Alright everyone, I need some help. I am continuing to plan an entrepreneurial summit here at Radford University, which I mentioned earlier would be held this spring but is actually going to be in October…October 10th to be exact. One of the things that we are trying to accomplish with this event is to show [...]
On Wednesday Feb. 28th, the founder of Dayleft.com will be speaking at Radford University. Fahad is a Virginia Tech student who saw a need to help organize student’s lives. Fahad has been featured in some recent articles in the Roanoke Times newspaper and is being considered “the next facebook” by some. His speech titled “Your [...]
I know that many universities are starting to implement lecture recordings into their departments and the technology into the classrooms to be able to record lectures and upload them to iTunes as a podcast lecture. However, if the university could contract out the service, why not? So, set up a system where you go to [...]
I am working on putting together a list of recommended readings for young entrepreneurs and want your input! Please leave you comments on books which you have found helpful, motivational, inspirational, or just plain awesome. The books can be under any category you want – business, start-up, success stories, motivational/inspirational, marketing, etc. The final list [...]
An interesting phenomenon is happening across college campuses. Many more students are showing an actual interest in their success and are taking colleges by storm. There was a recent article in a business magazine that said 7 out of 10 high school students wanted to start their own business, this trend is obviously continuing onto [...]
Wow, I just found this in my inbox from over a month ago and had forgotten all about it. I came across a website called Dorm Delicious which is a dorm room design focused blog/webiste. It is run by another young entrepreneur, Andrew Skinner, and I figured it would be a great way to learn [...]
For those of you who may not be aware, the shot glass market is huge in college towns and to students in general. The idea of selling customized shot glasses came to me a while ago and I have indeed given it a test. My friend Mike and I ordered some custom printed shot glasses [...]
Starting a business while in college is one of the best things that any student entrepreneur can ever do. While in college, you are immersed in a world of contacts, friends, and information. Yes, everybody wants to start a business nowadays, but how many students do you know that actually follow-through with their ideas? I [...]
I am sure that many of you have already have a chance to read Ramit’ 8 Stupid Frat Boy Businesses as it was featured in the Carnival of Entrepreneurship and I also saw many other sites having links to it. I’ve been a fan of Ramit’s Blog IWillTeachYouToBeRich.com for a little while now, but was [...]
A few days a go I walked over to my printer and grabbed a piece of paper to begin brainstorming and writing down ideas/concepts for a new business that I am working on. Whenever I start a business I always limit myself to one piece of white computer paper to start putting down the details [...]
