network.
... ...ave an existing account, just signing in and adding us.
You'll meet more friends interested in entrepreneurship here opening additional networking opportunities and you can also join our Bootstr...
Why bootstrapping is so damned sweet
in BootStrapMe, on August 11, 2008
...r a great value for sponsored posts unparalled on the Net so stay tuned.)
So what is it that I and others think is so great about starting a business with little or no money?
Here are some of the ma... ...kable or not. Since bootstrappers must rely on revenue to launch and grow their ventures, entrepreneurs can have little doubt about the reasons for a business's failure. Without the cushion of out...
Why bootstrapping is so damned scary
in BootStrapMe, on August 7, 2008
... is something that freaks you out, get over it fast. (Read more)
If you've got some other suggestions that would fit into this list, leave them in the comment section below and join us next post... ...stomers decide. Read what Guy Kawasaki has to say about the true nature of marketing. Many entrepreneurs are dreamers with a vision they hope to realize. But bootstrapping is about realizing that b...
Bootstrapping big deals
in BootStrapMe, on July 31, 2008
...iStockphoto, Image# 3898716
So what is the big deal with bootstrapping ? Why should perspective entrepreneurs consider it as a method for starting a new venture? Here are some reasons from my pers...
TOP 10 start up killers
in TJ's Weblog, on July 30, 2008
...now in the process to decide if they should reduce costs and turn profitable very soon or look for other opportunities.
This inspired me to review my TOP 10 list on start up killers. And here we go:
... ...12 month later targeting the same customers.
8) Bad execution - Can be an issue with first time entrepreneurs or badly motivated or plain lazy folks. However it's rare to find plus even harder ...
Bootstrapping aids women entrepreneurs
in BootStrapMe, on July 24, 2008
...rgaining position no matter who you are.
• Bootstrapping involves team building. Look for other female entrepreneurs , perhaps those offering complementing goods or services, who may be eager ... ... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, nicole waring
A post here from an unusual source suggests women entrepreneurs may be as discriminated against when seeking funding as they have been in the workplac...
Bootstrapping NOT a con
in BootStrapMe, on July 21, 2008
...wn financial rewards in the short-term to grow their companies.
But ultimately bootstrapping entrepreneurs must be dedicated to the creation of value for both customers and employees, and misrepresen...
Hiring the right person...
in Biz Plan Hacks, on July 17, 2008
...Here is another video that deals with hiring people. This is part one of four, and I will present the other three very soon.
In the Video Eden pagan talks about how we hire and treat our empl... ...e hire and treat our employees. One of the things he mentions that can really hit home is that many entrepreneurs had bad experiences working for someone else myself included (I can write some whopper...
Ingredients vary for bootstrapping success (Part 2)
in BootStrapMe, on July 13, 2008
...nding how all the components of your business function is critical.
• Amass credit early. Another controversial piece of advice, it runs counter to what some bootstrappers might argue is the heart o... ...It's also worked for some bootstrappers !
• Search for mentors. The social aspect of entrepreneurship is often discussed and is the basis behind groups like the Bootstrap Network . Groups like...
Ingredients vary for bootstrapping success (Part 1)
in BootStrapMe, on July 12, 2008
...isk exists in the bootstrap approach. Greg Gianforte suggests this bare bones method allows entrepreneurs to start only with what they are comfortable risking. However, bootstrapping is also about u...
Activision 暴雪合并案完成总部位于加州
in Wangtam, on July 11, 2008
...o-Do List Software for Windows | GTD Software for Windows.
• How to Develop a Social Media Plan for Your Business in 5 Steps
• IntroNiche is a simple classifieds marketplace which helps small com... ...nd marketing.
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Don't buy in to the capitalization hype
in BootStrapMe, on July 6, 2008
...ur startup. Startup guru Greg Gianforte insists one of the appeals of bootstrapping allows entrepreneurs to start with as much as they have or feel comfortable spending. Growth is financed by cash ...
Office Live Small Business 已经有 100 万用户
in Wangtam, on July 4, 2008
微软 日前宣布 ，Office Live Small Business 已经拥有 100 万用户。Office Live Small Business 目前还处于测试期，专门面向小型企业提供的免费的企业级在线应用，包括免费提供网站建设、域名以及 100 个邮件地址，还有在线存储空间等各类电子商务工具。
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