Entrepreneurship In The News: Week Of July 11

It’s been a stormy week: Tropical Storm Bonnie is approaching, a number of political scandals are brewing in Washington, and clouds hung over Yankee Stadium after the passing of George Steinbrenner. Things have been a little less tempestuous in the world of entrepreneurship. Here’s the news. But first… What’s...

Entrepreneurship In The News: Week Of July 4

Lindsay Lohan is going to jail, LeBron is going to Miami, and Spain is going home with a big gold cup. What’s going on in the world of entrepreneurs? Chocolatiers, parents, mafia wars, corporate glitterati and more…. Need a loan? Try Sam’s Club. The Wal-Mart owned, members-only wholesaler is...

Entrepreneurship In The News: Week Of June 27

Last week, General McChrystal resigned, the Supreme Court made controversial rulings, and Elena Kagan’s nomination hearings started. But don’t worry, spies, freeloaders, and money made the entrepreneurship news just as interesting. Here are the highlights: One third of small business owners would swap their business for a job working...

Entrepreneurship In The News: Bonus Feature On Bonuses

Today marks the end of the quarter, and talk of bonuses abounds. Big Newly released numbers show that Wall Street is hiring again. Recruiters are saying the demand has led to guaranteed bonuses, even ones that are longer than a year. G20 leaders have discouraged these becuase they could...

Wealth, Gender, And Evolution – Discussing Entrepreneurial, Female Billionaires

What does it take, as a woman, to become a billionaire? There are 1,011 billionaires in the world right now. Since they released the numbers in March, Forbes has been running various pieces on subsets of the billionaire population. Lately, that subset has been women (like here, here, here, and here)....

Welcome, Class of 2011!

We’re excited about our 29 newest Acton MBA students. They’re a diverse group and have a lot to bring to the community. As a class, on average, they: Are 29 years old. Had 6 years of full-time work experience before Acton. Scored a 648 on the GMAT. Had an...

Entrepreneurship In The News: Week Of May 30

Here are some bits of news you may have missed amidst the news about the BP oil spill and the finales of your favorite TV shows. Is America more entrepreneurial than Europe? According to a study conducted by the European Union, people in Europe are less enthusiastic to be...

Why Starting A Small Business In Austin Is Smart

Austin, Texas is known for its vibrant and unique culture. Texas’s capital city embraces all types of personalities and characters: from politicians working at the Texas Capitol to students at The University of Texas to interesting personalities you can meet on world-renowned Sixth Street. One more thing to add...

Did You Know?

Is your business ready for 2010 and beyond? Have you seen the “Did You Know?” video yet? Sony Corp just showed it at their annual shareholders meeting.  It highlights the pace of innovation and how it’s expected to accelerate in the next decade.  It was also featured in Time...

Entrepreneurship In The News: Week Of January 17

Here’s what you might have missed among the news about special elections and earthquakes. Immigrants could play a key role in new business growth according to a new study. The number of immigrants starting companies is growing — from .37% in 2006 to .46% in 2007. While these numbers...