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Role Of Entrepreneurship In Conceptual Economy

Wisepreneur — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:16:23 +0000

The principle of entrepreneurship still applies in principle, but the medium has changed drastically. This is probably the best time in our history to pursue entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are defying the logic and business rationale to make things happen individually.

5 Lessons That We Can Learn From Herb Kelleher About Entrepreneurship & Leadership

Wisepreneur — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:50:41 +0000

Herb Kelleher is the co-founder of South West Airlines. From its inception and first flight in 1971 Herb has put his personal stamp and values on the company to make it one of the most respected airlines in the world. Here are five lessons that we can learn from the example that Herb has set.

University of Texas IE Consortium: Creating a New Breed of Entrepreneurs

Wisepreneur — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:53:48 +0000

By: Carolyn Roark Recently Dr. Carolyn Roark met with Rick Cherwitz at the University of Texas. She kindly provided the following observations and interview with Dr. Cherwitz. Five years into my graduate work at UT-Austin, I had the disturbing realization that I didn’t really fit in with the profile of my program. I didn’t want [...]

Which P2P Lender Should You Choose?

Wisepreneur — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:02:40 +0000

By: Calvin Bacon If you are an entrepreneur who is seriously considering peer-to-peer lenders, the next question is which one should you pick. While there are many peer-to-peer lenders available, this article will compare three popular lenders as an example of how you might compare your choices. Before I even begin on the topic, let [...]

New Ventures: Is Peer To Peer Lending A Good Funding Solution?

Wisepreneur — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:46:05 +0000

By: Calvin Bacon Funding a new idea or a new venture is always a challenge, particularly before the idea has become a reality. Sometimes it seems like the typical catch-22. You must have the funding before you can develop the idea, but you must have a developed idea before you can get the funding. If [...]

Cultivating an Innovative Culture

Wisepreneur — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:26:39 +0000

Executives must create a culture that overcomes barriers to innovation. To succeed, organizations must be able to thrive in a culture of rapid and constant change. HR executives need to foster cultures that offer a common language, foster experimentation and mix the right talent.

Personal Branding And How It Can Help Your Business…

Wisepreneur — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:11:40 +0000

By: Robert Strong What is Personal Branding and how can it help your business? There are a few steps to accomplish this task although easy it can be time consuming especially for the individual that has not invested time into what is in their best interest. The key to any success (and this isn’t cutting [...]

Managing Internal Communications: Positive Energy for Positive Results

Wisepreneur — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:37:53 +0000

Managing through change can be extremely difficult or one of the most rewarding experiences an entrepreneur can ever have. It largely depends on the ability of the entrepreneur to gain employee confidence while at the same time leading and navigating through the type of rapid change a high-potential firm often has. Employees must know the company goals, his/her role in the process, and the proper change management tools. When an entrepreneur plans for change, he or she is able to direct valuable company resources to meeting the company’s goals, and that translates into more profits.

Play – The Elixir of Creativity

Wisepreneur — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:05:25 +0000

By: Jeannine McGlade and Andrew Pek What if we could change the world through play? Or stimulate our creativity with humor? What if how we imagine was recognized as being more important than what we know? According to Plato, “You can learn more about a person in one hour of play than in a year [...]

What is Organizational Innovation?

Wisepreneur — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:53:26 +0000

Organizational innovation refers to new ways work can be organized, and accomplished within an organization to encourage and promote competitive advantage. It encompasses how organizations, and individuals specifically, manage work processes in such areas as customer relationships, employee performance and retention, and knowledge management.