Essays on Entrepreneurship

I considered myself smart, independent and tough. Prior to the abusive relationship I was in, I excelled in school, bought my first property at age 22, and supported myself and my child as a single mom without anyone’s help — all while putting myself through college. …

Let’s let go of the idea of the lone wolf, once and for all.We have this idea of the entrepreneur as a solo figure — an ambitious, solitary adventurer willing to stand apart from the crowd and risk it all on the strength of a …

Entrepreneurs look back on the blooper they thought would kill their company. Sandy Chilewich Founder and creative director, “Back in 2000, when I was just starting, I emailed a buyer at Bloomingdale’s, pitching my placemats. And I don’t know if placemats just weren’t in my …

For banking purposes, you do not have to visit the bank. Do not waste your time and talk time by calling a taxi driver, tap on the screen and the taxi will pick you up from wherever you are. Thanks to digitization, for changing the …

A key message from last week’s election is that people are seeking more economic opportunity. And with today marking National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, there’s no better place to start than by solving the problems facing women business owners.Related: make up more than a third of …

As the saying goes — “Different strokes for different folks.” This is just as true for seemingly mundane preferences — like one’s favorite birthday cake — as it is for major career decisions, like what type of business you prefer to open. To the latter …

The view of the human as a rational being is nowadays heavily questioned (Simon, 1959), UT in science a lot of models and theories still are based on this assumption. When looking at research on entrepreneurship, we notice that it is considered a relatively new …

Inrroduction Business growth is a good goal for most firms in general and is given great weight by the society. This could be seen with the list conjured up by the media, such as ‘Forbes Fast-Growing Companies’ and ‘Inc Fastest Growing Companies’ lists. The reason …

We live in an era of unprecedented technological change. Common wisdom says that entrepreneurs should be disruptive. The popular meme is that you’re either a disruptor or you’ll end up being disrupted. That’s nonsense. In many fields and industries, you’ll be far better off going old …

Ninety percent of start-ups fail, some for reasons which were completely avoidable, others because of a lack of confidence, preparation or understanding of what was needed to be successful. I have experienced some of that failure myself. Afterward, there is always that feeling of regret …

According to the author, personal entrepreneurship is the ability of a person to trade in goods and services for the purposes of creating wealth for the individual, while personal innovation is the ability to generate new ideas for the purpose of creating new or improved …

Using the WileyPlus resources, go to the Interactive Case Study “Five Guys Burgers and Fries: Ingredients for Success” example located in Chapter 3. To access the entire textbook, use the WileyPLUS Read, Study & Practice link located in the Student Center. Write a three to …

Entrepreneurship can seem glamorous, and many people view it as a way to end their “suffering” from a 9-to-5 job. Looking from the outside in, though, few realize the huge amount of work and stress involved. The constant pressure of running an efficient business and the emotional exhaustion …

“You don’t have to study business to be a successful entrepreneur, it can all start at university”- Graham CooperYoung people believe they will be their own boss within the next five years, with many claiming that they have started to work on their business ideas or are …

In the process of building our company, , I’ve realized there are three different mindsets – going in the right direction, not now and being wrong — I’ve adopted that have been vital to my success.By adapting these mindsets, I have learned to sell a …

A travelling entrepreneur is a happy entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship does come with a hectic schedule but it also brings along opportunities to travel to news places. Taking you business to a new country, going to a different state just to meet an investor or just taking …

The terms entrepreneur, manager and owner are very much in meaning yet exhibit different representations of business people who are present at the top management. Entrepreneur is a person who sets up a new organization or enterprise and accounts for accountability on his part of …

Cooking can be intimidating, especially if you’re busy and on a budget. But if you had a community and easy to follow advice your fingertips, instead of being a stressful place, the kitchen could become a place fill with fun, creativity and inspiration.That’s the mission …

Your company name will get used more and last longer than any other investment you make in your business. It’s important that you get it right the first time.Here are some of the biggest naming mistakes I’ve seen entrepreneurs make and why you should avoid …

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 …

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 …

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 …

History of entrepreneurship[edit] Etymology and historical usage[edit] First used in 1723, today the term entrepreneur implies qualities of leadership, initiative and innovation in manufacturing, delivery, and/or services. Economist Robert Reich has called team-building, leadership and management ability essential qualities for the entrepreneur. [5] The successful …

There is a very strong perception that young people today (our so-called Generation Y) are innovative and dynamic and will continue to be the driving force behind successful entrepreneurial ventures. This perception, to a large degree, has come about because of the immense success of Mark Zuckerberg, …

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 …

Social entrepreneurship is making waves in the worlds of business and social justice. Over the last decade and a half, an ideal environment has been created, fostering an explosion of this (relatively) newfound way of doing business. As a result, a model has been hatched …

Are there certain qualities that all successful entrepreneurs share?After years of personal experience and coaching, I’ve discovered that entrepreneurs share very similar qualities that make them successful. Fortunately, all of these qualities can be learned. It is up to you to carefully examine your strengths …

So you want to write a book. Maybe you’re looking for a new revenue stream. Maybe you have a that you think others should adopt to make their days more efficient. Maybe you’ve had a lot of interesting conversations online lately and want to summarize …

One of the major grievances entrepreneurs in the UAE have long had about starting and scaling business in the country is with regard to the challenges associated with business failure here, with legal structures that initiate criminal proceedings against financial defaults. However, this could now change with the UAE …

An entrepreneur is a person who possesses an enterprise. This person accepts the financial and other risks associated with the formation of this enterprise and exploits the opportunities in order to form this enterprise. The word ‘entrepreneur’ is derived from two French words ‘entre’ meaning …