In the midst of our worst financial crisis in decades, entrepreneurs will once again lead the economic recovery.
To learn more, consider these relevant stories. You can also
watch a video of Kauffman
Director of Entrepreneurship, Thom Ruhe, or visit his blog.
eBay Sellers Challenge to Spark Entrepreneurial Spirit
eBay and The Kauffman Foundation partnered to launch the eBay Sellers Challenge on June 9, 2009. The challenge asks entrepreneurs to answer this question: "How would you use $25,000 to grow - or start - an eBay business?" Read the full release here.
More Than Half of Fortune 500 Companies Founded During a Recession or Bear Market
A new study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation finds that more than half of the companies on the 2009 Fortune 500 list were launched during a recession or bear market, along with nearly half of the firms on the 2008 Inc. list of America's fastest-growing companies.
Download The Economic Future Just Happened in its entirety at www.kauffman.org.
Policy Makers Getting it Wrong!?
Kauffman survey reveals a stark and fundamental gap between the national policy agenda and the attitudes and beliefs of the American people - go figure. The survey reveals that the public feels strongly that the government should be doing more to encourage individuals to start businesses and create jobs, which is ultimately the long-term solution for the country’s economic woes. Read full text here.
You can build it, they can help!
Entrepreneurs know the only stimulus they can count on comes from their own efforts and not some government hand out. But now they can get some help getting started from software maker
Intuit who is helping get businesses incorporated and their books organized with a suite of free software and services. To find out more,
visit them today.
Get in the fast lane for the resources you need to grow your venture
IdeaCrossing is a free online resource that helps entrepreneurs find the human and financial capital you need to accelerate your high-growth entrepreneurial venture. From mentors to investors to service providers, you can find them at IdeaCrossing today.
Thinking About Angel or Venture Capital?
Understand the basic principles of equity funding and dilution - how much you give up of your company in return for the capital you need to grow it. This tool will help you plan for different scenarios when considering funding options.
Own your venture here
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Expert insights into effective entrepreneurship programs
To be effective, entrepreneurship support programs must focus on business owners' core needs, according to a report released by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The report comprises recommendations from a 40-member panel of entrepreneurial experts that met to discuss how to improve knowledge about the effectiveness of U.S. entrepreneurship support programs designed to help stimulate innovation and economic growth. Hopefully policy makers will take note and include such programs in stimulus spending.
Read the full report here