Virtual Entrepreneur

Forbes.com: One of his former students is selling genetically altered glow-in-the-dark goldfish. Another is developing a diaper with built-in baby wipes. For John Butler, a professor of entrepreneurship and management at the University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business, such occurrences... More

Current Mom: So often, women become entrepreneurs for the freedom it gives to control your own schedule and the time you spend with your children. But ironically, many women entrepreneurs find maternity leave the toughest piece of the puzzle to solve. Do you tell your clients or customers you’re... More

DO’S 1. Learn basic accounting before you go into business. Go to school if necessary. 2. Consult and retain an accountant familiar with your industry before you start. 3. Determine what accounting software program works best for your business. 4. In the beginning, do your own bookkeeping... More

FranchiseTalk: While many businesses are slowing down due to the rocky economic climate, Smart Tax franchise, a newly launched 10-unit tax preparation franchise concept, is just starting to speed up. Smart Tax is a step above the competition by offering quicker returns, better services and is expanding... More

Springwise: Remember the excitement you felt receiving mail as a child? That’s the inspiration behind San Francisco-based Little Passports, a new educational subscription service that aims to turn 5-to-10-year-olds into world travellers, one country at a time. Little Passports delivers monthly... More

Btob: Well 2010 is here. Hopefully long sunny days in holiday destinations have boosted creativity and energy levels. What is in store for this year? Are you happy with the status quo, or does a new business opportunity await? If a new business is what you are considering the obvious question to ask... More

Baltimore Sun: Dear Joyce: My grandson, 18, says he wants to become an entrepreneur. OK, but he refuses to enroll in a college, arguing that it’s a “waste of time.” To top that, when I suggested he get a job for a couple of years and then rethink his decision, he said: “Forget... More

Lawdit Commercial Solicitors: Before you apply for a patent application in the UK you should consider the following: 1. Is there another type of protection that is more appropriate to protect your invention? You may also wish to consider these alternatives in addition to patent protection. Confidential... More

CareerOverview: Entrepreneurship and Startup Find investors, business opportunities, business tools, and other entrepreneurs by following these sites. PartnerUp: You’ll find all sorts of resources for locating property, finding contacts, and getting answers to your business questions. Startup Nation:... More

Forbes: The unemployment rate may be north of 10%, but pet-product makers are booming. According to the National Pet Owners Survey, about 71 million U.S. households, or 62%, owned at least one pet in 2008, up from just 56% in 1988, the first year the survey was conducted. Money lavished on pets has... More