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JK Rowling: Benefits of failure
"Harry Potter" author JK Rowling offers some powerful, heartening advice to dreamers and overachievers, including one hard-won lesson that she deems "worth more than any qualification I ever earned." JK Rowling penned the bestselling Harry Potter page-turners -- a spellbinding, seven-installment fan [...]
Interview with Lindsay Davenport
Jay Maharjan interviews Lindsay Davenport, the former world # 1 professional tennis player and the winner of multiple grand slam tournaments, including Wimbledon, US Open and Australian Open. Davenport talks candidly about making of a professional tennis player at an early age, entrepreneurship an [...]
Peter Drucker On Leadership
What Needs to Be Done Successful leaders don't start out asking, "What do I want to do?" They ask, "What needs to be done?" Then they ask, "Of those things that would make a difference, which are right for me?" They don't tackle things they aren't good at. They make sure other necessities get done, [...]
J.J. Abrams on Magic of Moviemaking
"As the Emmy-winning creator of the smart, addictive TV dramas Lost, Alias and Felicity, J.J. Abrams' name looms large on the small screen. As the writer/director behind the blockbuster explode-a-thon Mission: Impossible III, the upcoming Cloverfield and the next Star Trek movie, these days Abrams [...]
Bobby Womack on following passion
Entrepreneur TV interviews the Legendary Rock n Roll artist Bobby Womack. Womack talks passionately about beating the odds, following his passion with full of personal anecdotes first time int his exclusive interview. [...]Featured blog posts 
Seven Characteristics of Highly Effective Entrepreneurial Employees
02|07|2010
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Fast growing, entrepreneurial organizations need employees who regularly demonstrate entrepreneurial characteristics and work habits. Management of entrepreneurial companies must work diligently to recognize, identify and attract this type of employee during the recruitment process to assure a steady stream of the people with the “Right Stuff” to fuel growth of the venture. [...]
JK Rowling: Benefits of failure
01|31|2010
JK Rowling penned the bestselling Harry Potter page-turners — a spellbinding, seven-installment fantasy of wizards, warlocks and decidedly British texture that brought her from rags to riches.
eco-ART: LA’s ‘drive-by’ gallery
01|25|2010
In 2004, Peter Schulberg learned that tons of billboard advertising vinyl was routinely tossed into landfills. He came up with way of stretching the vinyl into art “canvases”, offered opportunity for local artists to be seen – thus LA’s first “drive-by” gallery was born. We sat down with Peter Schulberg on the sidelines of GoGreen [...]
25 tips by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs
01|22|2010
by Cynthia Schmae
Ready to leave your job behind and become your own boss? It takes a certain kind of person to make it through the first few years. To help you along, we’ve culled the best tips from our own members – people with years’ of experience in running their own businesses.
Don’t work for less [...]
Teaching entrepreneurship to Youth
01|21|2010
Jay Maharjan (03.04.09)
In the time of the recession, I hear more people discussing the need for ‘sustainable’ innovation. As the legendary venture capitalist Eugene Kleiner would say – Even turkeys can fly in a high wind. In the times of strong economies, even bad companies can look good -. We need a new breed of [...]
Operation Street Kidz: Helping LA youth to become entrepreneurs
01|21|2010
Operation Street Kidz, a creative grassroots effort in Los Angeles under the leadership of Commissioner Josof Sanchez is making difference in lives of youth across inner cities of LA. The group recently teamed up with executive producer Baby Bash and directors from Kanye West music videos – “Through the wire” and “Jesus Walks” to bring [...]
Business Plan Basics
01|21|2010
By Jay Maharjan ( Sept. 13, 2007 )
Starting a business is a major commitment that will consume 24/7 of your life with no end in sight. It is always good to know what you are getting into before you take the plunge. From my experience writing business plans for large and small companies alike for [...]
Interview with Lindsay Davenport
01|21|2010
Jay Maharjan interviews Lindsay Davenport, the former world # 1 professional tennis player and winner of multiple grand slam tournaments. Davenport talks candidly about making of a professional tennis player, entrepreneurship and overcoming insecurities growing up.
Top 10 Social Networks for Entrepreneurs
01|20|2010
Dan Schawbel ( for mashable.com )
Looking for a job? Consider creating your own. There are a number of social resources to help you connect with other entrepreneurs and get your business ideas off the ground.
Here are the top 10 social networks for entrepreneurs. Each helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing them with the [...]
15 second Pitch: Interview with Laura Allen
01|20|2010
As an entrepreneur, making that first impression is crucial. I recently saw this survey posted on 15secondpitch.com that caught my attention. According to Jim Convery at 15secondpitch.com, ” 69% of 2505 professionals said they have trouble explaining what they do, and/or feel uncomfortable pitching themselves. And, of three groups with a strong need for effective [...]
