AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com/media/feedlogo.gif AOL Small Business http://smallbusiness.aol.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/27 Million and Counting: Jayant Kulkarni, Quartzyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/25/27-million-and-counting-jayant-kulkarni-quartzy/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Meet Jayant Kulkarni, the co-founder and CEO of Quartzy, a New York-based provider of online management tools for life-sciences labs.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countinglab managementlabsonline managementonline toolsQuartzystarting a businessunique business ideasBen Craw2011-07-25T17:30:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Jeff Fernandez, Grovohttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/07/15/27-million-and-counting-jeff-fernandez-grovo/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Meet Jeff Fernandez, the co-founder and CEO of Grovo, a New York-based online education platform.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingeducationGrovoInternet educationonline coursesonline educationonline trainingrunning a businessstarting a businessBen Craw2011-07-15T13:30:00+00:00Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/can-entrepreneurship-be-taught/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/can-entrepreneurship-be-taught/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/27/can-entrepreneurship-be-taught/#commentsFiled under: , ,

A new study of Babson College alumni reveals that students who take just two or more courses in entrepreneurship are more likely to become entrepreneurs.

 

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]]>Babson alumniBabson entrepreneursNewsstudent entrepreneursAlicia Ciccone2011-06-27T13:30:00+00:00New Survey Examines Whether Entrepreneurs Are Born or Madehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/06/new-survey-examines-whether-entrepreneurs-are-born-or-made/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/06/new-survey-examines-whether-entrepreneurs-are-born-or-made/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/06/06/new-survey-examines-whether-entrepreneurs-are-born-or-made/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Higher education and corporate experience may play a bigger role than conventional wisdom suggests, according to new research.

 

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]]>entrepreneur educationentrepreneur experienceentrepreneur nature or nurtureErnst YoungNewsAlicia Ciccone2011-06-06T15:00:00+00:00More MBA Students Seeking Entrepreneurial Skillshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/more-mba-students-seeking-entrepreneurial-skills/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/more-mba-students-seeking-entrepreneurial-skills/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/05/06/more-mba-students-seeking-entrepreneurial-skills/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A new study finds entrepreneurship programs and skills are more in demand from MBA students, compared to traditional areas such as banking, finance and consulting.

 

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]]>business degreeCarringtonCrispMBA entrepreneurship programsNewsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-05-06T12:00:00+00:00Prepared 4 Life: Inspiring Entrepreneurs, One Lemonade Stand at a Timehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/30/prepared-4-life-inspiring-entrepreneurs-one-lemonade-stand/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/30/prepared-4-life-inspiring-entrepreneurs-one-lemonade-stand/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/30/prepared-4-life-inspiring-entrepreneurs-one-lemonade-stand/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

On May 1, more than 120,000 kids in 31 cities nationwide will participate in the fifth annual Lemonade Day -- all as part of Michael Holthouse's goal to make entrepreneurs out of lemonade.

 

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]]>Entrepreneur Spotlightkid entrepreneurslemonade standPrepared 4 LifeTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-30T05:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Anna Barber, Scribble Presshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/28/27-million-and-counting-anna-barber-scribble-press/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/28/27-million-and-counting-anna-barber-scribble-press/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/28/27-million-and-counting-anna-barber-scribble-press/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Meet Anna Barber, the co-founder and CEO of Scribble Press, "the world's only make-your-own-book store" for kids, with locations in Santa Monica, Calif., and New York.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingAnna Barberbooksbookstoreschildrens bookskidskids booksrunning a businessstarting a businessunique business ideasBen Craw2011-04-28T13:30:00+00:00Employers Plan to Hire More College Gradshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/22/employers-plan-to-hire-more-college-grads/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/22/employers-plan-to-hire-more-college-grads/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/22/employers-plan-to-hire-more-college-grads/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

A new survey finds employers are planning to hire 19 percent more college graduates this year, the first time hiring projections reached double digits since 2007.

 

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]]>college hiringNational Association of Colleges and EmployersNewsTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-22T16:30:00+00:00Richard Branson's Virgin Unite Launches Student Initiative in Spacehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/richard-bransons-virgin-unite-launches-student-initiative-in-sp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/richard-bransons-virgin-unite-launches-student-initiative-in-sp/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/06/richard-bransons-virgin-unite-launches-student-initiative-in-sp/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The new Galactic Unite initiative encourages students to become space entrepreneurs. Next up for Branson? Exploring not just space, but the world's oceans.

 

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]]>Galactic UniteNewsRichard Branson spaceRichard Branson submarineVirgin GalacticVirgin OceanicTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-06T16:30:00+00:00CGI U Kicks Off with President Bill Clinton and YouTube's Chad Hurleyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/01/cgi-u-kicks-off-with-president-bill-clinton-and-you-tubes-chad/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/01/cgi-u-kicks-off-with-president-bill-clinton-and-you-tubes-chad/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/04/01/cgi-u-kicks-off-with-president-bill-clinton-and-you-tubes-chad/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

The fourth annual Clinton Global Initiative University starts Friday, with President Clinton and a panel of serial entrepreneurs discussing how universities can help aspiring student entrepreneurs innovate.

 

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]]>Bill ClintonCGI UCGI U streaming liveChad HurleyNewsPaul Jacobsstudent entrepreneursUniversity of California San DiegoTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-04-01T13:00:00+00:00Babson College Named Best School for Entrepreneurshiphttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/15/babson-college-named-best-school-for-entrepreneurship/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/15/babson-college-named-best-school-for-entrepreneurship/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/15/babson-college-named-best-school-for-entrepreneurship/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The Wellesely, Mass.-based college claimed the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's list -- again.

