Entrepreneurship Day

I did not know that there is an “Entrepreneurship Day” or such a day exists until I found “WED”-World Entrepreneurship Day. I find the name very creative. WED was founded in April 17th  2009. So this year is year two- happy birthday and I missed it. WED is simply an idea to gather creative entrepreneurial minds around the world to meet yearly. The aim as WED puts it : Inspiration, connection & enlightenment. Well to be honest the number of companies and entrepreneurs who attended this year was astonishing. The quality of speeches and programs that they offer is really good. I also like what WED does. They offer a variety of entrepreneurial tools and videos that are beneficial which you can find them in the resources section. I am also impressed of the sessions they provide for “ideas brainstorming” and their use of creative techniques. I will talk about some of the techniques in the near future.

I have seen many similar ideas or concepts to WED (with different look) every where in the world. Most of them share the same objectives. Any one who wants to establish a business whether small, big or home based should have a look and try to participate in similar events. The experience that will be gained is priceless. I myself have attended few in the past in other countries and I’m looking forward to attend more in the future. It’s always good to mix with like-mind people. Knowledge is very essential especially in the business world. The more knowledgeable you are in the field that interests you, the bigger the chances that you will succeed and you will add more value to your customers. I wish you all happy birthday .

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Iceland Volcano Opportunities

Many businesses and entrepreneurs got affected badly in this current natural disaster the ” Iceland Volcano”. Airplanes around the world lost enormous money due to not flying . Business deals, imports and exports were halted. Countries were governed remotely. The Norwegian prime minster ran his government while he was in USA using his iPad.  The flip side of that scenario is others started to make a fortune out of the current incidence. For example, ferries are in a big demand, and I’m sure many other enterprises benefited as well. SO what I’m saying here, is problems create opportunities for the prepared minded.

Lonely Planet – the tourism guides company, offered and still offering travelers who  use iPhone, to download 13 European guides from Apple store for free.  Those guides-apps were not free before the Iceland eruption. The offer is valid until tomorrow- Thursday April 22nd.  I find this a great way to help travelers who got stuck in Europe (because it is the most affected continent from Iceland volcano) to manage or even survive. It is also an oblique way to increase Lonely Planet’s reputation and maybe its profits in the future.

To get those guides, go to Apple store through your iPhone or your computer’s iTunes and type Lonely Planet. You should get the following countries:

1. Amsterdam
2. Barcelona
3. Berlin
4. Budapest
5. Copenhagen
6. Istanbul
7. London
8. Moscow
9. Munich
10. Paris
11. Rome
12. Stockholm
13. Vienna

Governments also played a big role. For example, The Kuwaiti government did not hesitate to help its stuck citizens in Europe to pay for their accommodation until they  get back to Kuwait.  I’m sure other government did the same as well. The Crisis teaches us something and we must learn from it. Opportunities always present themselves in the time of problems, and those who are prepared mentally shall see them.

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