Category: Entrepreneurialism
New Federal Law Should Spur Entrepreneurship, But Smart Banks More Prudent Than Ever
The recent passage of the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act has opened the floodgates to a rush of small businesses and start-ups seeking to borrow money from community banks.
ESBJournal’s Editor Featured Contributor in HP/Sugartone Ebook (Download)
It is a pleasure to announce that our own Traci Hayner Vanover is one of the featured contributor’s in the newly-released ebook from Hewlett-Packard, Bloggertone and Biz Sugar.
Unemployed? Start a Microbusiness
Despite the undertow of the Great Recession, more entrepreneurs launched new businesses last year than at any other time in the past 14 years, according to The Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity.
Entrepreneurship 101: An Introduction
Understanding the details of the past makes entrepreneurs more knowledgeable about the outcomes of certain scenarios.
What an MBA Can Teach You about Starting a Business
Have you ever wondered if getting an MBA could help you start your own business?
6 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
Not everyone is cut out to be an entrepreneur. Hours can be long, starting up can be expensive and there’s no guarantee for success. But for many, the satisfaction of being their own boss is priceless.
Entrepreneurialism and It’s Regional Impact
A new study from the Office of Advocacy examines the regional impact of entrepreneurship throughout the country.
Are You Ready to Take Your Business Global?
Many small businesses think they aren’t large enough to compete in the world marketplace, but in fact, 97 percent of exporters are small businesses.
Executive Coaching Groups Appeal to Small-and-Midsize Business CEOs
Executive coaching groups can help provide additional perspective and support for CEOs facing tough decisions.
John Jantsch Announces Second Annual Make a Referral Week
During the week of March 8-12, small businesses are being challenged to make 1000 referred leads to 1000 deserving small businesses in an effort to highlight the power of referrals for small business.
Increase Motivation & Productivity: Show Your Staff You Care
One important way to engage and motivate your team is so obvious everyone knows about it, but some bosses ignore the truth and others just forget it.
Work-at-Home Trend Includes High-Tech Repair Jobs
When it comes to finding a rewarding job, a growing number of people think there’s no place like home.
Michael Gerber Shares Principles of Successful Businesses
Michael E. Gerber examines the ten principles of the most successful small businesses in the world.
Growing Opportunities for Landscape Architects
Landscape architecture is a leading “green collar” job, and U.S. News & World Report named the profession among the best career choices for 2010.
Small Business B2B Marketing Trends & Tips for 2010
What will the New Year bring in terms of marketing trends important to small businesses that sell to other small businesses?
Employers Must Improve “Disconnect” With Employees
Apparently the worst economy in years hasn’t done much to improve the disconnect between what employers think motivates their employees and what workers say actually does.
