ACTiVATE entrepreneurship programs: For mid-career women
Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education and U.S. Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship: For the scoop on cutting-edge entrepreneurship programs.
Kauffman FastTrac: Programs include GrowthVenture (for existing entrepreneurs to improve a business); NewVenture (for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs); TechVenture (for technology and life sciences entrepreneurs).
MIT Enterprise Forum: Entrepreneurial educational programs (podcasts, workshops, etc.) via a volunteer-driven network of 24 global chapters.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship: For info on community college entrepreneurial programs.
SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business (aka Service Corps of Retired Executives): Free online and in-person mentoring via a national counseling force of 11,000 working and retired business owners and execs at 400 local chapters
Small Business Development Centers: SBA-sponsored network of 1,100 local offices offering workshops, training and other resources for entrepreneurs/small business owners.
U.S. Small Business Development Administration: Oversees wide range of programs, including Emerging 200 initiative for inner-city businesses, plus other entrepreneurial education and support programs.
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Very interesting and so true!! - Failure- Not that you want it! Lol! But rather that you view it as a positive tool rather than a negative. Often times in our society particularly in business we see a failed business venture as just that a complete failure, as a waste of time, money and energy. If we can begin to shift away from this mindset and begin to embrace all that failure has to offer we can make great progress. When we have a venture that has failed often times the immediate reaction is think this was a negative, stressful and ultimately depressing experience. But wouldn't it be great if we could turn this around, and instead say this is a great opportunity for growth. A chance to expand my knowledge, understanding and awareness. By sharing this experience with others you are not only helping them to not encounter certain pitfalls but you are freeing yourself. Often times the act of telling your story can be therapeutic and helps you move forward. Success is a journey and so is failure. That is the approach that business students could greatly benefit from. That is the approach we are taking at DiedOnTheVine.com
Entrepreneurs should consider taking non-traditional courses. Courses that are taught by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs rather than college courses that are taught by phds.There are several courses online and offline that are very practical and taught by people that are doing what they teach and have done it in the past. Even reading a book by a great entrepreneur can be a solid learning experience.
What kind of retail business? I am looking to get into online retail, just don't really know where to start... Please post your website. Thanks
Good job Alan. I am in my mid 30's and going back to school to finish my Bachelor's degree. I have a small retail online business and I am sure accomplishing this task will pave the way for new endeavors.
I just started back to school for the first time in 5 years. The classes I am taking now will definitely be a stepping stones in growing my businesses. I worked for a window company here in Houston for a while, the owner decided to stop paying me. I was tired of having companies, big or small taking advantage of the little guy, tired of having to answer to someone that really isn't looking out for my well being, so I got my real estate license, started my own company- Harper Services http://www.houston-painting-renovations.com and launching a website for the real estate business http://www.cashbackapartmentlocating.com ( a free apartment locating company that caters to people relocating to the Texas regions of Austin, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio and gives rebates to renters up to $500 on top of move in specials they get from the community.
I have tremendous respect for these entrepreneurs who are juggling schoolwork and their business. Their dedication and motivation alone is a formula for success. To help ease the costs associated with running their businesses, I invite these entrepreneurs to enter Regus’, www.regus.com, Show Us Your Office Contest. We want to hear from professionals with a less-than-ideal workspace. Upload your photo or video and tell us why you deserve a new office. Entries are being accepted at www.showusyouroffice.com. Winners will receive a fully furnished and equipped office in the U.S. for one year at one of Regus’ 400+ U.S. locations.
Education is key to any success. I believe, no matter how successful you are, that you need to have the education to keep up-to-date.
I've always said that continuing education is a MUST. Even if you run a very successful company, it never hurts to keep up-to-date. Since everything is changing so rapidly, it's almost imperative that we all continue our education through out our entire lives.