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Are Business Plans Dead?
I recently participated in a global entrepreneurship conference attended by entrepreneurship academicians, entrepreneur “wannabees”, and a few “real” entrepreneurs. A vigorous discussion emerged about the value of business plans at the university versus the usage of business plans in the “real” world. The general consensus was that angel investors (i.e. angel networks), private equity investors,…
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Need Help With Accounting and Financial Challenges?
CSUF Business Students can help with budgeting, purchasing, collections, payroll, taxes, controls, financial reports, cash management and banking relationships. Contact Charlesetta Medina at 657 278 8243 or email her at cymedina@fullerton.edu. Visit http://business.fullerton.edu/centers/cfe/sbi.htm
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Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?
While the practice of Entrepreneurship is thousands of years old, the teaching of Entrepreneurship at the University level is relatively new. The science + art of Entrepreneurship is a fascinating area of study, but can students really be taught to be entrepreneurs, or are they just born with the skills or inclination? Academicians around the…
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Networking Done Right.
Networking is hot. Business schools offer classes that teach students how to network. Many of the hottest start-ups are built around the concept. But how many of us really understand how to build a network? First of all, let me clear up the most common misconception about networking. It is not something you do to…
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Why I Teach Entrepreneurship
Being an entrepreneur is not an easy choice to make. Although the media entices us with stories of entrepreneurs making millions when their firm is acquired for billions of dollars or goes public, the reality is that these events are quite rare. Many entrepreneurs do not expect – and are not likely to receive –…