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Career Profiles of Reluctant Entrepreneurs

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on November 5, 2015

Reluctant entrepreneurs are people who started businesses out of desperation rather than choice. For each of these reluctant entrepreneurs, the journey was challenging but the outcomes were extremely positive.

Please enjoy their success stories.

Reluctant Entrepreneurs

Alex Andon, Biotech Data Analyst to Jellyfish Art Entrepreneur

Ben Coleman, Propane Truck Industry Professional To Bonsai Author and Inventor

Eric B.… Read more... “Career Profiles of Reluctant Entrepreneurs”

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Entrepreneur Success Story: Origami Bonsai

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on October 17, 2015

This interview was originally published in 2010.

Today’s entrepreneur success story features Ben Coleman. Ben created a business around his love of origami, the art of folding paper into objects.

What type of career did you have before you launched your business?… Read more... “Entrepreneur Success Story: Origami Bonsai”

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How To Overcome Age Discrimination

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on April 21, 2019

Dear Dr. Civitelli,
I’m 58, soon to be 59. I have spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur and I have published six books. I want to get back into the workforce but I’m either overqualified or my qualifications aren’t current enough.… Read more... “How To Overcome Age Discrimination”

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Book Review: Women Entrepreneur Revolution

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on July 1, 2014

Jenn AubertWhen a publicist asked me if I wanted to review Women Entrepreneur Revolution: Ready! Set! Launch! by Jenn Aubert, my immediate response was, “Definitely!” If there is one thing I am enthusiastic about, it is entrepreneurship whether for women or men.… Read more... “Book Review: Women Entrepreneur Revolution”

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How To Use LinkedIn: Success Stories

By Janet Scarborough Civitelli, Ph.D. Last updated on July 16, 2020

To many people, LinkedIn seems like a chaotic, confusing mess. It can feel like there are too many strangers trying to connect with you, too many people trying to sell you something, and too much content that isn’t relevant to you.… Read more... “How To Use LinkedIn: Success Stories”

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