Top 100 Blogs For Small-Business Cost Cutting Inspiration
01|19|2010
In this economy, everyone’s looking for ways to cut down, and small businesses are no exception. One of the best ways to save money in business is to examine your annual expenses and consider how you can decrease those costs. Thankfully, there are some pretty amazing resources to help you figure out new ways to [...]
Relief Fund for Haiti Earthquake
01|14|2010
Project Needs and Beneficiaries
The earthquake was the biggest to hit Haiti in over 250 years. Widespread damage and collapsed buildings are widespread. Casualties and death toll are not yet known, but are expected to be high given the quake’s proximity to the capital and flimsy construction of buildings. This Fund will provide emergency relief to [...]
Peter Drucker On Leadership
01|12|2010
What Needs to Be Done
Successful leaders don’t start out asking, “What do I want to do?” They ask, “What needs to be done?” Then they ask, “Of those things that would make a difference, which are right for me?” They don’t tackle things they aren’t good at. They make sure other necessities get done, but [...]
The Decade in Management Ideas
01|10|2010
Tis the season for “year’s best” lists — and even, this year, for “decade’s best” lists — and who are we to resist the urge? A few of us HBR editors (Gardiner Morse and Steve Prokesch helped especially) took the opportunity to look back on the past ten years of management thinking and are ready [...]
How to Reduce Your Small Business Tax Bill
01|10|2010
A look at helpful year-end tax tips, advice on making smart elections, and good tax resources for the small business owner.
By Elizabeth Wasserman | Dec 1, 2009
In life, it’s said that two things are certain – death and taxes. But in business there’s only one certainty: taxes. Tax obligations go hand-in-hand with running a business. From [...]
10 Hot Business Opportunities for 2010
01|10|2010
Wondering if this is a good time to start a business? Thinking of quitting the rank and file and joining the ranks of the entrepreneur? Well, you’re not alone. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas’ job market index, 8.7 percent of job seekers started their own business in the second quarter of 2009.
Of course, if [...]
Entrepreneur TV
01|07|2010
STAY TUNED! We are working on number of BIZNESS INSIDER television shows (previously aired as original entrepreneur TV series). If you are a content provider or a producer interested to collaborate, please contact us at 877 466 2360.
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Bobby Womack on following passion
01|05|2010
Entrepreneur TV interviews the Legendary Rock n Roll artist Bobby Womack. Womack talks passionately about beating the odds, following his passion with full of personal anecdotes first time int his exclusive interview.
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Entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs hosts Vegas club opening
01|04|2010
Sean “Diddy” Combs hosts the grand opening of Vanity nightclub inside HRH Tower at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The club was created by HRH and baseball player Jason Giambi.
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Interview with Pam Shriver
12|28|2009
Jay Maharjan interviews Pam Shriver, the former professional tennis player and currently ESPN anchor who captured 21 singles titles and 112 doubles titles throughout her career. Shriver shares her entrepreneurial experience, clarifies her controversial comment about Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer
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2009 VAF Charity Tennis Classic
12|01|2009
Entrepreneur TV is proud to support2009 VAF Legends of Tennis Charity Tennis Classic. The tennis legend Rod Lever will be honored at the event. All the proceeds from the event will go to various charities in India. For more information on the event, please visit www.thevaf.com
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Paradigm Shifting Innovations of the Future
11|26|2009
Here is an amazing presentation by a grad student at MIT on paradigm shifting innovations of the future. I encourage all tech entrepreneurs to watch this video!!
The Diversity Awards 2009
11|15|2009
Entrepreneur TV is proud to support The Diversity Awards once again this year that will take place on Sunday, November 22, 2009. Entrerpeneur TV strongly believes and supports the mission of MMPA (Multi-Cultural Motion Picture Association ) and its signature event The Diversity Awards to utilize the cinematic medium to foster a better understanding about [...]
Kodak CMO Jeffrey Hayzlett on Social Media
10|28|2009
4Entrepreneur interviews Jeffrey Hayzlett, the innovative Chief Marketing Officer at Kodak who is revolutionizing the way corporate America is adapting social media and corporate entrepreneurship.
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Interview with Donna LeBlanc
10|24|2009
Donna LeBlanc is a renowned entrepreneurial therapist and the author of “The Passion Principle”
LeBlanc’s latest book, The Passion Principle, is based on her revolutionary psycho-spiritual approach to understanding and using personality signatures or styles to capture passion and purpose in life and work. The book and CD collection reveal so clearly the patterns and reactions [...]
