Virtual Entrepreneur

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

PRLog.Org: So in more difficult economic times, it stands to reason that most small business owners shouldn’t even consider it. Yet, according to Peter Hans of Resort Maps, creator of more than 90 customized travel maps across the United States, England and Puerto Rico, that kind of thinking could... More

SubmitYourArticle.com: To become an entrepreneur consultant you need to understand the entrepreneurial characteristics required to commence your own business consultancy. It is also worth understanding the top 8 secrets from the international business guru before starting consulting, as business gurus... More

Wisconsin Law Journal: Making the decision and really committing to it could be the most important issues for a lawyer when starting a private practice. There are practical considerations – budget, location, billing – but making that initial decision could be the biggest, said Deborah A. Blommer,... More

US News: There’s no law saying you have to go to college to start a business. There’s also a carrot and a stick that might lead entrepreneurial minded members of Generation Y to want to skip college. The stick is that hiring prospects might be grimmer than they thought. The carrot? All the examples... More

Times Argus: Ashlyn Barcomb, wearing a jazzy black-and-white T-shirt with her blue jeans, carried a poster illustrated with her own cartoon drawings to the front of the guidance class this week. At the top of her poster was the legend, “What I Might Do.” “I have three major ideas of... More

Entrepreneur: After 17 years in the NFL, Packers quarterback Brett Favre is finally retiring. He will go down as one of the greatest players in the history of the game, and not just because of his numbers. What made him legendary were his intangible qualities–qualities you can learn from and apply... More

BizLaunch Blog for Small Business: You may have a great opportunity to launch your own small business right where you work. If you’ve always dreamed about escaping to self-employed freedom, follow these suggestions to turn your job into a business: * Become a vendor. To save money on employee costs,... More

There’s no perfect way to balance business and family life, but there is a way to feel proud about your accomplishments every day. MSNBC: Most mom entrepreneurs start their businesses to have a career that’s flexible for family life. We own our businesses so that we don’t have to work... More

Worcester Telegram: Question: I must care for both my child and ill father. How can I find a part-time job that pays benefits? – R.E. Answer: Although easier than it was a decade ago, finding part-time work that includes employee benefits remains a challenge. As a quick solution, contact staffing... More