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- Entrepreneurship Recession Proof, Hits 14-year High
- Click the image above for an interactive set of graphics displaying the data According to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity, a study that measures the percentage of the adult, non-business-owner population that starts a business each month, 2009 has had the highest level of entrepreneurial activity...
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Posted by: Mark Marich
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May 20, 2010
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- Don't Worry, Be Happy
- Despite the gloomy outlook from entrepreneurs on the status of the U.S. economic recovery, a recent story in the Wall Street Journal suggests that entrepreneurs are typically a happy bunch. Somewhat surprising numbers considering the risk and long hours involved in running one's own business, but...
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Posted by: Mark Marich
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September 23, 2009
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- Inc.'s Lemonade Stand Contest
- Who says that the little guys never get any recognition? Inc. magazine is calling for entries into its annual "Best Lemonade Stand in America" contest to highlight the entrepreneurial chops of business-savvy 5 - 12 year olds. Top prize last year went to a pair...
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Posted by: Mark Marich
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July 06, 2009
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- Innovation in the States: Arizona
- In 2006, a host of Arizona-based business groups helped create the Science Foundation Arizona (SFAZ), as a statewide effort to diversify Arizona's economy by promoting science and technology. What seemed like a good idea in 2006 has become a harder sell in the face of...
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Posted by: Mark Marich
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March 09, 2009
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