A survey by ZenBusiness has found that the industries that most attract entrepreneurs vary from country to country and depend on various factors such as infrastructure, business climate, and culture. According to the survey, Personal services are the most-searched-for small business type in 22.7% of African countries, the largest share […]
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If you buy something through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. More and more people are becoming entrepreneurs and starting their own businesses. It may be a brick-and-mortar store or an online business; it may be their full-time passion or a side job – […]
Small business grants don’t just support entrepreneurs; they can provide major economic benefits to entire communities. This week, one state unveiled a series of grants aimed at supporting Tribal businesses and communities as they work to grow their ventures and create thriving economies. Read about these grants and more below. […]
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Buddhism may lead to spiritual enlightenment and a relaxed mind and body, but new research shows it helps entrepreneurs beat competitors in the fast-paced world of business. The study surveyed 331 entrepreneurs in Thailand and Taiwan, who were asked to fill out a questionnaire on their […]
While protecting your digital assets isn’t No. 1 on your to-do list, the benefits of doing so — improved visibility and resilience to crises — impact your company significantly. — Getty Images/10’000 Hours Most small- and medium-sized business (SMB) owners have numerous digital assets, or digitally stored pieces of information […]
In the ever-evolving realm of business, certain individuals stand out for their relentless drive to succeed. A new wave of entrepreneurs emerged in 2023, leaving a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial landscape of the United States. These five entrepreneurs have captured our attention and admiration, from their unwavering passion to […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — More kitchen space is coming to west Louisville for people who want to start a business in the food industry. Chef Space, which opened in 2015, has helped more two dozen businesses graduate to their own brick-and-mortar facilities. The program is a food business accelerator that […]
Ed and Mack Musser are identical twins who grew up helping with their father’s sawmill. Ed got an MBA from Virginia Tech. Mack’s degree is from UVA, but both returned to Rural Retreat – a small town near Wytheville – to run the family’s new company, drying and finishing lumber. […]
Free online courses from universities and industry experts can help launch a business and bolster entrepreneurial ability. Here is a list of free online courses for entrepreneurs. There are courses on how to think like an entrepreneur, launch a business, access financing, and master essential skills such as marketing and […]
Joining an early-stage startup provides better opportunities for learning skills and honing leadership to launch an own venture than joining an MBA programme, believe some of the entrepreneurs. Ahead of World Entrepreneurship Day on August 21, many founders with whom PTI spoke noted that while an MBA programme provides valuable […]
Photo by Chalet Moleni Photo by Chalet Moleni Although millions are spent each year on entrepreneurship training that is intended to help alleviate poverty and elevate the quality of life of entrepreneurs in developing nations, these programs often fail to make an impact. Through the support of BYU’s Ballard Center […]
While professional wrestling can be a lucrative career, it might not be a lengthy option for all wrestlers due to the unpredictable nature of the business. The wrestlers’ bodies can take such abuse only until a certain point in their life, and they would start looking for a more painless […]
With 33.2 million small businesses accounting for almost 63% of net new job creation in the nation, the head of the Small Business Administration, who is the highest-ranking Latina in the U.S. government, says the agency’s focus has been on ensuring that newly created businesses can stay open. Isabella Casillas Guzman stepped […]
Four women came to a Dearborn entrepreneurship program looking to expand their individual businesses, but later realized that together, they could do so much more. Their first collaboration was huge. Three of those four women hosted Dearborn’s first Arab American Wedding Fair earlier this year, which attracted over 500 people. […]
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Musicians Ana María Torres and María Carla Puga started making bracelets and necklaces at home in Cuba during the pandemic, and they now have a flourishing business. On an island that for decades prohibited private enterprise, they have had an unlikely adviser: the U.S. Embassy. Torres […]
Lemonade Day participants advertise their stand on 12th Street in Casper. (Hudson Pullen, Oil City News) CASPER, Wyo. — Casper’s ninth annual Lemonade Day was held across the city on Saturday, June 24, with young entrepreneurs setting up their lemonade stands and learning business skills. The lemonade business day officially […]
Chinese businessmen from all over the world on Sunday attend the 16th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) being held from June 24-26 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul) Dhanin Chearavanont, chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, told a forum in Bangkok that he personally sees […]
The graduates of the Set Up Shop program celebrate on June 13, 2023. (Dev Hardikar/Alaska Public Media) A group of Ukrainian refugees, some with years of experience as entrepreneurs, graduated from a new business training program in Anchorage this week. “When the war happened, and they had to uproot their lives […]
For minority business owners who want to become suppliers to local government entities or to bid on other contracts, the process can be daunting. But an annual event sets out to help minority business owners understand the process of bidding for procurement opportunities with entities like the city of Detroit. […]
Everyone was a winner at the Verge Conference, but for the grand prize recipients of $100,000, the money means they can make their aspirations a reality. “You can reach your dreams,” Paula Nichols said after she was handed a $100,000 check to help get her and her husband’s vision of […]