Entrepreneur
This economic downturn has made it even more competitive to stay on the radar of a potential employer or client. One has to be more creative and proactive about helping others. In my circle, moving around companies every few years, job hopping and working for startups is the norm for many aggressive individuals looking to […]
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If you ask 10 entrepreneurs or experts across the room, you may get 10 different and very valid responses to the question – how can an entrepreneur avoid failure? I believe there are two primary precautions an entrepreneur can practice to reduce the risk of his startup’s failure… First, I see many entrepreneurs fail only […]
New businesses often risk shooting themselves in the foot as they’re getting started. It’s not easy to be an entrepreneur. Not only are you getting your business up and running, your operations solidified, and your marketing strategy off the ground, but you are also trying to make sure you’re managing your business properly and minimizing […]
Depending on which industry you’ve chosen, the odds that your startup venture will fail within ten years are estimated to be between 65% and 85%, leaving you with pre-estimated success rate of 15% to 35%. And even then, these statistics depend on your definition of success. But you already knew that. What you might not […]
The current economy is creating many “accidental” entrepreneurs. For some people, this is the push they’ve needed to pursue the dream of setting up their own company. But, whether you’re an accidental or on-purpose entrepreneur, moving ahead without enough information can lead to some big mistakes early on. Besides potentially being costly, these mistakes can […]
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Despite the tough economy, or maybe because of it, many people have decided to start their own business. History tells us that most of these businesses will fail within a few years. Here’s how to avoid becoming another statistic. Plan Ahead No matter what your idea is, you need a plan. Every business has customers, […]
Are you thinking of starting a new business in 2010? Despite the state of the economy – recovering, but slowly – the number of startups remains robust. It seems that nothing will stop people from pursuing the dream of business ownership. If you are thinking of starting a new business, I encourage you to “date” […]
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Austin Curtis is a Co-Founder and the Chief Administrative Officer of DreamFetcher.com an employment and staffing website based out of Syracuse, NY. DreamFetcher.com has been called “the E-harmony of the job search” as the website has developed an entirely new system for matching compatible job seekers and employers. What are the essential characteristics found within […]
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In a bid to nurture talent, ambition, and success in today’s female workforce, a group of female entrepreneurs led by Jessica Kizorek launched a new movement, BadassBusinessWomen.org. Amid a tough economic environment, rampant unemployment, and widespread failures of small businesses, the organization provides a platform for women to collectively advance in the business community through mutual […]
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Please describe in layman’s terms what it is that Maverick Trading does. Maverick Trading is a proprietary trading firm. The firm’s traders invest the firm’s capital in a variety of financial instruments, including stocks, equity options, and foreign currencies. Maverick then splits the profits of those investments with its traders, with the lion’s share of […]
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