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Do entrepreneurs really have common character traits?

NZ Entrepreneur

Researchers have been trying for decades to establish the most common character traits of entrepreneurs. It has even been noted that there are more differences between the traits of different entrepreneurs than between those of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs (Gartner, 1985). Kolb & Wagner, 2015).The

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From Employee to Owner: How I Bought My Business

StartupNation

What about entrepreneurs that don’t start their business from scratch? In 2004, I left the firm to join Intuit as their in-house GM. I started to manage a division called MyCorporation, which assists entrepreneurs with incorporate and LLC formation filing services. I met and presented formally with Intuit leadership.

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Feature Friday: Megan Burton, EO Atlanta

Entrepreneurs' Organization

“Much of the growth and success of CoinX was reinforced by a combination of my EO forum, the EO network, and the opportunity to serve other EO members through leadership. Megan attributes much of her growth and success as an entrepreneur to EO. Learn more about EO today!

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The Importance of Local Media to Boost Startups in Rising Cities

Revolution

As reported by Slate from a study from researchers at the University of North Carolina, “We have lost about 20 percent of local newspapers in the United States since 2004, and at least 900 communities now are without any local news source in that same time frame.” It’s the Gannett cuts that worry me the most. Lastly, all politics is local.

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The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

Smart Hustle Magazine

This is an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs will get to participate in virtual programming that’s been custom-tailored to meet the needs of businesses during COVID-19, receive access to an online network of 130+ peers, $5K for education, and much more. How to Apply. Idea stage ventures. About Tory Burch.

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Mali Rising Foundation Works to Empower Youth Through Education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Mali Rising Foundation was formed in 2004 to provide accessible, quality education for children, focusing on middle school education. How have your leadership experiences in EO impacted your work in Africa? . Since 1987, EO has been transforming the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world.

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Hint Founder Kara Goldin Says When it Comes to Entrepreneurship, Just Get Started

StartupNation

Used by permission of HarperCollins Leadership. Nor did I picture myself as a national advocate for health or dream of being recognized as a leading entrepreneur. That spring of 2004, I was looking after our three kids—Emma, five; Kaitlin, three; and Keenan, two. www.harpercollinsleadership.com. You’re smart.