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We here at PlanningShop know these are unsettling times. We do, however, have resources to assist business and entrepreneurship educators who may be transitioning to teaching their courses online during the coronavirus crisis. Our books and resources are available in digital form, as well as our ancillary materials – such as complete PowerPoint slides to …
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Who do your students look to for inspiration when it comes to entrepreneurship? Many people—especially young people—look to celebrities for inspiration. Here are a few celebrities you can sprinkle into your lectures and examples to help motivate your student entrepreneurs. Of course, you’ll want to caution students that celebrities have an easier time getting businesses …
Teaching entrepreneurship, you’re going to run into a bunch of so-called “experts,” who are going to tell you the “truth” about starting and running a business. But much of what they’ll tell you is just not true—no matter how widely held the beliefs. 1. People are either born entrepreneurs or they’re not You’ll hear this …
Not every student you teach is a business student. Or an engineering student. Or motivated by making money. Many of your…
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Earlier this year, I was asked to speak to the capstone class of an MBA program. During the course of our conversation, I mentioned…
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Startup competition season peaks in the spring and there are hundreds of business plan competitions sponsored throughout the…
Excerpted from Entrepreneurship: A Real-World Approach, 2nd Ed, now available Challenge: Identify the opportunities and challenges when launching a new business Solution: Develop a business plan to help navigate the new company on the sometimes bumpy road to success Two thirsty guys walk into a supermarket. No, that’s not the beginning of a joke. It was the beginning of …
Can entrepreneurship be taught? Can your students learn to be entrepreneurs, or must they be born with an entrepreneurial spirit? While some people are naturally more oriented toward an entrepreneurial lifestyle, and feel more comfortable with the uncertainty that comes with entrepreneurship, it’s definitely possible to work on developing some of the key attitudes and …
Yikes. Summer is virtually over. Fall classes are just around the corner. Whether you’re dreading going back to class or are excited about getting back to teaching, we’ve got a few tricks and tips to make the transition easier. 1. Find out what courses you’re teaching Did you forget already? Did the administration fail to …
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