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

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

U.S. News & World Report: 1. Take a chance. The riskiest decision you make can be the most rewarding and gratifying. 2. There’s no crystal ball. Take big leaps to learn about yourself as an entrepreneur and a decision-maker. 3. Once you make a decision, be confident with it and move forward.... More

Forbes.com: In trying times, we tend to look to grizzled veterans for wisdom, perspective and, above all, hope. But few things fortify an entrepreneurial spirit more than preternatural success. We found six whiz kids–four from the U.S. and two from the U.K.–who managed to build million-dollar... More

Brandywine East Community News: Vince Lombardi and Phil Jackson are proof that good coaching can lead a sports team to success. Some business experts argue that the same holds true for entrepreneurs. Business coaching involves taking a hard look at the strengths and weaknesses of a business and its... More

Suburban Life Publications: Start out right for your business in 2009 with SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business.” SCORE provides a resource page called “Small Business Smart Start Tools”. This content area offers valuable resources for assessing your business, organizing your workplace... More

The NWEN Blog: The nature of entrepreneurship is to change the paradigm through which we view the status quo, and to improve or change things as necessary to create a successful new model. For young entrepreneurs especially, having a mentor is important in navigating the territory between the inception... More