Essays on Entrepreneurship

“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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kate Dobie wants to create a hub for letter-writers. Can it work? We asked her … by letter, of course.Hey Kate!I happened upon your , in which you're launching a business based on connecting pen pals with each other, and was personally hooked: I've had …

As consultants analyzing the economic stability of Skeer Manufacturing, it is important in the early stages of implementation that the company follow the recommendations set forth by our team of consultants, of how expenses and revenues are to be calculated to maximize profit. In general, …

Mentors are like the grandparents of startup world. They are filled with experience and wisdom up to the brim and both are equally eager to share every bit of it. A mentor could be anyone. You can find one in your investor who can give …

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 …

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 …

No entrepreneur starts a business believing they are going to go bankrupt. But while solid business strategy and a can see you through just about any challenge, the reality is that bankruptcy is always a possibility. This is why there is so much significance to …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

Entrepreneurship isn’t easy. It’s risky, it’s stressful and the success rate for new businesses really . So, why do people become entrepreneurs? Usually, it’s because we find that simply working a job just isn’t enough. We need to challenge ourselves, to test our ideas and to …

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 …

In a master stroke to combat black money and reduce the counterfeit currency currently in circulation, the Indian government has announced INR500 and INR1000 notes will cease to be legal tender effective midnight of 8 November. Banks were closed on November 9 on account of …

Not everyone is born for the traditional 9-to-5 job. And not everyone is a born entrepreneur. While many Americans prefer the security of working for others, others prefer the risk of starting their own businesses and positioning themselves for substantial rewards. Related: But is entrepreneurship …

Startup communities around the world are leveling up. The opportunities once found only in prominent startup ecosystems can now be seen everywhere, and savvy entrepreneurs are taking advantage.I’ve experienced this shift first hand. Having moved to Lincoln, Neb., from stints in Hong Kong and Silicon …

At a time when policy consensus at the federal level seems impossible, a grassroots movement is sweeping the nation and kindling a radical transformation in how Americans grow their local economies. Cities, communities and regions are building “ecosystems” of entrepreneurial innovation to generate new businesses …

Entrepreneurs, perhaps more than anyone else, love to talk about their . They’ve been conditioned to see as a learning experience — that, rather than being the end of something, a big flop is merely a very useful (though painful) data point along the way …

Encouraging entrepreneurship is in vogue nowadays, particularly on the campaign trail. We know our economy needs more entrepreneurs, but the way many policymakers frame the debate may not be doing much good.Related: Grants? Government-backed loans? Programs to encourage people to start a business (while glossing over …

When Kris Birch took over his family business in 2009, becoming the leader his team needed didn’t happen overnight. Birch is president of , a St. Paul, Minn.-based landscaping, snow removal, irrigation and tree services business. Birch’s father, James, founded the company in 1978 and …

When I graduated from college, I had no work experience. And that didn't sit too well with the real life that followed. The result? I repeatedly messed up at work or fell behind schedule because I lacked good productivity habits. Before long, I realized I needed help.Related: So …

2016 has been all about funding and getting the right investors on board. While late rounds have been slow and cheque sizes have diminished, early-stage funding has witnessed a lot of investors support this year. At the Entrepreneur India Summit in New Delhi, investors from …

In 2011, my five pals and I were driving home from one of our weekend ski trips in Vermont. We were engineering students at the time and used to throw out all kinds of during those three-hour drives. On this one day, my friend Donny …

An acquisition in any business ecosystem garners a lot of attention from media and industry folks. But what happens in the pre and post acquisition/merger phase is something only an entrepreneur and his team can elaborate! One of the most high-profile mergers/deals this year has …