Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

It’s not too late: 5 reasons people over 40 make great entrepreneurs

  By Judith Humphrey January 25, 2024 We regularly read about entrepreneurs starting their companies at a young age. Bill Gates was 19 when he founded Microsoft—the same age Mark Zuckerberg was when he launched Facebook, and Michael Dell when he began Dell Technologies. These are classic cases of successful entrepreneurship among the young. But … Continue reading It’s not too late: 5 reasons people over 40 make great entrepreneurs

U.S. entrepreneurship is increasing—and getting more diverse

  By Jared Lindzon May 08, 2023 New technologies, economic uncertainty, and a desire for greater flexibility are pushing more Americans into self-employment, especially those that have historically faced greater barriers to starting a business. According to a recent study conducted by software company Gusto, there were 5 million new businesses created in the U.S … Continue reading U.S. entrepreneurship is increasing—and getting more diverse

Ricky Williams explains how he went from NFL player to weed entrepreneur

  By Max Ufberg October 10, 2022 In his 11-year NFL career, Ricky Williams was a Pro Bowl running back, a single-season rushing yards leader, and one of just 31 players in league history to amass 10,000-plus career rushing yards. And before all that, he was a Heisman Trophy winner with the Texas Longhorns.   … Continue reading Ricky Williams explains how he went from NFL player to weed entrepreneur

3 ways entrepreneurs keep their businesses fresh during changing times

By Arianna O’Dell   April 22, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to touch all corners of the world, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Many have been forced to close their doors, and others forced to pivot or even change their business model entirely. Reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have … Continue reading 3 ways entrepreneurs keep their businesses fresh during changing times

Okcoin enlists Randi Zuckerberg for an NFT trading platform to empower women in crypto

By Connie Lin   April 19, 2022 Okcoin, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange and one of the largest such platforms in the world, on Tuesday revealed it will debut a zero-fee, uncapped royalty NFT marketplace. And alongside brand advisor Randi Zuckerberg, the company, which recently committed $1 million to supporting women in crypto, hopes its new … Continue reading Okcoin enlists Randi Zuckerberg for an NFT trading platform to empower women in crypto

How Pete Stein’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Led Him To Become Merkle Americas President

How Pete Stein’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Led Him To Become Merkle Americas President by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, March 14, 2022 Pete Stein stepped into his role as president of Merkle Americas on March 1. Inside Performance asked him whether it felt different. You know — like when you are 49 years old, about to … Continue reading How Pete Stein’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Led Him To Become Merkle Americas President

8 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Think Differently Than Most People

Steven Imke December 10, 2021 Everyone’s belief system is shaped by the company they keep. Entrepreneurs are no different in that regard. The differences in beliefs come from the village of advisers people use. For example, fat people who hang around other fat people will not be exposed to better eating habits, will be exposed … Continue reading 8 Simple Ways Entrepreneurs Think Differently Than Most People

How to Fix the 3 Most Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Karen Repoli May 19, 2021 Are you leaving money on the table? This is a common mistake of new entrepreneurs. Good business coaches are able to look at a company objectively, ask pertinent questions, and guide the owner through the process of creating a plan for future growth. Consider a business coach your objective third … Continue reading How to Fix the 3 Most Common Mistakes New Entrepreneurs Make

Unpopular Opinion: Not Everyone Should Become a Full-time Business Owner

Anna Osgoodby May 14, 2021 Unpopular opinion… Not everyone should become a full-time business owner or entrepreneur Now before you get it twisted, I’m not saying this because I don’t think everyone is cut out for it. Not at all! I’m saying there’s a lot more that should go into that decision than just hating … Continue reading Unpopular Opinion: Not Everyone Should Become a Full-time Business Owner