Great entrepreneurs and the Blogosphere

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Your great-great-grandmother didn’t
have to surrender her children. What
happened?

Your great-great-grandmother didn’t
have to surrender her children. What
happened? 04/01/2005 11:00 AM
The Underground History of American Education
You aren’t compelled to loan your car to anyone who wants it, but you are compelled to surrender your school-age child to strangers who process children for a livelihood.... If I demanded you give up your television to an anonymous, itinerant repairman who needed work you’d think I was crazy; if I came with a policeman who forced you to pay that repairman even after he broke your set, you would be outraged. Why are you so docile when you give up your child to a government agent called a schoolteacher?

Great-Great-Grandmother Shoots Robber
(AP)

Great-Great-Grandmother Shoots Robber
(AP) 04/15/2005 04:32 PM
AP - A man accused of bursting into a convenience store demanding money was in the hospital Friday — shot, authorities said, by the great-great-grandmother working behind the counter.

Money and Sex: Two Great Tastes That
Taste Great Together!

Money and Sex: Two Great Tastes That
Taste Great Together! 06/19/2004 03:13 PM
"Don't equate happiness with money"... "Exercise Regularly"... "Have Sex"...
Advice from a German investment bank on how to enjoy life. Taking CitiBank's cynical "Live Richly" ad campaign a step farther?
obilgatory joke "I remember when the bank only gave away free toasters..."
In other news, A bank in India is targeting "sex workers" as new customers,
Insert Sperm Bank Joke Here. heh heh heh... he said "Insert Sperm"...

Guerrilla Entrepreneurs

Guerrilla Entrepreneurs 03/28/2005 08:09 AM
Interestingly, the Pentagon is slowly starting to realize that the boiling Iraqi insurgency is closely connected to criminal activity (this shift likely manufactured the story in the Times below). More is available from the Was hington Times:

A Pentagon official said the more that intelligence agencies analyze the insurgency, the clearer it becomes that a large part is criminal, not nationalistic. 

"We have always realized there was a criminal element in the insurgency that wasn't driven by devotion to Saddam. The numbers may be higher than we first estimated," the official said.

I am still convinced that they don't know what this means.  This insurgency and other global insurgencies continue to confound and confuse our analysts.  For more, see Guerrilla Entrepreneurs.

"Pure Entrepreneurs"

"Pure Entrepreneurs" 12/27/2004 03:50 PM
Scott Kirsner has a good piece in the Boston Globe appreciating "pure entrepreneurs" who go ahead and build stuff without asking for funding or permission. One of those he cites is my friend Pito Salas who is creating BlogBridge, an aggregator with lots of potential, currently in alpha. He also points to Paul Cosway who is working on what sounds like a very cool, portable Internet radio, called "Radeo." And he interviews Dan Bricklin and Bill Warner (Avid). Three cheers for pure entrepreneurs! BTW, I don't know Paul Cosway, but I can attest that Pito Salas is not "loopy" (which...

Process entrepreneurs

Process entrepreneurs 11/18/2003 11:34 AM
For decades, the IT industry has sold its wares to computer systems experts. Now, at last, its products are maturing, ...

UK warms to entrepreneurs

UK warms to entrepreneurs 08/10/2004 05:37 AM
Small biz, big kudos

Resources for Entrepreneurs

Resources for Entrepreneurs 11/06/2003 05:16 AM
Resources for Entrepreneurs - The Harold Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
http: //www.anderson.ucla.edu/research/esc/EntrResour.html

The Harold Price Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, a recognized leader in entrepreneurial education and research, oversees all teaching, research, extracurricular, and community activities related to entrepreneurship at the John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA. Working closely with its Board of Advisors, the Price Center's goal is to provide a set of academic and extracurricular experiences that advance both the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. An excellent resource list for entrepreneurs.