Ten Critical Steps to writing a Business Plan
10|07|2009
- Jay Maharjan (11.02.07, revised 12.08.08)
Starting a business is a major commitment that will consume 24/7 of your life with no end in sight. It is always good to know what you are getting into before you take the plunge. From my experience writing business plans for large and smallcompanies alike for the last 8 [...]
J.J. Abrams on Magic of Moviemaking
10|05|2009
“As the Emmy-winning creator of the smart, addictive TV dramas Lost, Alias and Felicity, J.J. Abrams’ name looms large on the small screen. As the writer/director behind the blockbuster explode-a-thon Mission: Impossible III, the upcoming Cloverfield and the next Star Trek movie, these days Abrams also rules the big screen — bringing his eye for [...]
Time to re-evaluate your marketing strategy
10|03|2009
By Jay Maharjan
I believe that marketing is more of a science that an art. Every entrepreneur should be on top of their marketing strategy. Here is a list of 10 tips to take charge of your campaign.
Prepare a formal marketing plan – i.e. if you don’t have one already. Regardless of the size of your [...]
Role of entrepreneurship in conceptual economy
09|23|2009
By Jay Maharjan
The rules of entrepreneurship still apply in principle, but the medium has changed drastically. This is probably the best time in our history to pursue entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurs are defying the logic and business rationale to make things happen individually. Gone are the days when you needed huge capital and veteran management teams to [...]
Why Peter Drucker’s ideas still matter
09|20|2009
The Man Who Invented Management: Why Peter Drucker’s ideas still matter
Excerpt from a BusinessWeek article (read the original article)
RENAISSANCE MAN
Well before his death, before the almost obligatory accolades poured in, Drucker had already become a legend, of course. He was the guru’s guru, a sage, kibitzer, doyen, and gadfly of business, all in one. He [...]
Race to Be: Fostering Creative Entrepreneurship
09|14|2009
The contest encourages creative young people to become entrepreneurs as part of the first-ever Global Entrepreneurship Week. The Race to BE. competition will focus on the genres of film, music and fashion. Each competition will take place in its respective artistic center: Los Angeles (film), Austin (music) and New York (fashion). Applicants must be between [...]
Submit your best pitch!
09|09|2009
SUBMIT YOUR PITCH
This is your rare opportunity to pitch your business idea to Sir Richard Branson.
Are you seeking capital or business partners for a new business? The Perfect Pitch 2009 will introduce your business to hundreds of accredited investors and entrepreneurs.
Plus, the Top 3 submissions will each win the following package:
* 2 VIP Tickets to [...]
Role of entrepreneurs in the New ‘New Deal’
08|23|2009
Jay Maharjan (07.10.09)
In the time of the great depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt, a visionary President laid out a series of bold initiatives under the plan famously known in the US history as the ‘New Deal’. The New Deal was created mainly to stimulate the economy, come up with a short-term aid for unemployed, and reform [...]
Operation Street Kidz: music video – Behind the scenes
08|20|2009
Operation Street Kidz is a grass roots effort based in Los Angeles to foster youth entrepreneurship. Here is a behind-the-scenes video of one of their latest projects.
Hollywood set to honor top talent, entrepreneurs in music
08|19|2009
Hollywood, CA , – On Saturday, August 22, 2009, the American Society of Young Musicians (ASYM) will be hosting its “Live from Hollywood at The Music Box” awards show and concert event, honoring some of the biggest names in music. Among those being honored for their work and contributions to the music industry include; Rock [...]
Jeff Bezos on Business Basics
08|14|2009
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com and one of the biggest success stories that came out of the dotcom era talks about the fundamentals of sustaining a business.
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Idealab rebounds with new focus on clean technology
08|10|2009
Idealab’s Bill Gross is reflected in a solar tracking mirror on the firm’s rooftop in Pasadena. His ESolar opens an innovative energy facility today in Lancaster.
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Understanding the 4th media revolution
08|07|2009
Jay Maharjan (07.01.09)
Rupert Murdoch’s comments this week about twitter had me thinking about the rationale behind his statement. Murdoch sees no monetary value and the future for twitter and predicts that the only successful business model on the web right now is related to search.
Even though I agree that search is the only real money [...]
Pics from Twiistup: SoCal Entrepreneurs United
08|02|2009
a former MD turned entrepreneur Miles Beckett presents his Sherman Oaks based start-up EQAL – the social media producers behind shows LG15, Harper’s Globe (co-produced with CBS).
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Social Media meets Hollywood: Entrepreneur, Grammy Winning singer ‘Chamillionaire’ – talks about connecting with fans through Social media
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