Taken from ‘The Asian Advantage: Discover the formula for success’
An ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs’ event hosted by the British Library’s Business & IP Centre.
http://www.bl.uk/bipc
Discover for yourself why Asian businesses are so successful. This Library event features presentations from four award-winning British Asian entrepreneurs, including Lord [Karan] Bilimoria CBE DL, founder and CEO of Cobra Beer; and Dinesh Dhamija, founder of ebookers; Sumerah Ahmed, co-founder and director of the radio station Club Asia and Surinder Arora, the Owner and Chairman of the Arora International Hotel Group.
Duration : 0:9:40
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From Bahrain to Baltimore, MD, the 2009 Echoing Green Fellows work in a variety of spheres including civil and human rights, community and economic development, the environment, health, and education. Many of the 2009 fellows are launching models that harness technology for the public good, including business tools for micro-entrepreneurs in the developing world and video and internet social networking to empower defenders of human rights.
Directed by Tom Mason (www.tommasonportfolio.com)
Music composed by Ryan Sayward (www.ryansayward.com)
Duration : 0:3:7
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New Vision Manila is a group of blind entrepreneurs who founded their own massage business cooperative in the Philippines. Their success is all the more remarkable considering the ongoing betrayals they have experienced with the people in their lives – from their family, to their teachers, to their employers. These blind leaders have managed to be profitable enough to support their families by going into business on their own, despite the considerable challenges. And they continue to reach out to other blind people in the Philippines, offering a way to earn a living, and more importantly, hope.
Duration : 0:6:25
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..and what would it take to create the right incentives that would lead to an increase in entrepreneurs?
A lack of infrastructure and demand.
Economically, producers will not make things unless there are people that will and/or can buy it. The wealthy people of Africa can afford to import all of their goods and do not spend sufficiently within the African economy to build any meaningful jobs.
Furthermore, foreign countries are hesitant to invest in African countries due to a lack of infrastructure since there are several other developing countries capable of producing the goods at competitive prices like China.
The final reason is that many parts of Africa are unstable and war torn. Wars destroy wealth making people reluctant to invest. Why would you build a factory that might get fire-bombed?
Calzado Reyes is a men’s shoe manufacturer in Nicaragua. Santos Reyes is one of the enthusiastic entrepreneurs of Agora Partnerships. Agora Partnerships has provided consulting and financing to these entrepreneurs to help them be successful, create jobs and fight poverty.
Duration : 0:4:9
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Host Evan Carmichael discusses how Walt Disney got started, what factors led to his success, and what you can learn from him to help you grow your company – Learn More at http://www.evancarmichael.com/blog/ Special thanks to Phanta Media http://www.phantamedia.com.
Duration : 0:6:28
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Florida is ground zero in the nationwide battle to cartelize the interior design industry.
http://www.ij.org/economic_liberty/fl_interiordesign
A small group of well-funded industry insiders led by the American Society of Interior Designers has been relentless in its pursuit of ever more restrictive laws. Studies have shown that interior design regulations result in higher prices, less variety, and fewer employment opportunities, especially for minorities and older mid-career switchers.
On May 26, 2009, the Institute for Justice joined with three interior designers—Eva Locke, Pat Levenson and Barbara Gardner—and the National Federation of Independent Business to file a lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee challenging Floridas interior design law.
The Institute for Justice is the nations leading legal advocacy group for economic liberty—the right to earn an honest living free from excessive and arbitrary regulation. IJ has successfully challenged anti-competitive interior design laws across the country. Floridas suit promises to be the biggest fight yet in the battle against the interior design cartel, and may finally put an end to restrictive interior design laws nationwide.
More on IJ’s interior design cases: http://www.ij.org/interiordesign
Duration : 0:3:27
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Hear top entrepreneurs tips on starting up a business from Simon Woodroffe, Founder of the YO! Company, Jacqueline Gold, Chief Executive of Ann Summers, Miles Templeman, Director General of the Institute of Directors, Tim Smit, Co-Founder of the Eden Project, Julien Metcalfe, Founder of Pret A Manger, Sahar Hashemi, Founder of Coffee Republic, Steve Mills, former CEO of MRI Network Worldwide, and John Madejski, Chairman of Reading Football Club.
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Duration : 0:4:5
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9 year old Kids Roar President, Alexandra McDaniel interviewed for Entrepreneur to Entrepreneur – www.kidsroar.biz
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Starring (in order of appearance)
Chris Record
Vanessa Record
Russell Yermal
Kyle Garrett
Bradley Will
Gabe Strom
Ben Dixon
Arthur Tubman
John Stippick
Bill Dulley
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Video Subtitles:
we all deserve a chance in life
to grow
prosper
and be a part of something great
well this is our story of what can happen
when you get that chance
8 of us moved from all over the country
to live in one house
our lives are being filmed everyday
while we work together
to build an empire
and this is our shot
a once in a lifetime opportunity
putting everything on the line
for one vision
to become the world’s premier
social media marketing company
i’ve heard it said challenges become opportunities
when the right people come together
so what’s next
the journey
you guys wanted a reality show
this is about to get real
i’m making huge promises right now to these clients
if we don’t deliver on these deadlines
we’re going to lose these clients
we’ve got to keep our word
guys we brought this team together for a reason
we’re either going to commit to getting the job done
or we’re going to pack up and go home
i’m a little bit concerned about what I just heard
and where we’re at today and what I just heard was
there’s $204 dollars in the back account
i’m done with this
get that out of my face
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with or without you so just make a decision
are you in or you out
this thing is supposed to go live
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guys we have an announcement to make
as of 15 minutes ago
chris and i just found out
i’m pregnant
but vanessa we planned this
but are we really capable
i know what it takes
i also know some of you don’t know what it takes
everything we’ve worked for has led us to right now
and it’s up to us what we want to do with it
even though you’re on the edge
you guys are keeping your focus
you’re hitting your time lines
and the company is going to launch on time
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go push push push
dude
i cannot believe
we just pulled this off man
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Unstrapp’d – Unstrapped – Unstrappd – Unstrapd
Duration : 0:2:45
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