Richard Branson’s advice to entrepreneurs
Here are four takeaways from Richard Branson's talk on entrepreneurship with fellows from the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.
How one community in South Africa gets jobs and electricity [video]
Every community needs jobs and electricity. One company in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, supplies both.
Can you force innovation?
People with successful businesses say the idea for their venture came to them “out of the blue.” But many experts believe that innovation follows patterns.
Join this webchat and find out how free data can boost...
Could a new tool energize your business? On December 13, two experts will host a live webcast to discuss open government data.
Women entrepreneurs are changing the face of business in Turkey
Awareness is growing in Turkey about entrepreneurship. There are now networks and incubators to help budding entrepreneurs find mentors and investors.
Here are the most inviting countries for an entrepreneur
When entrepreneurs come up with big ideas with the potential to make a splash in global markets, a key decision is where to base their operations.
The entrepreneurial spirit picks up steam in Mexico
A growing number of Mexican entrepreneurs are bringing new services and products to market. Private and public programs help them gain knowledge.
Failure can be good for your business
Nobody likes to fail. But when business leaders discuss their successes, they often start by talking about failure. Failure can be a good teacher.
From refugee camp to New York City: An entrepreneur’s tale
Born in a Laotian refugee camp in Argentina, Monica Phromsavanh came to the U.S. at age 17 and quickly moved up the ladder in the fashion world.