Richard Branson announces an amazing opportunity for budding entrepreneurs

I started my first business as a teenager, so entrepreneurship, particularly in young people, has always been something close to my heart. 



Going into business for yourself is a really exciting and rewarding career option, especially in tough economic times like today.



And that's why we are proud to support the UK…

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What’s the future of social entrepreneurship? On November 29^th,Ashoka’s founder, Bill Drayton, isgiving his predictions in an interviewwith David Bornstein from the New York Times. But what do you think? Give your say on Twitter using the hashtag…

This seems to fall right in line with what Leo & Kathryn were talking about this morning.  

Outside of the major entrepreneurial hubs (Silicon Valley, NYC, London, etc.), there's just not enough deal flow to make investors (both Angel & VC) and accelerators as successful as they need to be.  

What the article suggests:  a not-for-profit entity educates the market, instead of tries to profit from it.  I wonder what that sounds like!…

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google+ allow us to connect with the players in our market. But, when used improperly, social media can be a dangerous platform for entrepreneurs to ruin their reputations.

Here are five ways social media users can destroy their online rep, and tips for steering clear of these costly…

On the first Wednesday of each month Entrepreneurs of Knoxville hosts the Meet & Greet, giving members the opportunity to share, in about two minutes, who they are and what they are doing. It is also a time to let the other members know how you got involved with EoK and how EoK and its members can help them. 

The Meet & Greet is my favorite meeting of the month because I get to learn more about each member and discover new ways to engage them in my own businesses or share…

Since EOK members began gathering once a week many years ago, we have collectively launched over 40 businesses!  Last night another EOK startup took flight!  FairMechanics.com is the brain child of Augustine Gattuso and provides the best way for "consumers to locate the perfect local mechanic for…