Leadership is one of the most underrated factors in a business' success. In our experience, entrepreneurs are willing to buy dozens of books about leadership but they are unwilling to go the extra step needed to thoughtfully craft a leadership strategy for their business. What our program offers is a semester-long project completed by a …
CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals
After months of hard work by our student entrepreneurs we have a winner! But before we get ahead of ourselves here let us first talk about the Finals. It was a morning event and, unlike the first CSUF Business Plan Competition Finals, we had good weather, which was nice. The three finalists - Synova Life …
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CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals
You are all invited to the CSUF Business Plan Competition 2013 Finals Who: All Students are welcome - an Opportunity Drawing will be held for all students in attendance, prizes include: iPad Mini, Angels Tickets, concert tickets, lodging at a resort and more (student ID must be shown in order to enter Opportunity Drawing) Faculty, …
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CSU Fullerton Business Cases Place Nationally
Back in February, we ran a story on this blog titled "CSUF Student Entrepreneurs Place in National Business Consulting Competition." It's a good post, you should read it. On March 27, California State University, Fullerton ran a story on these same students titled: "National Honors Add to Business College Record." Here's a bit of it: …
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11 Job Interviews Tips
Here are a few tips for your next job interview: 1. Be early. Never be late. It sounds simple, but I am always amazed about how many candidates show up late complaining about traffic and how their GPS lied to them. Get there early. 2. Dress the part. I’m sure you’re very stylish, but the …
How the Falling Birth Rate in the U.S. Affects Business
The birth rate in the United States is at the lowest ever recorded, according to new data released in November by the Pew Research Center. This has important and long-term implications – political, social, and economic. It also affects how marketers will try to sell their products and services. The yearly number of births per …
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Success Story: Phillip Stinis '11 MBA
Tapping Success "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has had to overcome while trying to succeed." Booker T. Washington As a child, my father told me inspirational stories of my grandfather – an immigrant …
Success Story: Vincent Yancoskie '13
Next Level Entrepreneurship: Breaking into the Mobile App and Web Design Markets At Cal State Fullerton, I never imagined I would have the opportunity to delve into the video game industry. The possibility arose when my friend approached me with an idea for a mobile game for the iOS platform and an offer for partnership …
Business Women's Mega Mixer
To celebrate and recognize all women in business, the CSUF Center for Entrepreneurship is participating in the Business Women’s Mega Mixer! Thursday, March 28, 2013 – 5:30-8:00pm Hilton Irvine / OC Airport $35 –at www.BusinessWomensMegaMixer.com Join us for the historic and exciting Business Women’s Mega Mixer as we honor women from our past, present and …
Part Time Office Manager Needed
A local IT services firm started by CSUF Entrepreneurship alum Evan Faccou has an immediate opening for a part time office manager. Responsibilities: -Bookkeeping responsibilities including depositing checks, reconciling and balancing various bank accounts -Dictating invoices -Corresponding with customers via telephone and e-mail -Other miscellaneous tasks as needed Requirements: -Knowledgeable in MS Word, Excel and …