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This Prison Program Turns Inmates Into Entrepreneurs
On Sept. 25, 1995, Kenyatta Leal was a 26-year-old convicted felon who had just been told by a judge that he would be spending the rest of his life in prison.Leal had been arrested for possession of a...
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What These 7 Billionaires Did In Their First Jobs
Your first job usually won't be your dream job. Nonetheless, you never forget it. It introduces you to the working world, teaches you how to work hard for your money, and often gives you an idea of...
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8 Young Leaders To Watch In 2014
They are driven, innovative, intelligent and young. These leaders are wise beyond their years, have risen up in their industries and on their missions to become voices of their generation. From...
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Intuit Founder Scott Cook Has A Brilliant Way Of Doing Reference Checks
To get the most valuable information out of reference checks, Intuit co-founder Scott Cook asks a very specific question. Cook knows that most people try to be nice, so they will give the candidate a...
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The 9 Most Common Mistakes Of First-Time Entrepreneurs
Building a company from the ground up is no easy task. That's why most entrepreneurs make mistakes along the way, and first-time entrepreneurs make the most. Unfortunately for many, the failure rate is...
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Why You Should Start A Company In 2014
If you’re waiting for the perfect time to start your own business, you could be waiting for a long time. But if you have an idea and the drive to take control of your own future, 2014 is your year to...
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The 5 Most Important Numbers For Growing A Business
If you’re using accounting software, it’s easy to run financial reports. But what then? There are so many numbers to look at; it can be overwhelming. Which ones are the most important to monitor the...
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America, The Startup: How European Settlers Launched The Most Entrepreneurial...
Starting a new business is hard.Building a new industry is even harder. Especially when it’s on the other side of the world.For nearly a century, exploration of the Americas had been carried out under...
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Starting A Business
The prospect of starting a business can be frightening. It is a risk and a tremendous opportunity, equal parts challenging and, hopefully, rewarding.Given the enormous risk that's inherent in...
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15 Inventions From Thomas Edison That Changed The World
Born 167 years ago on Feb. 11, 1847, Thomas Edison was an incredibly successful inventor, scientist, and businessman, accumulating 1,093 patents in his lifetime.Although the man from Milton, Ohio...
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These Charts Show The Danger Of Starting A Business With Your Spouse
DON’T DO IT.That’s my initial gut reaction whenever someone asks me whether it’s wise to work with a spouse or family member.My wife and I have been running our startup together for the past five...
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A Group Of Investors Is Buying A Stake In The Next Generation Of Geniuses
July 20, 2012, was a big night for Dave Girouard.It had been four months since he quit his job as head of Google Enterprise to pursue a bold new idea of his own. Now it was coming together. Crowded...
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Chris Dixon: If You Aren't Getting Rejected, Your Goals Aren't Ambitious Enough
If you're frequently rejected, you're doing something right.At least according to Chris Dixon, an entrepreneur and partner at venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. In a post on his blog, Dixon...
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Ben Horowitz, The New 'CEO Whisperer,' Offers Advice On Tough Issues Like How...
In five short years, the venture capitalist firm Andreessen Horowitz has become an outrageously powerful investment firm, raising $2.7 billion and backing such names as Airbnb, Box, Fab, Facebook,...
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How One Entrepreneur Realized She Was Charging Way Too Little
Today, one entrepreneur talks about what it was like to start a new business — and subsequently overcome a fear of charging fair prices for her services. The experience taught her an invaluable lesson...
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9 Things Entrepreneurs Can Learn From 'Shark Tank'
I don’t watch much television — with two small children and a business, I just don’t have time. But there’s one show that I DVR and watch without fail every week: "Shark Tank."For those of you who...
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Former 'Shark Tank' Contestant: If You Want To Raise Money, Don't Go On The Show
To aspiring entrepreneurs dreaming of landing a deal on "Shark Tank," a former contestant says don't bother.Scott Jordan, founder and CEO of apparel line TEC-Technology Enabled Clothing, appeared on...
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This Brilliant Entrepreneur Is Making Money Off You Without Your Even Noticing
When he was 12 years old, Luis von Ahn came up with a plan to make gyms free.People exercising on machines can generate electricity, he figured, and that energy is valuable. So why not eliminate gym...
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How A High-Growth Startup Learned The Secret To Grooming Future Leaders
Nine years ago, Adam Braun was backpacking through India when he asked a child beggar what he wanted most in the world. The boy’s reply: a pencil.The answer stuck with Braun. The boy, he learned, had...
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Why You Must Be Constantly Changing In Order To Succeed
Why change at all? It seems like a nonsensical question, doesn’t it?If you or your organization isn’t evolving — innovating, growing, or reinventing — you are in danger of failing.Astrophysicist and...
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