About Entrepreneurs: Business Lessons from Unexpected Sources

Entrepreneurs In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Scott Allen I'm a big believer in interdisciplinary innovation, or, in plain English, getting new business ideas from industries and disciplines other than your own. You can learn entrepreneurial lessons from baseball, surfing, nature, music, even adult entertainment.   In the Spotlight Business Lessons from the Music Industry Here's a collection of entrepreneurial lessons from the music industry from around the web. Of course, sometimes the lessons aren't so much models of success, but more about what not to do! Enjoy "Kurt Cobain's Guide to Startup Success", "Business Lessons from The Boss (Bruce Springsteen)" and "50 Cent Entrepreneurship".              More Topics Jenna Jameson's Transformation From porn princess to media mogul Innovation Can Come from Very Old Ideas Inspirations from nature The Dre-Myth Revisited Hip-hop meets Michael Gerber Juggling Multiple Streams of Income You can only hold one thing at a time Fit for Business Can you afford not to exercise? Are You a Toilet Paper Entrepreneur? Ever been down to the last three sheets? Platypus Bottom Have you ever hit it? Swinging for the Fences: Risk, Reward and Entrepreneurship Are you a Hank Aaron or a Ty Cobb? A Barry Bonds or a Hugh Duffy? Do you consistently get on base or do you swing for the fences? The answer will tell you a lot about whether entrepreneurship is right for you, and if so, what style will best suit you. Understanding your attitude towards risk and reward is essential for a happy life as an entrepreneur.   The Surfer's Guide to Management Most textbook theories are inappropriate for growing businesses. They are specifically designed for MBA classes, University or 'A' level students, or for managers in multinational businesses. If managers of multinationals need the skills of a supertanker captain then the growing business requires the skills and attitude of a surfer!     Sponsored Links   Best Moves in a Bad Economy Save & Invest the Right Way Find out how to beat a bear market, make smart choices, and keep your cool even when the economy is unpredictable. Entrepreneurs Ads Entrepreneurs Utah Business Awards Business Money Starting a Business Business Ideas Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Small Business Information Small Business: Canada Marketing Inventors Online Business / Hosting   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entrepreneurs newsletter as lemmetry@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=entrepreneurs&e=lemmetry@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.