In 2007 UFM-Guatemala (Universidad Francisco Marroquin) graduate Hugo Diaz asked the university President Giancarlo Ibárgüen to write him a recommendation letter for a little-known American business school designed for and taught exclusively by entrepreneurs. Diaz was surprised to hear that word of the Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas had already spread to Central America—not only had Ibárgüen heard of the Acton MBA, but he had already met founder Jeff Sandefer and he was eager to know more about the program. Ibárgüen asked Hugo to keep him posted throughout the year. Fast-forward to 2013, when UFM-Guatemala will be offering // READ MORE

As the Acton Academy web site remarks, “Some may think that Middle School is a time to be endured between elementary school and high school.” Acton educators disagree, and will launch the Acton Academy Middle School this fall. You can find out more about the Middle School and Acton’s revolutionary approach to education by registering for the Open House held this Tuesday, February 7 from 4:30 to 6 pm at Acton School of Business. The format is an open exchange about the school’s history, philosophy, and future vision with founders Jeff & Laura Sandefer, as well as a Q&A with // READ MORE

Entrepreneur Ted Beasley is an executive coach, a strategic and financial consultant, the co-founder of Gateway Church, a husband, and a father of three. As if that weren’t enough, he is also one of only two teachers who have been awarded Master Teacher status at Acton in the past four years. It is not an easy title to earn. Only practicing entrepreneurs are eligible to teach at Acton, and only those who have advanced far in their careers will have the freedom and flexibility to take time away from their businesses to do so. The journey toward becoming an Acton // READ MORE

It’s easy to identify Acton’s most sacred traditions if you visit campus, because those highly-valued aspects of the school’s culture are literally part of the architecture. Carved in stone, etched in glass, hung from the ceiling, Acton’s mission, supporters, and rules of engagement are prominently and permanently displayed. As a student, there are only a few ways to get your name on a wall: You can win one of two coveted end-of-year awards…or you can be on the team that wins the Sales Challenge. The Acton MBA curriculum is unique for its emphasis on first-class hands-on learning and simulations, and // READ MORE

It’s time for you Class of 2013 Acton MBA aspirants to get your applications ready for the February 20 Early Application Deadline. Acton is a one-of-a-kind business school, and before applying, it’s important that you come to campus to see that for yourself. Here’s how: Come to class. Class visits begin again on January 9. Watch the Class of 2012 wrestle case studies in the Pit. Second semester courses include Opportunity, Raising Money, Launch, Growth, People, and Harvest. Attend an Info Session. The Spring Info Session is February 1 from 6-7:30 PM. Have your questions answered by current students, alumni, // READ MORE

A study at Dominican University tracked goal achievement in five groups of goal setters over a four-week period. The results indicate that taking the following simple steps may increase your likelihood of success. Write your resolutions down. Whether your resolutions this year involve getting more organized or preventing a hostile take-over of your business, the simple act of writing them down can increase how much you accomplish by almost 20%. Goal setters in the DU study who put their personal business-related goals in writing achieved 61% of their goals, compared to those who only thought out their goals, who achieved // READ MORE