I enjoy posting entrepreneurial success stories about teens and young adults.
I hope it demonstrates, yet again, that anyone can be successful.
Age, education, experience, and business complexity are all secondary to a good idea, detailed planning and execution, a strong work ethic, and a little luck. (more…)
Economic freedom is an important ingredient in an individual’s business success and quality of life.
The Charles Koch Foundation offers a short, interesting video comparing economic freedom and quality of life in different countries. (more…)
Courtesy of The Washington Post, 7 Life Lessons from the Very Wealthy.
Some not too bad advice for aspiring millionaires. Or, in the case of my nephew, billionaires.
A few of my thoughts on the article below. (more…)
This weekend I read an article on the secret of Warren Buffett’s investment success.
At least in the mind of the author.
The author believes that: (more…)
In what may be seen as a stroke of business genius, or more likely the coming of the Apocalypse, a venture capital firm has invested USD 30 million into the Cheezburger network.
That is a lot of change for an enterprise famous for such things as LOLcats, FAIL, and other similar examples of rocket science.
For those unfamiliar with what is worth USD 30 million, here is Cheezburger in action. (more…)
Starting a business is never easy.
The failure rate is exceedingly high.
It is even more difficult for young entrepreneurs.
A lack of business experience is always a problem for people starting out.
Also, the lack of experience is a huge red flag in the eyes of potential investors, lenders, suppliers, and customers. (more…)
An interesting interview with Richard Branson on his business philosophy.
I think he makes some excellent points.
I have a few brief thoughts on Mr. Branson’s philosophy below:
An interesting point from The Conglomerate on the potential for increased activity in mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
It might give some hope to law, finance, and accounting students reading this post.
A few very brief comments from my side: (more…)
An interesting discussion at The Conglomerate as to the readiness of law school graduates for the business world.
However this issue applies equally to graduates in many other fields. Medicine, dentistry, engineering, information technology; the list is extremely long. (more…)
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