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5 Tips for Becoming an Entrepreneur After College
July 24, 2012 by William Frierson
Ken Sundheim, CEO of KAS Placement
Many recent college graduates consider the option of owning their own business, yet only a small fraction of those individuals follow through on those thoughts.
For me, being an entrepreneur has been a great experience and it can for many others. If you’re thinking about opening a business after graduation, consider the following 5 tips prior to taking the dive:
1. Know Why You’re Opening a Business – We all have different reasons for opening a business. Some are very positive while others typically can lead to a failed entrepreneurial endeavor.
A few stronger reasons for opening a business should include a having a great idea or sincerely wanting to own a company. These two have worked for many young, successful entrepreneurs. Continue Reading
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Tips to Guide Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
April 18, 2012 by William FriersonDo you want to be an entrepreneur? If so, what kind of business would you like to own?
Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding career path – you set your own hours, do something you love and answer only to yourself – but it also comes with many challenges. Deciding what kind of business to begin is the first obstacle. Continue Reading
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State of Gen Y: Careers and Social Networks
January 20, 2012 by William Frierson
A new study by Millennial Branding, of over 50 million Facebook data points from Identified.com, uncovers that Gen-Y (ages 18 to 29) is inadvertently using their profiles as an extension of their professional personality, even though they are socializing with family and friends. 64% of Gen-Y fails to list their employer on their profiles, yet they add an average of 16 co-workers each to their ‘friend’ group. Other major findings in this study include: Continue Reading
