No entrepreneur has to be alone May 7, 2020 As 1 Million Cups communities across the country become virtual, rather than in-person events, communities remain in-tact and entrepreneurs can stay connected.
10 ways to make sure small businesses weather the storm and can rebuild for the long term April 30, 2020 America can’t afford to lose its small business sector; government, at all levels, needs to listen to entrepreneurs and prioritize solutions that support new and small businesses.
To tell the stories of overlooked entrepreneurs April 30, 2020 Experienced business writer and editor Elizabeth MacBride took a risk to show how vital unsung entrepreneurs and small businesses are to the U.S. economy and became an entrepreneur herself. Then, the coronavirus hit.
A letter from the editors: Embracing our Interdependence April 30, 2020 In a country born out of the notion of individualism, our greatest strength can actually be our interdependence.
Demand for Business Advice or Mentoring Among Entrepreneurs April 30, 2020 This brief presents a breakdown of the reasons entrepreneurs seek business advice or mentoring, as well as the sources of mentoring, drawing from the 2016 Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs. The trends explained here are based on the perceptions of the entrepreneurs themselves, which provide insight into how they think about and navigate the process of obtaining business advice or mentoring.
Motivations for Entrepreneurship April 21, 2020 Trends in Entrepreneurship | Take a closer look at what motivates an individual to become an entrepreneur, and how it can reflect the broader economic environment as well as influence the nature and direction of the business activity itself.
We need to retain our interdependence April 9, 2020 Even in times of distress, entrepreneurs will step up to help build community with interdependence as its foundation. A community of new rituals and habits, of well-being, and with the commitment to fair play that invests in all of its people, and especially those who have been left out and left behind.
Bootstrap Obsession Let each of us own our success, exhibit the risk-taking, grit, and determination it takes to forge our own paths to define and achieve it, but with the recognition that we don’t get there alone. Make your inbox more interesting Sign up to receive stories and insights that underscore the essential role of education and […]
Our response to immediate needs March 31, 2020 Given the scale and need of the COVID-19 response and recovery, the Kauffman Foundation is committing up to $2.8 million to support our community.
A guide to helping small businesses navigate and recover from the COVID-19 crisis March 31, 2020 The Small Business Association (SBA) is the first stop for entrepreneurs seeking relief – plus other options for those who don’t qualify.