Kidnapping Entrepreneurs in Iraq

Kidnapping Entrepreneurs in Iraq 03/28/2005 08:09 AM
NYT.  The kidnapping business in Iraq.  Scattered anecdotal evidence suggests that the epidemic of kidnapping, especially of children, is a force like no other in driving from Iraq the educated professionals who are critically needed for the rebuilding of the country. As stoic as Iraqis often are about the perils they face in their daily lives, kidnapping contributes to the national sense of instability and fuels mutual distrust - particularly because many kidnappings rely on people close to the target who pass information on net worth, daily habits and other matters of interest to hostage takers.

Technology makes it easier:

A profusion of mobile phones and SIM cards - memory chips for the phones - sold throughout Iraq from small and often unregistered shops made tracing calls from sophisticated kidnappers all but impossible, Colonel Faisel said. And he said that for all their help, American military and intelligence officials in Iraq had been slow to share surveillance technology that could aid the Iraqis in nailing the callers.

A highly decentralized business:

At least three different groups of kidnapping entrepreneurs became involved in his case, he said, the one that kidnapped him, another that guarded the container, and a third that tortured him periodically with steel-bristled brushes. The third group bargained with the first group to "purchase" him.

Web site offers help to entrepreneurs

Web site offers help to entrepreneurs 04/11/2005 07:55 AM
Chicago Tribune Apr 11 2005 11:46AM GMT

Entrepreneurs Set Their Sights on Flight

Entrepreneurs Set Their Sights on Flight 03/29/2005 11:37 PM
Air-taxi service is being built around a new class of aircraft that has benefited from the involvement and investment of tech industry executives; still others are pursuing independent efforts to build manned spacecraft.

Tax Tips for Online Entrepreneurs

Tax Tips for Online Entrepreneurs 12/27/2004 07:25 PM
Entrepreneur.com Dec 27 2004 10:29PM GMT

Where Entrepreneurs Go and the Internet
Is Free

Where Entrepreneurs Go and the Internet
Is Free 06/07/2004 01:08 AM
New York Times Jun 7 2004 5:51AM GMT

Entrepreneurs: Don't Second-Guess your
First Impression

Entrepreneurs: Don't Second-Guess your
First Impression 04/18/2005 02:24 AM
Attention entrepreneurs- while you're trimming costs and allocating precious cash to build your company's infrastructure, you may be neglecting a vital area: your logo. Charlotte, NC marketing firm Asterisk Creative has created brand identities for over 20 firms since 2001. Their nationally-recognized design team discusses how to create a logo that makes the right impression right away. [PRWEB Apr 18, 2005]

Entrepreneurs Who Don't Want Venture
Capital

Entrepreneurs Who Don't Want Venture
Capital 12/08/2003 04:41 AM
It seems like every few months a story just like this one show up somewhere about entrepreneurs (usually ones who have gone through the process before) are starting new companies without venture capital. The reporter (like in most of these articles) tries to make it out like this is a big conflict between those who "know better" and the venture capitalists. The truth seems quite different - and the story isn't supported by any of the actual quotes. Certainly there are entrepreneurs who get screwed by VCs, and there are many who go into the process the first time without realizing what they're giving up when they accept VC cash. However, the truth is that many businesses (and certain entrepreneurs) aren't right for VC money. Understanding what VCs are looking for, and what the process is like is important for anyone raising money. Then the entrepreneur can make the right decision about the best way to move forward. Sometimes that's with VC cash and sometimes it isn't. Everyone quoted in the article seems to understand that, but that's not as interesting a story for the paper. What would be better is if the press stopped making the implicit assumption that to do a startup you need to raise venture money - and that the companies that raise more money are the automatic powerhouses.

How Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Think

How Home-Based Business Entrepreneurs
Think 06/22/2004 02:13 PM
WebDevInfo Jun 22 2004 4:41PM GMT

New Generation Of Entrepreneurs Not
Driven By Money Alone

New Generation Of Entrepreneurs Not
Driven By Money Alone 09/27/2004 12:29 AM
Michael Clouser writes "The number of college entrepreneurs is growing, but they are driven by something different, rather, they see technology as a hobby, and starting companies as self-satisfaction, rather than to make a bunch of money. Also, the number of college entrepreneurship courses continues to rise, despite the bubble burst." While I think it's great to hear stories suggesting more people are starting companies for the love of what they're doing, rather than simply the economic opportunity, these things do tend to go in a cycle. The reason people claim they're starting companies to do what they love is because not too many startups have been cashing out over the past few years. Should the cashing out part pick up some more, and you can bet that the quick startup flippers will be back in no time.

Adventi founder up for entrepreneurs
award

Adventi founder up for entrepreneurs
award 12/04/2003 10:49 AM
Scotsman Online Dec 4 2003 10:27AM ET

Networking, Business Models and
Entrepreneurs

Networking, Business Models and
Entrepreneurs 05/05/2004 03:48 PM
Knowledge@Wharton has a fresh article on social networking business models. I'm quoted a couple of times, its a nice piece. Particularly this simple point about what's new: According to Wharton marketing professor Peter Fader, networking services may succeed where a...

Entrepreneurs reaching realty niches
through the Net

Entrepreneurs reaching realty niches
through the Net 12/26/2004 02:53 PM
Chicago Tribune Dec 26 2004 6:12PM GMT

"Howard Dean: "You Can Say That It's
Great That Saddam Is Gone And I'm Sure
That A Lot Of Iraqis Feel It Is Great
That Saddam Is Gone. But A Lot Of Them
Gave Their Lives. And Their Living
Standard Is A Whole Lot Worse Now Than
It Was Before.""

"Howard Dean: "You Can Say That It's
Great That Saddam Is Gone And I'm Sure
That A Lot Of Iraqis Feel It Is Great
That Saddam Is Gone. But A Lot Of Them
Gave Their Lives. And Their Living
Standard Is A Whole Lot Worse Now Than
It Was Before."" 01/26/2004 03:28 AM

frederick-the-great.com –
http://frederick-the-great.com/
announced Grand Opening the Computing
and Home Office store.

frederick-the-great.com –
http://frederick-the-great.com/
announced Grand Opening the Computing
and Home Office store. 09/10/2004 02:11 AM
frederick-the-great.com – http://frederick-the-great.com/ announced Grand Opening the Computing and Home Office store. Frederick The Great has thousands of electronics and home office supplies which fit your need and budget. [PRWEB Sep 10, 2004]

"Great Hacker != Great Hire"

"Great Hacker != Great Hire" 08/06/2004 09:45 AM

Great Power, Great Restraint...

Great Power, Great Restraint... 08/05/2004 02:26 PM
Anakin learns that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the one in Star Wars: Republic #67, released this week. Randy Stradley, Brandon Badeaux, and Brad Anderson tell a tale that balances power and restraint as Anakin and Obi-Wan face off against the Separatist forces on the planet Zaadja, while Master Tohno infiltrates the Geonosian droid factory on a demolition mission she is not expected to survive. Ever wonder why the Mandalorians are nowhere to be seen in the Clone Wars? The answer may lie in this issue! All under a cover by Brian Ching. You can check out an online preview here< /a>.

Great Wall Getting Less Great (Reuters)

Great Wall Getting Less Great (Reuters) 01/26/2004 10:19 AM
Reuters - The Great Wall of China is shrinking as tourism and development take their toll on one of the world's most famous monuments, state media said Monday.

Great Hacker != Great Hire

Great Hacker != Great Hire 08/05/2004 03:49 AM
Great Hacker != Great Hire .. Eric Sink

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Traits and Skills of Successful Internet
Entrepreneurs

Traits and Skills of Successful Internet
Entrepreneurs 04/01/2005 05:36 PM
Business Knowledge Source Apr 1 2005 9:22PM GMT

Idea for Online Networking Brings Two
Entrepreneurs Together

Idea for Online Networking Brings Two
Entrepreneurs Together 12/02/2003 01:44 AM
New York Times Dec 1 2003 1:50AM ET

Full or Part Time
Webmasters/Entrepreneurs

Full or Part Time
Webmasters/Entrepreneurs 06/29/2004 03:26 PM
Seems to be a real mix of SEO's with their own sites these days. Did the big Optimization-come-SEA (Search Engine Advertising) switch impact people *that* much?

