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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

Op-ed: Why do VCs fund founders like Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes but not Black entrepreneurs?

  By Rodney Williams January 12, 2024 Sam Bankman Fried, former founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and stealing as much as $10 billion in customer money. Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos, is serving an 11-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy over false claims she made to … Continue reading Op-ed: Why do VCs fund founders like Sam Bankman-Fried and Elizabeth Holmes but not Black entrepreneurs?

Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy

Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy Deanna Ritchie / Sep 27, 2023   On 21 September 2023, the United Nations (UN) demonstrated its commitment to inclusive funding by highlighting the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs to achieve gender equality and stimulate global economic growth. This undertaking includes implementing targeted measures that close the gender divide … Continue reading Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy

These entrepreneurs in Pakistan are moving the country’s massive secondhand clothes market online

  By Javeria Khalid September 23, 2023 Iqra Anwar, a resident of Lahore, the second largest city of Pakistan is a frequent thrift shopper. Though her favorite brands—American fast-fashion staples like H&M, Zara, and Victoria’s Secret—don’t have outposts in the city, she still manages to buy their preloved versions at dirt cheap prices by thrifting.  … Continue reading These entrepreneurs in Pakistan are moving the country’s massive secondhand clothes market online

Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent

Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent ValueWalk / 20 Apr 2023   Finding the right employees for the job has perhaps never been more of a headache for small to medium-business owners in the current economic climate and tight labor market conditions. … Continue reading Hiring In A Tight Labor Market: What Entrepreneurs And SME Owners Need To Know To Win Over Top Talent

Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023  Jacob Wolinsky / 05 Apr 2023   The last few months have been an unprecedented time for entrepreneurs and startup founders on the market. Tightening of monetary policies has led to skyrocketing interest rates as central banks try to manage rampant running inflation, supply chain … Continue reading Startup Nation: The Best Startup Capitals for Entrepreneurs in 2023 

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Inject New Capital Into Their Business During a Recession

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Inject New Capital Into Their Business During a Recession Due / 22 Sep 2022   Recessions are an inevitable part of the market cycle — and there’s no denying that they can be scary for consultants and the businesses they work with. Regardless of the size of the business, a recession … Continue reading 7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Inject New Capital Into Their Business During a Recession

Search Data Shows How Entrepreneurs Cope With Starting A Business, Semrush Survey Finds

Search Data Shows How Entrepreneurs Cope With Starting A Business, Semrush Survey Finds by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 30, 2022 During the early days of starting a small business, entrepreneurs may put their online presence on the back burner, but that could prove to be a fatal mistake, according to data released Thursday. … Continue reading Search Data Shows How Entrepreneurs Cope With Starting A Business, Semrush Survey Finds