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Entrepreneurship at George Mason
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 Subscribe to Mason Entrepreneurs Group
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/MasonEntrepreneurs/
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Entrepreneurship - School of Management
"Entrepreneurship at GMU means much more than just starting a new venture. Entrepreneurship is about innovation and learning to apply the best practices in management to today's business and social problems..."
"...Whether you are a prospective student, current student, alum or member of our Mason community, we invite you to come in and explore the resources available to help you become a more successful Entrepreneur..."
http://som.gmu.edu/web.asp?Entrepreneurship
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MASON ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A GOOD TIME |
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Small Business Development Center - School of Public Policy
"From securing start-up financing and developing a business plan to navigating the regulatory world of licenses and taxes, the Small Business Development Center at the George Mason School of Public Policy is a critical resource for entrepreneurs...."
"...The center makes a difference in real people's lives by giving entrepreneurs the foundation and support they need to make a go of their dreams,'' says Nalin Jain, the center's director..."
School of Public Policy: http://policy.gmu.edu/people/jain.html
Small Business Development Center: http://www.arlingtonsbdc.org/index.htm
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Starting Your Business
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Fairfax Small Business Development Center
The Fairfax Small Business Development Center provides business assistance, counseling and training to growing companies and aspiring entrepreneurs.
http://www.sbdc.org/
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"I'm an artist, and my canvas is business."
- Skip West, Maxsa Innovations
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US Small Business Administration
"Careful planning is fundamental to success. The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle."
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/
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"He that climbs a ladder must begin at the first round."
- Scott, Kenilworth
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SCORE
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is America's premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs.
http://www.score.org/
SCORE's Business Plan for a Start Up Worksheet
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"It's as simple as that. A lot of people have ideas, but there are few who decide to do something about them now. Not tomorrow. Not next week. But today. The true entrepreneur is a doer, not a dreamer."
- Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's
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ART OF THE START by Guy Kawasaki
Book and web resources - Art of the Start, by Guy Kawasaki is "The Time-Tested, Battle-Hardened Guide for Anyone Starting Anything"
http://www.artofthestart.com/
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"A good idea is about ten percent and implementation and hard work, and luck is 90 percent."
-Guy Kawasaki, author of "The Art of the Start" and managing director of Garage Technology Ventures
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Becoming A Member
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| What does it mean to become a member?
If you are a member, you get to network with other aspiring entrepreneurs, work together on ideas, and receive the support you need to pursue your own idea. You will also receive information about upcoming events and will have access to entrepreneurship resources.
How do I become a member?
To become a member, send your name and email address to: cwher@gmu.edu
Then, join us at any of the upcoming meetings or events and learn about and use the resources we have to help you become a successful entrepreneur !
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"People create their own success by learning what they need to learn and then by practicing it until they become proficient at it."
- Brian Tracy: Business
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Becoming Mentor
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| Would you like to play a role in developing successful entrepreneurs of the future ?
Mentors inspire, encourage, and lead future entrepreneurs. The greatest entrepreneurs will almost always point to some key mentors that have helped them achieve their success.
If you would like to lead students towards a successful path in entrepreneurship, please contact us at: cwher@gmu.edu
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"The entrepreneur is our visionary, the creator in each of us. We're born with that quality and it defines our lives as we respond to what we see, hear, feel, and experience. It is developed, nurtured, and given space to flourish or is squelched, thwarted, without air or stimulation, and dies."
Michael Gerber
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Becoming a Sponsor
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We welcome sponsorship and contributions in many forms including but not limited to:
- business start-up material donations
If you would like to contribute to the Mason Entrepreneurs, please contact us at: cwher@gmu.edu
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"The great leaders are like the best conductors - they reach beyond the notes to reach the magic in the players."
- Blaine Lee
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