Tag: Entrepreneur

Transitioning to Professional Independence

We’ve got a big community here at HBS that runs the gamut from first-time business owners to serial entrepreneurs. And while some folks were definitely born with the entrepreneurial gene and have always been their own boss, a lot of us—myself included— have had to make the transition from working for others to working for [...]

Posted by Gregg Schoenberg on Monday, November 12th, 2012
Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Entrepreneur, INC Knowledge

The Turnaround King

Check out the new show, The Turnaround King that just premiered June 19th on the National Geographic Channel. International sales expert, Grant Cardone helps businesses on the verge of closing. Watch the clips below for a preview:

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, July 11th, 2011
Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneur, Videos of Interest

Video: The Entrepreneur’s Journey

Webster’s Dictionary defines an entrepreneur as:  One who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise.  Over the years many have called entrepreneurs the backbone of our country.  America’s booming entrepreneurial spirit keeps our country going.  With constant change comes opportunity, and the innovators of this country respond in a positive way, [...]

Posted by Brett Melson on Monday, May 16th, 2011
Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneur, Videos of Interest

Trend Report: Young Entrepreneurs on the Rise

Check out these statistics reported on Fox News about young entrepeneurs being on the increase. 1.  Labor department statistic says unemployment rates have doubled among college graduates. 2. Job offers to college graduates have dropped 20% from 2008 to 2009. 3. More  college grads are going into business for themselves and are willing to take [...]

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011
Posted in Trend Report
Tags: Entrepreneur, Small Business, Trend Report

Videos: Inspiring Entrepreneurial Stories on Television

Entrepreneurial ideas must be in the zeitgeist, check out these tv shows that will inspire you. Our new favorite show at Harvard Business Services is Shark Tank on ABC, see the video below to check out a preview of Season 2. Check out this clip below from the show, How I Made My Millions on CNBC. [...]

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, April 4th, 2011
Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneur, Videos of Interest

NYC’s Entrepreneurial Culture

Start-Up City – a fascinating piece about the history of NYC’s entrepreneurial culture from City Journal. Below is an excerpt: Like the rest of America, New York City has been buffeted by the recession that began in December 2007. This past August, the city’s unemployment rate stood at 9.6 percent, just over the national rate [...]

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, November 29th, 2010
Posted in Articles of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneur

TED Talks: Let’s Raise Kids to be Entrepreneurs

Harvard Business Services has always believed that entrepreneurs are the true innovators of the world. They are the creative life blood of the economy that propels us forward. Imagine a future where the next generation is taught the skills to be an entrepreneur. Check it out!

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Friday, June 25th, 2010
Posted in Videos of Interest
Tags: Entrepreneur, TED Talks, Videos of Interest

Ready, Set, Start Your Business Graduates

Congratulations to all the Graduates of 2010! So, now you’re looking for a job in your field of study or your trying to decide what you want to do in life. I’ve got a great idea, have you ever thought about starting your own company and being your own boss? It could be your fastest [...]

Posted by Michael Bell on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Posted in Delaware
Tags: Delaware, Entrepreneur, Incorporating

Engage Your Employees

During times of uncertainty it can be difficult to figure out how to engage your employees when morale is down. I just read a great article on entrepreneur.com that offers a few tips to get things back on track. Below is an excerpt: The cost-cutting actions employers have made to deal with the economic crisis [...]

Posted by Carleigh Lowe on Monday, May 3rd, 2010
Posted in Articles of Interest
Tags: Business Tips, Entrepreneur

Tips for Writing a Business Plan

If you are getting ready to start a business, the process of writing a business plan will help you clarify your vision. The final product, too, will help you represent your business to potential advisors, investors, clients, and vendors. Below, I have compiled some resources to get you started. First, you want a mental map [...]

Posted by Christina Cornelius on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Posted in 101
Tags: Business Tips, Entrepreneur

What is an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number?

Question: What Is an ITIN? Answer: The ITIN number or “Individual Taxpayer Identification Number” is similar to that of the Social Security number. The ITIN is for individuals that cannot acquire the SSN but have tax filing requirements with the IRS. The ITIN is 9 digits in length just like a SSN, but it will [...]

Posted by Brett Melson on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Posted in INC Knowledge, Q&A
Tags: Entrepreneur, INC Knowledge, Taxes

Simple Steps to Good Business Credit

Establishing good credit for your business may be one of the most important issues facing any new entrepreneur. There are some similarities to building personal credit and some very crucial differences. Hopefully, we can offer some general tips to make the process less burdensome and better understood. Don’t Procrastinate – Incorporate! – As a sole [...]

Posted by David Zeigler on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Posted in INC Knowledge
Tags: Business Tips, Entrepreneur, INC Knowledge



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