Essays on Entrepreneurship

It is hard to think of a time when the economic and job-related conditions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region were static or predictable. The region is highly dynamic to the extent that daily occurrences create new and critical data for those …

There’s been a lot of talk lately about the future of work. Much of the time, these conversations are fueled by the anxiety many of us share as we try to understand the impact new technologies will have on our industries. We tend to reduce …

Critique Last week I had the opportunity to come see the play with my peers and fellow classmates, “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying”. The play is about a man following the steps of the book “How to succeed in Business… ” In …

This is explained by the fact that patterns do not tend to uniquely identify the given relation. The systems which participated in MUCH and deal with relation extraction also rely on rich rules for identifying relations  mention that they tried to add only those rules …

Two Indian startups secured investments worth almost Rs 2 crore in less than 30 minutes. Sounds unbelievable, doesn’t it? Astonishing as it might appear, this is exactly what is happening at “The Vault”, a one-of-its-kind Indian reality show. The Vault, which can well be called …

Entrepreneurship is the tendency of a person to organize his own business and run it profitably, exploiting the qualities of leadership, decision making, managerial caliber, etc. Risk Talking Risk-taking In Its true sense Indicates that risk Is Ignored In taking decisions and actions. We should …

You are going to fail.It’s inevitable — we all fail at things all of the time. Ask any entrepreneur, and they will tell you: it doesn’t necessarily get easier. Some failures are massive, life-altering events, but most are smaller setbacks that don’t require that you …

I recently hit a wall in one of my businesses, recognizing that I was making some critical marketing mistakes. But until that moment, I hadn't realized that I myself was an offender. Credit the power of networks: I had the perfect contact in mine to help …

There are a few remembrances in our life like that at a lake in Maine that attract us and refresh our memory even though that happened a long time ago. “Once More to the Lake” written by Elwyn Brooks White is a wonderful recollection of …

Though, in order to achieve economic prosperity careful approach should be targeted on the differential policy needs of different places. Plus, there is a widespread sense that the forms of decentralization proposed for the English regions are too limited to have any larger impact. Throughout …

Any business — whether it's washing windows or consulting — needs to take advantage of technology or risk losing out on precious customers to faster and more connected . But that doesn't mean every business has to create its own technology.Josh Downing, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based …

Businessmen transformed economic activities by learning to take advantage of market conditions by alluding efficient networks of transportation and communication and by creating a system of regulating the price of a product based on supply and demand. 4. The institutions that supported early capitalism were …

Compare the ways in which expected roles were determined by gender in ‘Journeys End’ and ‘The Accrington Pals’. To what extent would you agree that ‘Accrington Pals’ presents a more credible image than ‘Journeys End’. A large proportion of Great War literature suggests that men …

Some may have access to private equity funds, some may not, but you can always find a friend, a family member or an angel investor, who will readily fund your venture. Moreover, young entrepreneurs can also look for a mentor, who will help them raise …

The government has overwhelmingly acknowledged and supported the mushrooming startup ecosystem in India. However, industry experts still believe that there continues to be nuts and bolts that need to be fixed in the ecosystem in order to carry out business at a faster pace.Initiatives like Startup India …

Marol Pasha Pet Groom Services LLP This is a sole proprietorship form of business that deals with pet-grooming. The services offered in regards to pets ensure the clients’ pets are well kept and live a healthy life as they deserve to. Apart from advising the …

Venture Capital is money provided by professionals who invest and manage young rapidly growing companies that have the potential to develop into significant economic contributors. According to SEBI regulations, venture capital fund means a fund established in the form of a company or trust, which …

Public relations is often regarded as one of the most fast-paced and stressful professions one can enter. But for some, the chaos and 24/7 news cycle isn’t daunting, and a few, like fellow Entrepreneur contributor , thrive on it. At 24 years old, Lorenzen is the …

Proper ways of getting student visa in any country is very difficult but if anyone knows the terms there will be no problem at all. How a student will complete every process in a proper way. Maximum students face some tout people or we can …

Startup entrepreneurs venturing into mobile app often struggle between the speed and agility. Startups have neither time nor the funds to cope with the long development cycles of a mobile app. As the consumer focus is drifting from what’s on the web to what’s in …

In the world of employment, there are two types of employees: those who love having all the benefits of employment and wouldn’t have it any other way; and those who, while they do enjoy the perks, aspire to do something else- like Having an entrepreneurial …

Today, it is much easier to start a business than ever before. The opportunities seem limitless, so does the competition. Every product seems to have an almost exact copy out there in the market.Having said that, how can your start-up stand out in such a …

MENA's creative entrepreneurs talk on what it's like to turn a passion project into a business venture, and share their insights for pursuing creative ambitions in the MENA region. Having worked in the fashion industry for more than 17 years, ’s influence in the sector shouldn’t be measured …

Building a personal computer can be a rewarding experience in addition to saving costs. By building a personal computer, one can save up to 30% of the costs that would be incurred if the computer were purchased from a dealer. (more…)

Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Economic Development “‘Discuss the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and economic development. What role do creativity and problem solving play in this relationship? ” In today’s world, entrepreneurship and innovation are becoming increasingly crucial as drivers of the economy, especially so in the …

For a long time now, the Middle East region’s ties to the fashion industry has been primarily a commercial one- the region’s prominence as a retail hub, owing to its purchasing power, and its population’s flair for elegance and opulence are what came to one’s …

With over 18 years of entrepreneurial experience in marketing and strategy, Umang Srivastava has an unusually accurate knack of understanding the needs of the consumer. And this is what led him establish Bonita along with Neeraj Mittal. Bonita is an emerging international player in home …

With the growth of eCommerce, a hiring spree began. eCommerce companies once went out of their way to hire (read poach) top executives from other companies, but this was a time when the money was flowing in and ambitions were high. Now that the venture …

The only personal disadvantage I’ve found with taking a break or vacation is that it can break the momentum you may have built up over the previous weeks and months. But even this challenge is no excuse not to take a break or take regular …

Skydiving and entrepreneurship may seem unrelated, but they actually have seven commonalities you may be overlooking. I think an entrepreneur should skydive more than once for one simple reason — risk. Risk taking is an ongoing hurdle in every entrepreneur's life. I don't just mean …