Entrepreneurs
New Legal Protections for Social Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs who want to put principles before profits may soon have the legal cover to do just that. Maryland’s governor recently signed a law creating legal entities known as "benefit corporations" and giving them greater protection from shareholder lawsuits. California and Vermont have similar bills in the works and legislators in at least three other states are considering them. Full Article.
Health Reform Expected to Untether Job-Locked Entrepreneurs
As the health reforms signed into law this week begin to take effect over the next four years, one consequence to watch is to what extent would-be entrepreneurs feel comfortable leaving their jobs to start businesses. The new law won’t unleash a flood of entrepreneurs immediately, but it is likely to shift how and when people decide to start new businesses in the years ahead. Full Article.
Shortage of Female Entrepreneurs, Despite Evidence That Female-Led Businesses Outperform
Men and women entrepreneurs are similar, with equivalent education levels, early interest in starting their own business, and similar other advantages, yet no woman has ever been CEO of a Wall Street firm. Kauffman Foundation's analysis of Dun & Bradstreet data showed that women were primary owners of only 19% of the 237,843 firms founded in 2004. Full Article.
“The Entrepreneurial Spirit Really Thrives in Situations of Adversity”
Certain breeds of entrepreneurs feed off adverse conditions and today’s recession is no exception. Caterina Fake, co-founder of Flickr, couldn't resist the idea of creating something new, saying: "The entrepreneurial spirit really thrives in situations of adversity. The world is full of more possibility." Full Article.
How Many of the Traits Inspirational Leaders Share Do You Possess?
Great leaders connect others' work to a larger purpose and harness the energy of the organization to achieve results. Full Article.
Advice for Small Employers Hiring in 2010
Owners swimming in résumés should narrow criteria and avoid hiring overqualified workers. Take the time to find really skilled people who can add a lot to your company. Full Article.
How Foreign Growth Can Land You in Jail
With weak growth prospects at home, firms are increasingly looking to grow in developing markets. To get things done, companies sometimes find they are expected to pay off local officials. This is, by the way, a crime here in the U.S. Full Article.
Hackers Turning Their Attention to Phones
As phones get smarter, they become more vulnerable to traditional computer menaces like hackers and viruses. There are, however, companies working on software programs that protect phones against rogue programs and viruses. Full Article.
Great Gifts for Entrepreneurs: Productivity Tools
Entrepreneurs are by nature hard to please, but productivity tools just might just do the trick if you’re looking for a great gift. Full Article.
Entrepreneurs Keep the Local Food Movement Hot
Entrepreneurs are starting businesses devoted to producing and delivering food within their communities. A report, "Community Food Enterprise: Local Success in a Global Marketplace," highlights the role local food businesses play in economic development—creating jobs and bringing money into a community.
