Unfortunately for the Memphis academic community – specifically Rhodes College – the ties that bind have proven too strong for economics professor Art Carden, who’s leaving the school after a six-year stint and moving to Birmingham, Ala., to take a … Continue reading
Written by: James Dowd | May 18, 2012
In light of today’s media frenzy surrounding Facebook’s IPO, how about a little conjecture about the online community’s founder Mark Zuckerberg and the late Steve Jobs of Apple? John Patrick Pullen at Entrepreneur.com wonders which one would be a better … Continue reading
Written by: James Dowd | May 17, 2012
What’s the worst career advice you’ve ever received? Did you heed it? Or not? Forbes staffer Jeff Bercovici talks to some of today’s highest achievers about suggestions they received on their way up and what happened when they turned a … Continue reading
Written by: James Dowd | May 16, 2012
Much has been made about the newly loosened restrictions on crowdfunding for startups. But is this financing option a goldmine or fools gold for entrepreneurs? FOXBusiness contributor Susan Schreter offers this observation: “Last month, President Obama signed into law the … Continue reading
Written by: James Dowd | May 15, 2012
For an interesting take on entrepreneurship, check out this Huffington Post interview by Brennan Williams with Shyne, former protege of Sean “Diddy” Combs. Here’s a snippet on his new recording and how he views the business side of the music industry: “I’m independent. I’m … Continue reading
Written by: James Dowd | May 14, 2012
Want a glimpse of where technology is headed…and where it isn’t? Then check out Avram Piltch’s new post at Yahoo News. And get ready to welcome a brave new (fully integrated) world. From Piltch: From the moment that I found … Continue reading
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