Entrepreneurship can be an intimidating thought for some. However, the definition is sometimes misunderstood. You don’t have to start your own business to be an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur, whether a business owner or employee, solves problems for profit, which is essential to boost the economy. One of the best times to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and instill values such as honesty, integrity and responsibility is during high school. It’s at…
Having a knockout pitch is vital for startups, because that’s how they win investors. So it’s fitting that the entrepreneurial pitch with the biggest punch will emerge victorious in the “Get in the Ring: The American Startup Clash” at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Road. There will be an opening reception at 6 p.m. The event, which will serve as the U.S. finals for the…
Let’s say you have developed a plan for the future of your family-owned business. And let’s say that you have communicated the plan to members of the family. And let’s say that you now have long-range goals, measurable objectives, strategies and the road map to get there. Included will be the mission, vision and values of the organization and a way to assess success….