Tag: gen y
Getting Ahead Without Getting an MBA
When addressing the question of MBA degrees, the camp is largely divided. Proponents of the MBA are quick to highlight the numerous advantages of the program, including: working closely with successful and brilliant people from across the globe; exceptional professional networking and internship opportunities; and, learning proven strategies and cutting-edge insights in the field. Above [...]
The Challenge for Gen Y Entrepreneurs: Save the World
Growing up, we Gen Y’ers ate tie-dyed bread and purple ketchup. We shopped exclusively at Wal-Mart. Gas was cheap, and the economy was good. We never bought organic food; much less, organic clothing. As kids, “things” came in and out of our lives quickly — purchased, used up, and thrown out. Put simply, our parents’ [...]
Infographic – The Millennials: Best Generation Ever?
We can never get enough of millennials, generation y or whatever you want to call them. Everyday comparisons are made between this generation and everyone else out there. Below is an overview of the millennial generation next to everyone else when it comes to politics, lifestyle, education and work. Thanks to onlinegraduateprograms.com
Brand Matters: Guide to Efficient Trademark Registration Applications
Most entrepreneurs and business owners generally understand the concept that applying for trademark registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is an important step toward building the business and protecting its image and goodwill. However, at least in my experience, these same people also tend to have certain common questions and misconceptions [...]
24 Barriers to Starting a Business for Young People
We have been doing a lot of research and asking a lot of questions about what stops young people from taking the leap and starting their own business. We asked our audience about college debt and we saw The Kauffman Foundation publish a survey of the young entrepreneur space. Last week we asked our Facebook [...]
Infographic: Millennials Are An Entrepreneurial Generation
We are always hearing about today’s generation as being entrepreneurial but are they really? Yes, according to a recent survey conducted by the Young Invincibles in conjunction with Lake Research Partners and Bellwether Research and funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. This is great news for the economy because entrepreneurs are job creators and [...]
Gen Y Entrepreneurs Might Fail. So What?
Whenever we see a heated debate going on for or against young entrepreneurs we just have to jump into it. Recently Steve Tobak published an article on Bnet labeled “Why Gen Y Entrepreneurship Will be a Disaster“. Now this kind of title is just something we can’t overlook as we pull for gen y entrepreneurs [...]
How Gen Y Will Leverage The New Economy & Come Out Ahead
Right now it feels like the tectonic plates are shifting and re-arranging themselves into a new order. (Quite literally, in some parts of the world!) This new order of work and life, of meaning and art, of education and contribution is here. Now. It’s happening, and it’s being reflected everywhere we look. The big corporations [...]
Internships for Emerging Entrepreneurs: A Gen Y Success Story
With 50% of their ranks either unemployed, under-employed or having already abandoned the workforce – Gen Y clearly understands the importance of entrepreneurship. More specifically, they understand that a lifetime working for someone else just to pay the bills was their father’s generation’s goal… not theirs. According to a new study by Buzz Marketing Group [...]
You’re So Vain: You Probably Think This Post is About You
As a young entrepreneur, sometimes it can be hard not to brag about your work. With so many exciting ventures occurring, who doesn’t want to share them with friends? However, there’s a fine line to walk between being proud of your accomplishments and being vain, especially in today’s society. Critics call the 20 and 30-somethings [...]
