Archive for June 18th, 2007

Reality is having a more and more difficult time finding purchase in today’s world. Most have heard of Second Life and have been amused by the news and antics that emanate from that pretend world. But then, maybe not so pretend. We’ve mentioned the delusional idea that virtual rapes might merit prosecution in the real […]

Who’s who in entrepreneurial education -or does that seem counter-intuitive? Entrepreneurship, in the past, has been the role of the maverick. Indeed, many entrepreneurs achieved phenomenal success without a high school degree, let alone a college degree - and pride themselves in having done so.

The idea that the by-the-seat-of-your-pants instincts associated with independent wealth […]

Peer to peer networking via the internet has not only greatly expanded an individual’s ability to promote themselves and their business, it has also proved to be exceptionally valuable in the mentoring opportunities that, prior to the internet, would not have been possible. For the college student or new grad intimidated by standard networking, […]

Effective global networking sometimes requires a degree of boldness that borders on controversy. An article in Small Business Branding offers the unusual suggestion that controversy can be an effective marketing tool.

Using the Hummer as an example, the author notes that it’s introduction into the market roused the wrath of one group while simultaneously appealing […]