While many Americans are scrambling for few job openings during the recession, some entrepreneurs are creating their own careers. While online degrees and work experience can foster career growth, those looking to start a business must come up with a valuable idea and the courage to take financial responsibility and accountability for its success. The venture can become all the more daunting when a business relies on white gloves, plastic bags and the willingness to get down and dirty.

Entrepreneurs Benefit from Support Networks 06 November 2009
	In the traditional sense, the word entrepreneur refers to someone who takes ownership of a specific personal skill or marketplace niche to develop a means of living, or potentially, a profitable career. Though strong ideas, talent and enthusiasm promote successful business leaders they also may be aided by a network of support. Read more

Degrees, Educational Tools Encourage Young Entrepreneurs
28 October 2009

Some believe that an economic downturn creates the necessity and the niche for entrepreneurs. Though ideas lay the groundwork for entrepreneurial enterprises, an element of courage is needed to accept the inherent risks and accountability that come with owning and leading a business venture. Some educators believe the skills to manage property, labor and capital must be developed from an early age.

Entrepreneurs Make Use of Forgotten Skills
12 October 2009

It has been said that times of economic downturn create the necessity and the niche for entrepreneurs. Though ideas lay the groundwork for entrepreneurial enterprises, an element of courage is needed to accept the inherent risks and accountability that come with owning and leading a business venture. For some, assuming responsibility for property, labor and capital can seem like an extraordinarily daunting task - for others it means breaking out an old hobby.

Entrepreneurs Promote Resourcefulness in Slumping Economy 05 October 2009
	For some entrepreneurs, the risk and reward equation may be all that's needed to get excitement and satisfaction out of work. While success in this area is supported by enthusiasm, it grows out of the ideas which originally lay the groundwork for the business. Entrepreneurs have the unique ability to recognize an emerging market and quickly fill the void. Read more

Careers in Entrepreneurship Turn Rags to Riches
17 September 2009

A knowledge of cookware is start to running a successful business

It often takes more than a profitable idea to make a successful entrepreneur. Though ideas lay the groundwork for entrepreneurial enterprises, an element of courage is needed to accept the inherent risks and accountability that come with owning and leading a business venture. The excitement which is inseparably linked with risk can be enough for some industrialists to make a career out of something as commonplace as cookware.

Plenty of Hope for Businesses in Detroit 28 August 2009
	While General Motors recently experienced bankruptcy and its ensuing issues, many people felt that Detroit would have a hard time trying to recover from a slew of job losses and general negativity. Read more

Rather than Wallow, Laid Off Workers Take Initiative 24 August 2009
	From this recessionary turmoil comes a new crop of entrepreneurs who are taking matters into their own hands. Rather than turn to self pity, more individuals are starting up their own companies. Read more

Entrepreneurship Gets Boost From Government 10 August 2009
	The federal government's attempts to stimulate the struggling economy have produced some limited, but discernible benefits, but not as much as hoped. Read more

Entrepreneurship Thrives Despite Downturn 04 August 2009
	The last unemployment figure for June 2009 may have been 9.5 %, but the market has inspired many new entrepreneurs and small businesses. Read more

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