We can thank entrepreneurs for much of the success of the global economy over the past half century. And if we’re going to emerge from the worldwide economic slump, entrepreneurs will lead the way. These driven, creative individuals know plenty about battling adversity. They’ve overcome infrastructure and regulatory hurdles to start their businesses. Often, they’ve [...]
The Power of a Positive Perspective for Entrepreneurs
August 29, 2012 | Posted by
Entrepreneurs need to listen to constructive criticism, but ignore negative vibes and complainers at all costs. If you are a complainer, and you are thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, think again. The world of an entrepreneur is tough, unpredictable, and fraught with risk. Most importantly, the buck stops with you, so there is no room [...]
Author Malcolm Gladwell: Bill Gates Will Be Venerated, Steve Jobs Forgotten
June 10, 2012 | Posted by
Prolific author Malcolm Gladwell, who has written some of the most provocative and perceptive books of our time, said in a recent interview that Bill Gates will be revered 50 years from now because of the enormous good he is doing around the world with his billions, but Apple founder Steve Jobs will not be [...]
Business Opportunities Abound in Nigeria
May 26, 2012 | Posted by
For young entrepreneurs, ready to make an impact in the business world, there is no need to restrict the scope of their efforts to their native country. The international market offers new opportunities for those who are ready to make an investment. Nigeria, for example, is developing in multiple industries, and is open to entrepreneurs [...]
Hero Profile: Jeri Lynne Johnson, Founder of Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
May 4, 2012 | Posted by
Jeri Lynne Johnson has a story that’s similar to many African-American women who are entrepreneurs. She paid her dues and earned an education and experience via Wellesley College where she studied music and religion. Johnson went on to graduate school at the University of Chicago, not far from her hometown of Shreveport, Illinois, and later [...]
