Many myths have arisen about entrepreneurs. These ideas are the result of a lack of research and understanding. As many researchers in the field have noted, the study of entrepreneurship is still emerging, and thus “folklore” will tend to prevail until it is dispelled with contemporary research findings. Here are the five most notable myths: Myth 1:

Obviously you can purchase advertising space in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, etc. But lets face it, paying for ad space can get pricey, so let’s look at a few cheaper ways to brand your business away from the computer, because shockingly, some people still don’t spend their entire day on the Internet. Stickers Giving your customers free

While nobody likes to hear about plant closures and the short-term impact of the USA committing to global climate caps. The estimated 10% GDP impact to hit caps is big, no question. That written, what is the new economy that will be created when increasing efficiencies for alternatiive energy sources makes the transition more and

This is one of those articles highlighting the catch-22 of the developing world. Farmers can’t afford fertilizer and each year their crop yield decrease. Eventually, crop yields are not sufficient to feed their families and the soil is depleted of necessary nutrients. Then comes the obvious question, feed your family or clear trees to provide

Those of us living in the West see the explosive growth everywhere we look. This is a great article in providing some of the impact details of rapid population growth. Peace out - Martin Fox with the Center for Global Leadership and The Higher Road Initiative. By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Writer Human activity such as driving and

I picked this article because it was so out of the ordinary. Most of the articles on this blog are pretty obvious in their reason for inclusion. I found this a refreshing twist on environmental entrepreneurship. Granted the Prep school gardens aren’t going to solve the world food crisis, but pretty cool stuff none-the-less. Peace out

We highlighted the following article referencing a business reputation survey by the Harris company. Character based leadership is paramount in our view of responsible governance (i.e. doing the right thing). Google, a company with a mantra “don’t be evil” is okay in our books. Peace out - Martin Fox with the Center for Global Leadership and The Higher Road Initiative. Google

By Martin Fox - The Center for Global Leadership and the Higher Road Initiative We read all the books and benefit from the infinite media imprints for years. With the click of a button, we have instant access to the same information as World Bank economists. Thanks to the digital age, our social networks are made

By Martin Fox with The Center for Global Leadership and The Higher Road Initiative. A friend of mine, a medical researcher of some renown, sent me an article this morning. The article by Paula Wasley, highlighted the discussion on college and university campuses regarding just how far entrepreneurship classes should be allowed to weave themselves into

Big paycheck or serving others? “Corporate sell-out” or public service?. Big questions really, but great questions none-the-less. My answer is pretty simple, it doesn’t have to be an “Either/Or” equation. Instead of an “Either/Or” approach (fixed pie), wouldn’t it be much better to take the higher road with an “And/Also” attitude (expanding pie)? Our world is full of