An entrepreneur is literally “one who creates a new business.” The best new businesses are ones that have never been done before, so mastering creativity and recognizing creativity are key skills and mind-sets. But how does one recognize and nurture creativity in a person or team?

Recently, I was reviewing a new book by Bryan Mattimore, “Idea Stormers: How to Lead and…

According to this website there are literally dozens of entrepreneurs in Knoxville!

http://www.startupgenome.com/city/knoxville-tn-us#&category_ids[]=2

Wouldn't it be great if EOK could create of map of entrepreneurs that really reflected activity in this area?  And gave people a good picture of who we are?

Do your photographs draw the viewer into the image? Where does the viewer’s eye go to in your image? Where is the subject of your photograph?

Composition is one of the most important elements in creating a pleasing image that captures the viewer’s attention and draws them into the image, ultimately landing on the subject of the photograph. For some people, amazing composition seems to come naturally and every photograph they take makes you say ‘wow’ and other folks will share images…

I'm incredulous when I read or hear people talking about some kind of prototypical entrepreneurial profile. Many well-meaning experts, and even empirical research, would have you believe that most successful entrepreneurs fit an identifiable personal mold. But based on my own experience, and my associations with many entrepreneurs -- both successful and not so much -- over two decades, this is simply not true.

Some common myths and misconceptions about the…

Startups and entrepreneurs have the power to build technologies and creative solutions that transform the world and move us forward. Innovation is happening everywhere: There are approximately 400 million entrepreneurs across 54 countries, and 69 million early-stage entrepreneurs offering new products and services. As…

Seven (7) Steps to Entrepreneurial Success

Everyone is familiar with a BHAG: A Big Hairy Audacious Goal. It’s a type of strategic business plan that focuses an organization on a shoot for the moon outcome designed, by dint of its desirability, to serve as a catalytic agent to engage the hopes (and energies) of rank-and-file workers. Theoretically, a BHAG helps workers ignore how aggressively they are being pushed to perform by guys in corner offices; an opiate…

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David Tisch

I have a question for the members: can anyone advise me on how/where to apply for a microloan? I don't really know where to start. Thanks

StreetJelly.com went live on August 15th, 2012!  StreetJelly is a streaming music website for live performances.  Here is a run down how the first twenty days have gone, which have been nothing short of amazing.  First though, we are grateful for all the new artists and viewers on the site.  We really appreciate everyone for helping spread the word, "liking" us on…