How Do You Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs Focus?
Too often business schools and the media make it sound like a business plan is the most important thing for any would-be entrepreneur to prepare. At Acton, we believe the groundwork for being a successful entrepreneur begins long before a business plan (if you even need one). These guides will help aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages lay the groundwork to truly begin their entrepreneurial journey.
So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur? Don't Jump in Unprepared!
Very few would-be entrepreneurs will get their dream job straight out of school. The secret is to think of yourself as being on a scavenger hunt, filling three bags of skills you'll need to be ready to launch your business. While others spend their time at their next job standing by the watercooler or having lunch with friends, you will be busy filling your bags with what you need to launch your business. Prepare yourself for the challenge and eventually an irresistible opportunity will appear.
Everyone Needs a Little RLC
More than any set of skills, the practice of "Rat-Like Cunning" separates the natural entrepreneurs from the rest of us. If you were lucky, you learned these abilities at the knee of a parent or a mentor. If not, it isn't too late. Just set aside your pride long enough to gather the experiences you need to practice the exercises in this guide.
A Boot Camp for Entrepreneurship
Ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the top MBA programs in the country, the Acton School of Business is taught entirely by successful entrepreneurs. Acton's intensive, one-year MBA in entrepreneurship makes three promises to its students: You will learn how to learn, learn how to make money, and learn how to live a life of meaning. If you know someone who has the integrity, intelligence and drive to change the world, encourage them to explore Acton.
Sim-Games
Played by MBA students, Acton's sim-games deliver powerful lessons in eliminating operations bottlenecks, finding the right customer, creating a sales funnel and managing cash flow. Master entrepreneurs will find the higher levels challenging and kids of all ages will find Galactic Zappers, Robo Rush, Cha-Ching and other games fun and engaging to play!