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Entrepreneurship Dissertation Fellowship Grant
Just announced, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation’s 2010-2011 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program's Online Request for Proposal is now available through Sept. 15, 2010. The Kauffman Foundation will award up to fifteen Dissertation Fellowship grants of $20,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A. or other doctoral students for... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on June 02, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 5/28/2010
Uncovered in the Kauffman’s Index of Entrepreneurial Activity report we saw that entrepreneurial growth was the highest among 35- to 44-year olds in 2009. Many of these small businesses were launched due to the loss of income opportunities. Also this week the introduction of, “Who... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 28, 2010
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Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity: 1996 – 2009 Report
According to the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity: 1996 – 2009 report, U.S. small business startups launched in 2009 reached record highs when compared to startups created during the 2007 – 2009 recession. Additionally, the report uncovered that entrepreneurial growth was the highest among 35-... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 27, 2010
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Remember to Remember
Having worn the uniform and taken the oath to defend our country from all threats foreign and domestic, I particularly enjoy Memorial Day as I reflect on those who paid the ultimate price in defense of our ideals. And let’s be clear, pursuing and protecting... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 25, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 5/21/2010
This week was all about saving as we took a look at 10 innovative steps to crowdsourcing business tasks and how to create a killer investor presentation with just 10 slides. In addition to these tips we also uncovered that 6.6 million Homepreneurs provide at... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 21, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 5/14/2010
This week we learned about four innovative marketing solutions for small businesses as well as 12 innovative steps entrepreneurs can utilize their leadership presence to inspire others. We also reviewed how a group of entrepreneurial law students jumped right into starting their own business despite... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 14, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 5/7/2010
This week we learned how Dave Waldman, CEO and Entrepreneurial Founder of Bccthis took a chance and ventured out with his business partner to create their own startup. We also took a look at the top ten ingredients needed to create a great business plan... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on May 07, 2010
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Business Planning: A Permission Based Approach.
Lately it seems as if the term “business plan” has become synonymous with the entrepreneurship education initiatives that have sprung up on nearly every college campus and small business development center in the country. Business plan competitions, business plan writing clinics, business planning software, business... [More]
Posted by: Anonymous
on May 03, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 4/30/2010
The 2010 Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship wrapped up with many exciting takeaways such as the growth of youth entrepreneurship, the development of the US relationship with global entrepreneurs and empowering women entrepreneurs to continue to launch outstanding startups. Other innovative ideas this week included how... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on April 30, 2010
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Entrepreneurship News Roundup: Week of 4/23/2010
Thinking of starting a business? Make sure to ask yourself these four important entrepreneur questions that will take your company from startup to innovation.  One important element for any new business venture is coming up with a name. But does having an original name really matter?... [More]
Posted by: Thom Ruhe
on April 23, 2010
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