Lessons for Entrepeneurs

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Author’s Name: Ivey Entrepreneurship Institute Team

Stewart Thornhill is Executive Director, Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship at The Richard Ivey School of Business. He is an Associate Professor of Strategic Management and ERA Fellow in Entrepreneurship.

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When Presenting to Investors – analyze, don’t sell

Author’s Name: Ivey Entrepreneurship Institute Team

Ron Close is Executive Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the Richard Ivey School of Business. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, executive, educator, board member and investor and was most recently President at Bell New Ventures where he was responsible for driving material innovation at Bell.

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Lesson in Startup Success - Financial Post

Author’s Name: Ivey Entrepreneurship Institute Team

One in three dreams becomes a reality.  Financial Post mentions Ivey students’ entrepreneurial ventures and quotes Ron Close on incubating a project inside a school.

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A Job Hunter Decides Now’s The Time to Become Her Own Boss - Toronto Star

Author’s Name: Ivey Entrepreneurship Institute Team

Michelle Romanica of Orangeville, who worked at Air Canada for 32 years, is now working for herself. She calls her new company “Customer Management Experience” where she will focus on customer service.

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Preparing Your Business for the Recovery - Financial Post

Author’s Name: Ivey Entrepreneurship Institute Team

National Post features David Simpson in FP Advice live chat on how entrepreneurs can plan for an upturn.  This is a recap of a fantastic online Q&A.

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