Monthly Archives: October 2012

Need Help Hatching Your Business?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

If so, you might want to look for an incubator. Just as the ones for eggs help bring chicks into the world, business incubators help brand new companies survive and grow during the start-up period (when these companies are most vulnerable). Incubation programs come in many shapes … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of War, an Afghan Entrepreneur Thrives

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

Mustafa Sadiq knows something about perseverance. You have to when you’re an entrepreneur in Afghanistan. Sadiq is the 47-year-old owner of Kabul-based Omaid Bahar factory, which sells fruit juice concentrate and fresh produce to the health-conscious in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. At the heart of his business … Continue reading →

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102-Year-Old Plans to Finish Business Degree

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

Margaret Dunning already runs one business. Will she start another? That remains to be seen. For now, the 102-year-old plans to head back to the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business to finish the undergraduate degree she started about 80 … Continue reading →

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Two Stories to Warm Your Heart

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

You’d figure that a competition inviting people age 50 and older to share their entrepreneurial and inspirational experiences would yield some fascinating stories. Well, that’s exactly what happened in the Later-Life Contest hosted by the Center for Productive Longevity, which just announced the winners for the contest’s two categories. Taking top … Continue reading →

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