Are you happy at your job? In his latest contribution to Business Insider, Jim Price offers that people who pursue an entrepreneurial path tend to be more dedicated, satisfied, and happy overall. Read Jim's full explanation here.
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Jim Price: “I Learned Every Secret of Leadership by Playing in a Rock Band”
by | Mar 13, 2013
In Jim Price's latest contribution to Business Insider, he reveals that he learned every secret he knows about leadership through his experience in a rock band. While this may seem crazy, Jim's experience working with a positive, supportive, organized, and risk-taking...
Honest Tea Launches Comic Book Depicting Entrepreneurial Journey
by | Mar 13, 2013
Honest Tea has taken a brand new approach to telling its brand story. The Maryland-based beverage company has recently created a comic book that highlights the company's hits and misses along its path to success. The comic book, developed with aspiring entrepreneurs...
Zell Lurie Institute Rises to the Top of US News and World Report’s Annual Rankings
by | Mar 12, 2013
US News and World Report has released its 2014 list of the Best Business Schools, and we are pleased to share that the Stephen M. Ross School of Business has been ranked No. 14 on this year's list. In addition, the school has been ranked No. 8 in terms of its...
Pitch Perfect: The MI-SBTDC Helps Entrepreneurs Fine-Tune Their Presentations
by | Mar 8, 2013
Entrepreneurs have very little time to make their case to investors. The Grand Rapids-based Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) is a valuable resource to help business developers perfect their presentation skills. Through a...
Jim Price on Why Entrepreneurs Create More Job Satisfaction for Themselves and Others
by | Mar 6, 2013
While entrepreneurship is not for everyone, Jim Price offers that those inclined to start their own businesses often feel a greater sense of job satisfaction than those working for larger, established corporations. Not only that, says Jim, but employees that work at...
10 Personality Traits Every Successful Entrepreneur Has
by | Mar 4, 2013
In Jim Price's recent Business Insider post, he offers a list of traits that all entrepreneurs should possess in order to have a successful career. With qualities ranging from passionate to financially prepared, Jim's list covers all the bases of what it takes to be...
Entrepreneurial Education is Key for Maintaining Momentum
by | Mar 1, 2013
In a competitive world, knowledge is power – and Michigan Growth Capital Symposium (MGCS) Founder David J. Brophy, Director and Professor of Finance at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business said entrepreneurs need to approach investors with the right...
12 Essential Questions for Startups
by | Feb 28, 2013
In a recent article for Business Insider, Jim Price offers a list of essential questions that entrepreneurs must ask before launching a big new idea. Addressing topics ranging from customer base to competitor comparison, Jim makes sure that entrepreneurs think...
What Aspiring Entrepreneurs Can Gain from Business-Plan Competitions
by | Dec 4, 2012
In the December issue of Entrepreneur magazine, Michelle Goodman puts forth that business-plan competitions offer more than just seed money for aspiring entrepreneurs. By participating in these competitions, young entrepreneurs can also connect with mentors,...