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How to Buy Things That Make You Money

September 28, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Austin Petersen There’s an old saying that still holds true: You have to spend money to make money. The first time you experience having extra money left over after paying bills is a great feeling. You’re financially secure! You can buy a new PlayStation, or make a down payment on a vehicle. You can go to a show or maybe out to a really nice dinner, perhaps even treat … [Read more...] about How to Buy Things That Make You Money

What the World’s Fastest Growing Startup Cities Have in Common

September 26, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Thibault Serlet Dozens of cities across the world are implementing programs to attract startups. These programs entail all sorts of government-sponsored job training, subsidies, and infrastructure programs. But do these programs actually succeed in attracting startups? We decided to do our homework and answer this question. A few weeks ago, my research team … [Read more...] about What the World’s Fastest Growing Startup Cities Have in Common

Why This East Coast State Is Becoming a Hub of Education Entrepreneurship

September 7, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald New Jersey education entrepreneurs are embracing an ethos of permissionless innovation, creating new learning solutions that work well for children and others in their communities rather than trying to change an entrenched traditional school system. When Ben Ashfield and Tammy Tiranasar couldn’t find their preferred educational environment for their two … [Read more...] about Why This East Coast State Is Becoming a Hub of Education Entrepreneurship

Africa’s Entrepreneurs: The Igbos of Nigeria

July 12, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Lipton Matthews The Igbos are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria and are celebrated for their successes in entrepreneurship and academia. The Igbos’ success extends outside the borders of Nigeria and cannot be considered a fluke. To account for their accomplishments, anthropologists have conducted several studies to ascertain the factors responsible for the … [Read more...] about Africa’s Entrepreneurs: The Igbos of Nigeria

93% Of Working Americans Have A “Side Hustle”, 51% Are Considering More Due To Inflation, New Study Finds

June 29, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Tyler Durden Believe it or not, with inflation nearing 9%, it turns out that one job simply isn't good enough to cut it anymore. At least that was the findings of a new study from Insuranks, that found that 93% of working Americans today have a side hustle. Popular side hustles include Uber, Etsy, DoorDash, and Depop, the report says. The study found that 50% of … [Read more...] about 93% Of Working Americans Have A “Side Hustle”, 51% Are Considering More Due To Inflation, New Study Finds

It Costs $22,648 And Requires 11 Agencies To Start A Restaurant In San Francisco

June 27, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Simon Black, Sovereign Man In a report called Barriers to Business, the Institute for Justice (IJ) analyzed 20 US cities for how easy it is to open five different types of businesses. To cover a range, those businesses included a restaurant, a retail bookstore, a food truck, a barbershop, and a home-based tutoring business. Entrepreneurs who want to start a restaurant, … [Read more...] about It Costs $22,648 And Requires 11 Agencies To Start A Restaurant In San Francisco

Unschooler, Entrepreneur, Prodigy: The Story of Cole Summers

June 22, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Hannah Frankman Kevin Cooper, known to the internet as Cole Summers, was taken from this world far too soon—he tragically died on June 11 in a kayaking accident. But in his 14 years of life, he accomplished more than most of us do in a lifetime. At age 6, his parents handed him the reins to his own education, giving him the freedom to choose what to study. (He chose … [Read more...] about Unschooler, Entrepreneur, Prodigy: The Story of Cole Summers

US Entrepreneurship Is Up, and “Parentpreneurs” Are Among These New Founders

June 3, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald The American entrepreneurial spirit has been revived over the past two years after an extended decline. According to the US Census Bureau, new business owners applied for more than 5 million Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) in 2021, the most in at least a decade-and-a-half of record-keeping. The resurgence of entrepreneurship began in 2020, when … [Read more...] about US Entrepreneurship Is Up, and “Parentpreneurs” Are Among These New Founders

With KaiPod, Parents Decide What Their Children Learn

May 28, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald Curriculum battles in public schools across the US have reached a fever pitch in recent years, with parents and politicians fighting about what children should and should not be taught. The Cato Institute’s Neal McCluskey keeps a running list of these battles, explaining that “rather than build bridges, public schooling often forces people into … [Read more...] about With KaiPod, Parents Decide What Their Children Learn

Empowerment, Exit and Entrepreneurship Will Continue to Transform Education

May 15, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald Over the past two years of social and economic disruption, U.S. education has experienced an extraordinary transformation that can best be defined by 3 “Es”: Empowerment, Exit and Entrepreneurship. Empowerment Beginning in the spring of 2020, and prompted by widespread school closures and remote schooling, parents began to reclaim control of their … [Read more...] about Empowerment, Exit and Entrepreneurship Will Continue to Transform Education

The “Shop Safe Act” Is a Perfect Example of How the Government Rigs the Market

March 24, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Hannah Cox With the right bogeyman, you can accomplish practically anything. And in Big Tech, Congress seems to have found its perfect excuse to go after the free market under the guise of protecting Americans from Silicon Valley—a ruse both Republicans and Democrats are falling for. Among these schemes is a piece of legislation currently floating around the halls of … [Read more...] about The “Shop Safe Act” Is a Perfect Example of How the Government Rigs the Market

Teacher and Mom of Four Launches Mask-Free Learning Center in Response to Parent Demand

February 8, 2022 by Counter Markets

By Kerry McDonald The coronavirus response over the past two years has transformed education, putting parents back in the driver’s seat and inspiring education entrepreneurs to create new K-12 learning models. There are signs that entrepreneurship flourished during the pandemic response, as employment disruptions prompted individuals to launch new businesses. A new … [Read more...] about Teacher and Mom of Four Launches Mask-Free Learning Center in Response to Parent Demand

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