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The Economist - 22nd January-28th January 2011
The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.
You Don't Need an MBA to Make MillionsDo you want to be an entrepreneur, but are afraid to try because you didn't go to business school? As a selfmade multi-millionaire, I'm here to tell you that an MBA is not a prerequisite to success. I know from personal experience that it is possible to be a successful business owner in spite of this "deficit," and I will share with you what I have learned. Now let's make it clear, I have the highest regard for advanced education, but I also understand that just because people are not academically inclined in their youth, doesn't mean that they are not intelligent or capable of doing well in life extremely well.
Simple, practical marketing ideas, most of which can be implemented at low cost, are provided in this source of inspiration for small business owners who want to be proactive about marketing their business. All of the marketing techniques are proven and used around the world, yet they do not require a lot of time or special skills.
More people than ever are making the jump from corporate offices to home offices, taking control of their futures, being their own bosses, and starting their own consultancies. Consulting is a bigger business than ever and growing every day.