Friday, April 18, 2014

9 Things People Just Don't Get About Entrepreneurs

BY Jeff Haden @jeff_haden

Entrepreneurs do what they do for reasons most people will never understand--unless they're also entrepreneurs.

30 Incredibly Funny Test Answers From Students. I Dare You Not To Laugh!

On most tests there's a right answer and a wrong answer. And while some of these epic fail answers are definitely wrong, some make you wonder - should they get credit just for being so creative?

Why Crowdfunding is Bad for Business (Opinion)

Homeowners use peer lending sites such as Prosper.com to pay for a new deck, and artists use Kickstarter to pay for their next project. But so far, it's been difficult for business owners to use peer lending or crowdsourcing, as it's variously known, to fund their business.

The reason is, people generally want to get a return on their investments. But federal law currently prohibits Joe Consumer from investing in a business startup. There are strict rules about who is an "accredited investor" for this type of high-risk investment. Right now you generally need at least $5 million in assets to qualify.