The Geopolitics Of The Tibetan Plateau

By Guest Author Rohit P. Singh

When one of the deadliest clashes in the region’s history occurred between Chinese police and Tibetan protestors in March 2008, experts averred that the cause of the violence was China’s long-standing strategy to open Tibet’s vast reserves of copper, iron, zinc, and other minerals. >>>

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 4)

SM: Has your move to online education met your expectations in terms of your business model?

BR: The online educational side is a very profitable model because it is mostly variable costs. In that aspect, it differs from traditional education. >>>

A New Generation Of Gaming: Social and Viral (Part 3)

By Guest Author Cindy Weng

There is no doubt that the Internet today is all about social, social, social. And with so many different ways to connect to others online (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.), there must be something out there for everyone, right? However, contrary to popular belief, the still-expanding social gaming sector is not yet completely saturated, and innovators are looking to fill existing gaps in the industry. See how Cellufun and Animax Entertainment have provided their audiences with unique games and services, and how they have managed to take advantage of the viral advertising to market their products. >>>

Mompreneur Stories: Personal Fulfillment

By Guest Author Erika Valdez

Last week we saw that many women entrepreneurs start their own businesses partly because of the flexibility that an entrepreneurial life can offer. This week’s essay explores another benefit of entrepreneurship that is perhaps less easily measured but is no less important: the chance to embark on a journey towards personal fulfillment. Being an entrepreneur does not just provide the opportunity to earn money and build wealth, but also gives mompreneurs a sense of self-confidence and personal achievement. >>>

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 3)

SM: What was the financial structure utilized? Did you raise money?

BR: The first year my brother and I, along with two other investors, put in capital that we thought was enough to get the organization to where we thought it needed to be. In 2005, the Department of Education came in and required a big letter of credit from us. >>>

Forbes Column 2009: Wall St. Vs. ‘Virtual Street’

As Wall Street slowly climbs its way out of its worst crisis since the Depression, another economic system is flourishing: the virtual economy. Read Wall St. Vs. ‘Virtual Street’.

From Non-profit To IPO: The Turnaround Of Grand Canyon University: Brent Richardson (Part 2)

SM: In 2001 you sold the company. Is that when you ran into Grand Canyon University?

BR: We sold, and like most entrepreneurs I had started another company with my brother. That was Masters Online, in which we were using all the things we had learned about the Internet and online education. We were partnering with universities such as Texas Christian, Loyola Marymount and about 12 others. >>>

Winners Of The Entrepreneur Journeys Book Promo on VentureWoods

Hello readers, here are the winners of the Entrepreneur Journeys book review promotion at VentureWoods: >>>