America's 25 Most Fascinating
Entrepreneurs: Steve Jobs

America's 25 Most Fascinating
Entrepreneurs: Steve Jobs 04/16/2004 09:09 PM
I've spent 27 years talking to, writing about, and watching Steve Jobs. And I have to say he has the best taste in product design, the best abaility as a one-on-one technical manager, and the greatest skill at making the rest of us want to buy stuff we don't strictly need of any American industralist, ever. By Robert X. Cringely, Inc.com (via MyAppleMenu)

Search Engine Considerations for
Entrepreneurs: Things You May ...

Search Engine Considerations for
Entrepreneurs: Things You May ... 12/12/2003 07:47 PM
When Google changed their ranking algorithms a few weeks ago, it threw both the SEO (Search Engine Optimization) industry and the entrepreneurial community ...

Fear grips US over India's high-tech
entrepreneurs

Fear grips US over India's high-tech
entrepreneurs 08/10/2004 05:03 AM
ExpressIndia.com Aug 10 2004 9:02AM GMT

Business tools: Amsterdam website
provides a kickstart for entrepreneurs

Business tools: Amsterdam website
provides a kickstart for entrepreneurs 02/14/2004 09:07 PM
Sunday Times Feb 15 2004 1:14AM GMT

Entrepreneurs teach other startups
lessons learned from online venture

Entrepreneurs teach other startups
lessons learned from online venture 12/31/2004 09:07 AM
Pittsburgh.bizjournals.com - Fri Dec 31, 10:46 am GMT

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Unveils Site for Young Entrepreneurs

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Unveils Site for Young Entrepreneurs 05/31/2004 07:05 PM
The U.S. Small Business Administration has unveiled a new Web site designed to help young entrepreneurs start and run their own businesses. Explore the site for excellent sources of information on legal issues you may need to address when starting a business or link up with youth organizations working in the field of youth entrepreneurship.

Hostetler Great Lakes Capitol, Inc.,
located in the Great Lakes region of
lower Michigan, just announced plans to
build an enormous organization with
Freelife International, using the
Himalayan Goji Juice as the leading
product.

Hostetler Great Lakes Capitol, Inc.,
located in the Great Lakes region of
lower Michigan, just announced plans to
build an enormous organization with
Freelife International, using the
Himalayan Goji Juice as the leading
product. 07/26/2004 02:14 AM
David Hostetler, with a Master’s degree in Marketing, has been a successful marketer on and off the Internet since 1977. Having built several other successful businesses in the past, he is now well on the way to building a million-dollar business and has chosen Himalayan Goji Juice and Freelife International as the leading product. Do you want to come along? He is looking for entrepreneurs who want to team up with millionaire marketers under a specialized and unique Internet marketing system. If you are a marketer/MLM distributor and think you deserve more, now is the time and this is the place. Don't wait for your destiny... make it happen! [PRWEB Jul 26, 2004]

Ancient Maya Entrepreneurs Made Salt,
Study Finds (Reuters)

Ancient Maya Entrepreneurs Made Salt,
Study Finds (Reuters) 04/05/2005 09:18 AM
Reuters - Ancient Mayan entrepreneurs working along the coast of what is now Belize distilled salt from seawater and paddled it to inland cities in canoes, all without government control, researchers reported on Monday.

Into the Blogosphere

Into the Blogosphere 07/07/2004 06:17 AM
Essays analyze and critique situated cases and examples drawn from weblogs and weblog communities .. Into the Blogosphere: Rhetoric, Community, and Culture of Weblogs .. weblogs

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"Into the Blogosphere"

"Into the Blogosphere" 07/03/2004 02:10 AM

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