Entrepreneurship Archives | Blog | EU Business School EU Blog Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:05:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Do I Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? A Step-by-Step Guide https://www.euruni.edu/blog/do-i-have-what-it-takes-to-be-an-entrepreneur-a-step-by-step-guide/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=32664 Back in the day, you had to look for your dream job. If it didn’t exist, you were forced to compromise. These days, you might just be able to create it yourself. How? By becoming an entrepreneur, of course. Read on to find out if you have what it takes to make your entrepreneurial aspirations a reality. What is an entrepreneur? An entrepreneur is someone who starts their own business based on a new idea. This usually entails some degree of financial risk and a huge amount of work; however, the rewards can be significant if their business is successful. […]

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]]> How to Become an Entrepreneur https://www.euruni.edu/blog/how-to-become-an-entrepreneur/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=31979 An entrepreneur is “a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.” Of course, this is a very basic description, but it does at least suggest that being an entrepreneur is less about the market you’re in than the person you are, because an entrepreneur is, first and foremost, “a person.” You can learn many business skills you need to run a startup from institutions like EU Business School, but some of the most important qualities you need to succeed as an entrepreneur cannot be taught. These are: Vision Passion Motivation […]

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]]> How to Launch A Startup: 5 Tips for Success https://www.euruni.edu/blog/how-to-launch-a-startup-5-tips-for-success/ Mon, 24 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30928 Launching a startup is incredibly exciting, but also extremely scary, difficult and very, very expensive. If you’re thinking about founding a startup, or if you’re already navigating the early stages of growth of your new company, then it’s vital to have a concrete, actionable plan. Ensuring that you have a well-formed strategy will enable you to maximize opportunities while avoiding common pitfalls. It will also allow you to devote your creative energies to the important tasks of growth, funding and revenue generation without being distracted by less important responsibilities. In this post, we’re going to look at five practical tips […]

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]]> Female-Founded Companies Solving Women’s Issues https://www.euruni.edu/blog/female-founded-companies/ Wed, 10 Mar 2021 06:45:00 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30476 March 1st marked the beginning of Women’s History Month, a period of thirty-one days dedicated to celebrating the achievements of courageous, pioneering and dynamic women throughout history. Despite the array of challenges still faced by women working in the corporate world, many female entrepreneurs have launched highly successful companies. And although only thirty-seven of Fortune 500 CEOs are women – 7.4% according to figures published in 2020 – that number is expected to continue growing. In this post, we’re going to look at seven inspiring examples of female CEOs and founders that have launched companies geared specifically at helping women. […]

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]]> The Impact of COVID-19 on Female Entrepreneurs https://www.euruni.edu/blog/impact-covid-19-female-entrepreneurs/ Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:32:27 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30385 Although research suggests that COVID-19 has had a heavier health impact on men, the economic impact of the pandemic has been suffered to a greater degree by women, and especially by female entrepreneurs. The resultant crisis is so bad that it has even been referred to as a “she-cession” by business analysts. The forces driving this disproportionate damage to women’s business ventures extend beyond the limits of the crisis. They reflect the distinct gender roles and unequal access to finance that women have historically experienced and continue to experience in 2021. However, many female entrepreneurs have demonstrated resourcefulness and innovation […]

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]]> Students in the Post-COVID-19 Era: From Job Seekers To Job Creators https://www.euruni.edu/blog/post-covid-19-job-seekers-creators/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 10:59:47 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30237 It will take innovation and job creation to improve the currently unpredictable economic climate. Fortunately, this is the focus of Pablo Santaeufemia’s daily work. EU Business School students received a fascinating presentation from Pablo, who has become a successful entrepreneur by building the infrastructure that supports the entrepreneurship of others. About the Speaker Pablo was born in Madrid to a low-income family. Later, he received a scholarship to study at an international school in the United States. This was a revelatory experience, as he was able to meet people from all over the world and understand that talent was everywhere. […]

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]]> 5 Unusual Business Ideas That Made Their Creators Millions https://www.euruni.edu/blog/millionaire-unusual-business-ideas/ Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:56:47 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30217 The phrase “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win,” was first uttered by labor union advocate and attorney Nicholas Klein in 1918. Since then, it has become one of the most widely cited (and misattributed) motivational phrases around. Klein’s statement is particularly relevant to the theme of this post, which looks at five of the most out-there business ideas in recent memory. Contrary to the informed opinions of the time, they went on to make their originators millions. And in some cases, billions. All of the entries, from the Pet Rock […]

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]]> How to Choose and Develop your Career With Alberto Barsanti https://www.euruni.edu/blog/develop-your-career/ Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:34 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=30209 Many graduates and undergraduates are unsure about which careers to pursue. The worst global pandemic in a century has overturned the job market. And many trends that were already shaping the world of work at the beginning of 2020 have accelerated significantly. If you feel uncertain about the future, you’re not alone. A large number of individuals, all of whom are preparing to begin their careers, are in the same situation. Entrepreneur Alberto Barsanti joined us to discuss these problems. He has spent decades working for some of the world’s leading companies and has helped hundreds of business students make […]

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]]> EU Alumnus Jack Zhang, Co-Founder, Leadertao; Senior Consultant, Leadership & Management Training, Huawei Consultant https://www.euruni.edu/blog/eu-alumnus-jack-zhang/ Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:01:57 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29756 Jack Zhang, a Chinese national, works as a Senior Consultant at Huawei and has founded his own consulting company, Leadertao. Jack graduated from his MBA in International Business in 2015 and Doctor of Business Administration in 2018 at EU Business School. We caught up with Jack to find out how his time at EU has impacted his career. I’m from Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province, which is south of Beijing, and where I live now. I have also lived in Egypt, Mexico and Panama. As all EU students learn, a strong network is what will get you the farthest in life. Jack understands that […]

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]]> A Detailed Guide to Writing a Business Plan https://www.euruni.edu/blog/writing-business-plan/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:37:05 +0000 https://www.euruni.edu/blog/?p=29739 A business plan is a comprehensive document that explains what a business will do, how and what the goals are. All entrepreneurs should write a business plan before they get started. Why? There are several key reasons.   Why You Need a Business Plan  First and foremost, the process of creating a business plan gives an entrepreneur the opportunity to think through every aspect of their business and make sure that their time, energy and money will be well invested in bringing their idea into fruition.   When you’ve got past this stage and are in the process of launching your business, you will be incredibly busy. Every day you’ll be faced […]

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