Orlando Entrepreneur

Orlando has always been a beacon of ambition for small businesses.  With the stunning environment and the watchful eye of one of the most successful media conglomerates in history looking over your shoulder, there’s a lot to aspire to.  With the new Downtown Orlando Entrepreneurial Zone (E-Zone), there’s even more reason for prospective entrepreneurs to [...]

One mistake a lot of inexperienced entrepreneurs make is trying to take on the world all on their own.  There are many necessary steps that go into developing a sound business plan.  It is not something that should be taken lightly or rushed into, instead careful consideration and deliberate question-raising should always precede any new [...]

The Orlando area was made famous by its largest resident corporation, the Walt Disney Company, but now the Mickey Mouse mega-company is giving pack.  Willing to at least share its stranglehold on the Central Florida economy and pave the way for the development of other successful companies, Disney opened the Disney Entrepreneur Center with the [...]

Starting your own business can be tough for anybody, but particularly difficult for groups in our society who have faced a historical disadvantage as a result of discrimination and inequality.  Thankfully, Orlando is home to a selection of organizations willing to help aspiring minority entrepreneurs achieve their goals and open the doors to a successful [...]