Essays on Entrepreneurship

1- According to Anderson (1995) ‘ role models’ play an important part in the promotion of Entrepreneurship. Critically evaluate this statement including references to regional/state initiatives to further develop and sustain an ‘ enterprise culture’. It is largely true that businesses are able to grow …

With millennials more than any generation that came before, nearly every facet of every industry has seen its fair share of new business startups. Although some are more successful than others, they all share one common trait: The leadership of a bright and dedicated professional. …

I began my journey with the tour, a road trip designed to celebrate entrepreneurship across the U.S., in Omaha, Neb. I soon discovered that despite the struggles, entrepreneurs can succeed anywhere; they just need to know where to look and have confidence in their abilities.When …

You don’t have to over-utilize iPads and smartphones to transform your business into a modern one. Connecting with newer generations is easy when you take advantage of the cool, in-demand ideas at your fingertips. Here are 10 new-age business ideas to get you started.1. Tiny …

Imagine yourself trying to find a job as a fresh graduate in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Not only would you be looking for employment in one of the most tumultuous regions in the world, in challenging economic times, but you would …

Ever dream of living and working abroad?HSBC’s 2016 Expat Explorer report uncovers surprising information about emigrants and their preferred countries of residence. A total of 26,871 expat respondents shared their views on life abroad with a focus on careers, financial well-being and quality of life. …

Imagine that you’re in your car, getting ready to drive to a place that you’ve never been before. Sure, you might have a map pulled up on your phone, but wouldn’t you feel a bit better if you’ve made that drive before? The same principle …

While an entrepreneur is usually considered the face of his startup, what establishes his success is the guarantee of him being backed by a very strong second layer of management.It’s very important for an entrepreneur to have a team or rather a second layer of …

The Benefits of Attending a Community College Some prospective college students tend to overlook the many benefits that come along with attending a community college. This may be because they aren’t aware of the advantages or they don’t have a true understanding of how this …

You keep the phone down, and you are shaking.Your biggest customer has just cancelled his contract with you and overnight you have lost 40% of your volumes. To top it, Your tech head told you there is a serious bug in the new module, and …

My second source will be an investigation into the entrepreneur Thomas Pellereau, the recent winner of the reality TV show ‘The Apprentice’. As the winner, he was offered a 50:50 partnership deal to go into business with Lord Sugar, who would provide an initial investment …

If your dad gave you a loan of a million bucks, you went to a private school on mommy or daddy’s dime and are “building a business” now, or you grew your parent’s wine business from $3 million to 60 million (although you’re a smart dude, …

Jessica Alba and Sarah Michelle Gellar both had successful careers acting on television shows and starring in movies, but now the women spend their time as the founders and creative leaders of startups.Alba is the chief creative officer of , which creates and sells what …

Sébastien Dupéré thought he’d stumbled on a winning idea with Les Dégommeurs. At first blush, the steam-cleaning business — which Dupéré launched with two friends in 2006 — looked successful. Customers were happy with their service, which removed gum and other gunk from public places such as …

This paper deals with the trends, issues and challenges that are being faced by the public personnel. These trends and issues may be categorized under (1) Management practices; (2) technology; and (3) Economic and Politics. Governments all over the world should learn this time what …

Two IIM-A grads shun Rs 1-cr offer AHMEDABAD: Declining pre-placement offers is nothing new for students of Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad, but declining the highest offers ever made in the institute has raised more than a few eyebrows. Two of the six second-year post-graduate programme …

Bootstrapping is not a new concept in the startup world, but it is surely the latest fad with more and more founders choosing to use their own funds. Entrepreneurs with bootstrapped companies have built a sustainable business enterprise relying purely on their own investment. Such …

I’ve been labeled compulsive, a work addict, obsessive, out of balance and impossible to work with. People have told me I’m unreasonably demanding and have unrealistic expectations for myself and others. Solutions have been proposed to “cure” me of this problem. Doctors throw labels at me  like …

Y Combinator is hailed as the most powerful startup accelerator globally and companies helmed by YC are a testament to the same. Some of the most successful stories such as Airbnb, Dropbox, Reddit and more have been honed by YC partners. A couple of Indian …

The following excerpt is from Entrepreneur's book . Buy it now from  |  | Erica Zidel knew that trying to raise funds for her startup would be a full-time job. She worried that chasing after would distract her from building the best product she could. So rather than sweat …

For 11 years, Arianna Huffington was the public face of the Huffington Post, the news site she created, nurtured and then sold. In August, she announced her decision to step down as its editor-in-chief to focus on a new health and wellness startup.  focused on leaving …

Introduction International entry mode choice is considered a critical strategic decision. In an attempt to understand this choice, scholars have primarily focused on transaction cost theory Previous literature have failed to examine how the transactional cost model applies to smaller entrepreneurial firms. ” Small and …

Undertaking One1.1 Comparing three ( 3 ) definitions of disablement1. WHOPeoples with disablements covers the restrictions of disablement, and engagement. Impairment is a affair of construction and physical map. When you perform an action or undertaking, activity limitation is the troubles encountered in the person. …

I’ve said it many times before, and I will say it again here: we humans are an extremely complex species. Now while that “complex” is very often a fine thing, a lot of other times, it spells nothing but trouble– especially when it involves a group of …

Weaving social altruism into a business is becoming an increasingly popular trend. From seeking certification as a B Corporation — in which a for-profit company meets certain standards of social and environmental performance — to pursuing impact investing, many executives are examining whether they should …

A lot many have those teeny-weeny trysts with entrepreneurship at an early age, or might have that one moment of glory but thereafter they are nowhere to be seen. However, that’s not how the success story of the Turakhia brothers unfolds. They did it not …

Under this assignment I will discuss his prospects as a growing entrepreneur and a variety of factors that are to be considered. The starting and enlarge his business In the hospitality services industry. According to the demand of the industry, the driving forces for him …

Title: To lead or to follow? That Is the question. Assignment Topic: Compare and contrast two leaders, at least one of whom must be a business leader. Which of the two was the more effective leader? Why? What skills did they demonstrate? These two leaders …

The National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) came out with its annual report on the startup ecosystem this week, following which Entrepreneur India caught up with NASSCOM President Chandrashekhar Rentala to discuss some key metrics.Why aren’t there enough hardware startups today?Clearly as a …

When CNBC approached me to be one of three hosts and investors for , I was excited to sit on the other side of the fundraising table and test next gen products designed for the outdoor space. On the show we put new outdoor products …