Entrepreneurs with a history of success are much more likely to succeed in new ventures than first-timers or those who failed previously, new research from Harvard Business School demonstrates in the working paper, ‘Performance Persistence in Entrepreneurship’ [PDF].
Since 1987, Echoing Green has provided seed funding and support to more than 450 social entrepreneurs with bold ideas for social change in order to launch groundbreaking organizations around the world.
The departure from business as usual in the nonprofit realm is part of a major shift in the way people are taking on the world’s social problems. In developing nations and parts of the U.S., governments have failed to make substantial progress against poverty, disease, and illiteracy. Traditional charities and social service agencies often provide ...
For many Americans born between 1946 and 1964, retirement has a very different meaning than it did a generation ago. According to a recent USA Today/Gallup poll, 63% of non-retired adults in the United States plan to work in retirement; two-thirds say enjoyment of work is the key reason. And why not? With years of ...
The notion of raising venture capital is appealing to most entrepreneurs because it means millions of dollars and very smart people are validating and backing their businesses. However, very few businesses are actually fundable with venture capital. This is because most business really can’t achieve the types of return necessary to make the venture capital ...
Most business books and experts tell you it takes a certain type of person to be an entrepreneur. They might say you have to be outgoing, risk-taking, and able to make sales. It’s not true. Look around: You may know someone who’s successful but is a grouch, hates to take a risk, or doesn’t get ...
Starting and growing your own business requires many skills to be successful. Take a look at the business personality types and find out what you need to succeed. Are you Bill Gates, a Visionary, or an Improver like Body Shop founder, Anita Roddick? Your business personality type are the traits and characteristics of your personality ...
What is a ‘Lifestyle Entrepreneur? All work and no play are making too many entrepreneurs a rather dull bunch in this day and age. With their careers taking up a major part of their time, they have very little time and energy left for their friends and family, and even their personal well being. The ...
Lifestyle Entrepreneurs are entrepreneurs who all have something in common.They believe that their lifestyle is as important as financial results. They stay motivated and focused in their business because they truly love what they are doing. They keep the balance in life and work and reap the rewards by helping others. They are becoming the ...