… There is no free lunch. Entrepreneurship is not for everyone, but anyone can learn to become a successful entrepreneur. Most of us are not willing to do what is necessary. To participate in this group, you should be willing to read books like ‘The E-Myth Revisited’ by Michael Gerber and ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill. (At least listen to the audio CDs like I did) Categories of training and technical assistance include: Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insur …

  Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere,  with  a great idea and a burning desire to succeed,  to make it big, and,  in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo,  eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with jus …

Welcome to the SSV Network! The "Startups & Societal Ventures" Network http://www.ssvnetwork.com Discuss: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=48286 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/SSVNetwork Follow us on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/ycd24uk Check the SSV Network Innovation Hubs' Worldwide Map: http://www.communitywalk.com/SSVNetwork Entrepreneurs, investors and all other resources providers need better relationships matchmaking. SSVN is an internet-based entrepreneurship support system e …

Did you recently start a new business or have you been in business for a while? Are you feeling lonely and disconnected from other business owners? Are networking groups too pricey for you taking away your precious marketing dollars? Do you want genuine kinship in the entrepreneural world instead of another business owner just pushing his or her product? Are you trying to figure out how to market your business in this economy. If so, you have found the Meetup for you.

Ready to dust of that business idea? Sometimes all you need is partner. Helps build courage, bounce ideas, and share the work till you're ready to go for broke trying to start your own business. Our group is based on the simple idea that startups have a higher chance to succeed when you team up with a co-founder who balances you out. Your technical, then you need someone who gets marketing, sales, networking. If you're a hustler, then you'll want a technical person (I use the word technica …

Meet, share ideas and learn about Lean Start-up efforts from local entrepreneurs. The initial meeting is intended to discuss the feasibility of a Tysons Corner Lean Start-up group, given that there is already an active group in Washington DC. Can another group exist without diluting the DC group? Lean Startup is a set of processes used by entrepreneurs to develop products and markets, combining Agile Software Development, Customer Development and existing software platforms.

A nonprofit 501 (c)(3) offering low-cost small business seminars, workshops and resources, and free small business counseling, to foster entrepreneurship in Loudoun County. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. www.loudounsbdc.org

Loudoun County is a great place to start up your business! We are fortunate to have some of the brightest, hardest-working, most innovative, technological, affluent and motivated professionals in the country. Let's get together and develop the latest innovative and disruptive companies.

Maybe you are a serial entrepreneur, maybe you are a developer, maybe corporate life is not for you. Have you been doing searches on startuply.com? Tasted a startup, or want to startup your own business? Our group will serve as a sort of match making service for co-founders. Check out this video from Summer 2011 in Rockville. Did you know VCs prefer co-founders over one-man startups? There are lots of benefits to starting a business with someone who compliments you. We'll try to bring together t …

Open to all since 1981, the Enterprise Forum® has promoted the growth, education, and success of the entrepreneur and business community of the greater Washington & Baltimore area. The MIT Enterprise Forum of Washington DC and Maryland is a volunteer organization which provides exceptional quality events that are open to the public. Its many programs are targeted to local start-ups, high technology businesses, venture capitalists, angels, and the professionals who support them. The MIT Enterp …

Do you meet every business goal every time? Do you know why not? Join in on the new goal getters concept to work together to set high priority business goals and take the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Think about where you'd be now if you'd met those most important goals! Get back on track. Come join the fun for new tactics, tools, tips, and lively talk. Yes, you can reach your business goals.

This group is for those who are sick and tired of working for "the man." You have the drive and you have the talent, but you seem to not be getting anywhere ALONE. If that sounds like you, welcome. You have just found your new home. As with many of the great organizations around the world, none of them were started alone. All of the greats, such as Apple, Microsoft, Virgin, Google, and many others all started out with a group of like minded individuals with similar goals in mind....to bring n …

Collaboration is a key driver for innovation. MetroSprout is dedicated to bringing together the DC Metro area's technology community. If you are a developer, designer, hustler, or investor, then come join us. We will hold events so that entrepreneurs can learn, interact and innovate together. Please visit www.metrosprout.com to learn more about what we are up to.

EcoTuesday is a structured networking event for sustainable business leaders that takes place on the fourth Tuesday of each month in cities across the country. Here's a brief outline of what takes place at each event: * Arrive at the venue, settle in, and meet new people * Learn about the cutting edges of sustainable business from an expert * Quickly introduce yourself & your project to a roomful of people * Network with people you learned about during the Introduction Circle   Please go to www. …

This DC group is for everyone interested in Web Design, Graphics, Software Development as well as in networking, building online businesses and achieving one's Big Dream. Sometimes only a few web designer show up, therefore, we collaborate with similar groups which will meet at this same event for more new contacts, better networking, fun and mutual support. We appreciate the awesome leadership of Jonathan Perrelli, Adam Z and others at thefort.vc and foster.ly to facilitate entrepreneurship in …