 

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]]>Babson Collegebusiness schoolentrepreneurship programU.S. News and World Reports rankingTamara Schweitzer Raben2011-03-15T15:00:00+00:00Using the iPad for Business: 5 Things You Need to Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/02/using-the-ipad-for-business-5-things-you-need-to-know/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Knowing the right tricks, apps and accessories can make your iPad -- especially the new and improved iPad 2 -- a trusty travel companion both inside and outside the office. How to make Apple's popular tablet work for you.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbest iPad appsFaceTimeiPad 2iPad 2 announcementiPad 2 releaseiPad appsiPad businessiPad releasenew iPadnext iPadSteve JobsSteve Jobs announcementSteve Jobs AppleAmanda Kooser2011-03-02T23:30:00+00:00Digital Photo Academy's Richard Rabinowitz: Helping America Take Better Snapshotshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/27/digital-photo-academys-richard-rabinowitz-helping-america-take/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Richard Rabinowitz helps thousands of students across the country learn the ins and outs of digital photography -- all from the comfort of his New York apartment.

 

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]]>CanonDigital Photo Academydigital photographydigital photosDPAEntrepreneur SpotlightNikonphoto basicsphoto tipsphotography classesphotography tipsstarting a businessunique business ideasLauren Drell2011-02-27T21:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Gary Krane, CoupleSpacehttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/19/27-million-and-counting-gary-krane-couplespace/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/19/27-million-and-counting-gary-krane-couplespace/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/19/27-million-and-counting-gary-krane-couplespace/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Gary Krane, the founder and CEO of CoupleSpace, a New York-based website that offers tools and advice for couples.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingCoupleSpaceGary Kranemarriage advicemarriage counselingrelationship advicerelationship tipsstarting a businessunique business ideasLauren Drell2011-02-19T10:00:00+00:00Made in the USA: The Weight-Loss Industry Makes Huge Gainshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/02/16/made-in-the-usa-the-weight-loss-industry-makes-huge-gains/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , ,

Kim Bensen embarked on a journey to lose more than 200 pounds -- and found the idea for a successful business along the way. She's one of many entrepreneurs helping make a dent in America's obesity crisis.

 

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]]>Biggest Loserhow to lose weightJenny CraigKim BensenKim Bensen EnterprisesMade in the USANiyoginNutrisystemstarting a businessSupreme 90 Dayunique business ideasweight lossweight loss plansweight loss programsweight loss tipsWeight WatchersGeoff Williams2011-02-16T19:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Tom Kovic, Victory Collegiate Consultinghttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/05/27-million-and-counting-tom-kovic-victory-collegiate-consultin/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/05/27-million-and-counting-tom-kovic-victory-collegiate-consultin/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/01/05/27-million-and-counting-tom-kovic-victory-collegiate-consultin/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Meet Tom Kovic, the president of Victory Collegiate Consulting, a Chadds Ford, Pa.-based company that helps prospective college athletes and their families navigate the recruiting process.

 

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]]>27 Million and Countingcollege advicecollege athleticscollege coachescollege processcollege recruitingcollege sportscollege tipsgetting into collegeNCAAPennstarting a businessTom Kovicunique business ideasUniversity of PennsylvaniaVictory Collegiate ConsultingLauren Drell2011-01-05T18:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Cori Paul, Artbox Alleyhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/08/27-million-and-counting-cori-paul-artbox-alley/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/08/27-million-and-counting-cori-paul-artbox-alley/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/12/08/27-million-and-counting-cori-paul-artbox-alley/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Meet Cori Paul, founder and owner of Artbox Alley, a Los Angeles-based children's book publishing company.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingArtbox Alleybookschildrens bookchildrens publishingCori Paulrunning a businessstarting a businessunique business ideasLauren Drell2010-12-08T10:00:00+00:00The Next Big Idea? Universal Record Database, Where World Records Meet Stupid Human Trickshttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/29/the-next-big-idea-universal-record-database-where-wor/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/29/the-next-big-idea-universal-record-database-where-wor/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/29/the-next-big-idea-universal-record-database-where-wor/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

From "Most Giraffe Tattoos on a Shoulder" to "Fastest Time to Peel a Clementine," URDB has become a Wikipedia-of-sorts for some of the world's quirkiest records.

 

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]]>Corey HendersonDan RollmanGuiness bookGuinness World Recordshow to break a world recordThe Next Big Ideaunique business ideasUniversal Record DatabaseURDBURDB recordsURDB world recordsworld recordsPatrick Sauer2010-11-29T15:00:00+00:0027 Million and Counting: Brian Backus, Kidlandiahttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/27-million-and-counting-brian-backus-kidlandia/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/27-million-and-counting-brian-backus-kidlandia/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/23/27-million-and-counting-brian-backus-kidlandia/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Meet Brian Backus, the founder of Kidlandia, a San Francisco-based maker of personalized gifts for kids.

 

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]]>27 Million and CountingBrian BackusBrian Backus Kidlandiacustom giftscustom toysDr. SeussKidlandiarunning a businessstarting a businesstoysunique business ideasLauren Drell2010-11-23T22:30:00+00:00Mastering the Handshake: 5 Things You Need To Knowhttp://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/17/how-to-master-the-handshake/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/17/how-to-master-the-handshake/http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2010/11/17/how-to-master-the-handshake/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

A firm, confident handshake can make a great first impression. On the other hand (pun intended), a limp, "dead fish" can brand you a loser from the get-go. How to shake hands like a career politician.

 

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]]>5 Things You Need to Knowbad handshakesbusiness etiquetteetiquette classesetiquette schoolsgetting a jobgood handshakeshandshakehow to shake handsjob interviewsshaking handsLauren Drell2010-11-17T16:30:00+00:00