Blog Posts in December 2010

Global Social Venture Competition

Dec 16

Calling all Entrepreneurs! The Global Social Venture Competition is the world’s preeminent social business plan competition providing aspiring entrepreneurs with mentoring, exposure, and prize money to transform their business ideas into positive real-world impact.

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2010 In Review: Second-Stage Trends

Dec 14

By Raman Chadha
Executive Director & Clinical Professor, Coleman Entrepreneurship Center

Through the Coleman Center’s interaction with second-stage firms, here are three trends we observed in 2010. And in the spirit of delivering insights and experiences from those who have “been there, done that”, we also offer strategies and tactics being employed by those business owners who are trying to stay ahead of the trends.

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Customer Service Stars 2010

Dec 07

By John Fairclough

A recent online article outed certain big box retailers for their elusive adherence to price match policies. A Gallup poll cites only 19% of Americans have “confidence in big business”.

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Two new American Dreams

Dec 02

By Jeffrey Weber

I see two new American Dreams emerging as stronger and stronger influences on individuals both young and old. The American Dream used to be embodied with home ownership, but I think for most that has become a very achievable dream. True, foreclosures have hit record highs and headlines. However, housing stocks are plentiful and the market has adjusted what were once rocketing valuations that were as staggering as the percentage increases found in college tuition and health care.

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