Global Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - Ernst & Young

Hot topics

What’s important to treps? Ideas. Creative thinking. Problem solving. Inspiration. And innovation.

These are just some of the hot topics we’re passionate about.

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Finding the business development deal that is right for you

You hear the term "business development" thrown around a lot within the context of tech startups, but what does it actually mean? Business development executive Scott Britton tells us.
Styling for success in Spain

Entrepreneur Of The Year winners Manel Adell and Thomas Meyer of Desigual captivate consumers worldwide with colorful textiles and fashion.
EOY story: finding a winning formula in Sweden

Anders Lönner triumphed with a distinctive strategy for the pharma market.
EOY story: Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn

Founder of the world's largest professional network on the internet, Reid Hoffman talks about his vision.
Unleashing the power of women entrepreneurs

A key group of financial organizations is helping women seize more opportunities and have identified four building blocks for success.
World Entrepreneur Of The Year

The world's best entrepreneurs are gathering in Monte Carlo, 5-9 June. Will you be there too? Request your invitation now.
Know when to look for financial savvy

While treps are running 24/7, finance is hardly top of mind. But it’s the number one competency they wish they'd had when starting their companies.
Emily Yellin: Your call is (not that) important to us

Customer service is an art. And getting it right is vital for startups. CS innovator Emily Yellin shares her thoughts in TrepTalk.
Spotting errors and having the acumen to avoid them

Consultant Carol Sanford walks us through 5 errors treps stumble on when growing their business.
Zoe Damacela: we follow the trep

In Zoe's new blog post, she writes about hiring interns and how she developed a very structured program so both the interns and the company would benefit.
Intellectual property for startups

For startups in the US, the three essential legal pieces of IP are trademarks, patents and copyrights. IP attorney Michael Kasdan walks us through the importance of each.
Job creation surveys

Job creation is at the heart of economic recovery. And treps are at the heart of job creation. Read our current and past global job creation survey reports here.
Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program

This national competition and executive leadership program identifies women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale — and then helps them do it.

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TrepTalk

Treps have to be ready to do it all. Here in TrepTalk, we’ll be sharing insights from real-world treps and innovators. If you have comments or want to suggest topics, email us at trepcenter@ey.com.

We’re also looking for contributors. To be considered, email a brief statement about yourself and your topic. We’re at trepcenter@ey.com

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Finding the business development deal that is right for you

You hear the term "business development" thrown around a lot within the context of tech startups, but what does it actually mean? Business development executive Scott Britton tells us.
Emily Yellin: Your call is (not that) important to us

Customer service is an art. And getting it right is vital for startups. CS innovator Emily Yellin shares her thoughts in TrepTalk.
Spotting errors and having the acumen to avoid them

Consultant Carol Sanford walks us through 5 errors treps stumble on when growing their business.
What to expect: doing business in Brazil

It's the second largest developing economy. But opportunities here can be a lost in red tape and bureaucracy.
How I see it: PR and treps

Peppercomm Communications founder Steve Cody on what he learned about branding as a startup.
If you build it, they may steal it

Intellectual Property is the top key differentiator for startups, but it can be more complex than you think.
Gender and culture: challenges for a female entrepreneur in India

Mansi Poddar discusses cultural challenges and perceptions as a woman entrepreneur in Mumbai, India.
Five things companies should do in their relationships with regulators

David Gremmels and Cary Bryant of Rogue Creamery give their top five tips for dealing with regulators at the local, state and federal level.

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Learn from the best

Entrepreneurs may start small, but they all strive to jump in and grow to be major market leaders. Learn from their experience.

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Styling for success in Spain

Entrepreneur Of The Year winners Manel Adell and Thomas Meyer of Desigual captivate consumers worldwide with colorful textiles and fashion.
EOY story: finding a winning formula in Sweden

Anders Lönner triumphed with a distinctive strategy for the pharma market.
EOY story: Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn

Founder of the world's largest professional network on the internet, Reid Hoffman talks about his vision.
The most profitable hotel company on the Taiwan Stock Exchange

Steven Pan, Chairman of the Formosa International Hotels Corporation and EOY 2011 winner for Taiwan, is known for introducing game-changing hospitality concepts.
Farouk Toukan, EOY 2011 winner in the UAE

Forty-four years ago, Farouk Toukan was one of three founders of CICON Building Materials. which is today’s leading importer and supplier of building materials within the UAE.
A commitment to nurture talent produces global success

Chief Executive Stephen Catlin has guided Catlin Group Limited from a two person company to a global insurance player operating from 55 offices in 21 countries with more than 1,600 staff.
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World Entrepreneur Of The Year winners talk about building a company from scratch and what governments need to do to help.
Leaving his comfort zone to create Oman’s flagship brand

Dr. Mohammed Al Barwani, Oman’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winner, left the status quo behind to build MBB Holding Company LLC, a global energy giant.
From family grocer to Norway’s retail giant

Odd Reitan, Norway’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winner, credits value-based management for the success of Reitangruppen, Europe’s second largest convenience store chain.
Quenching thirsts in Poland and beyond

Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 Krzystof Pawinski satisfies customer tastes for juice and soft drinks.
Zoe Damacela: we follow the trep

In Zoe's new blog post, she writes about hiring interns and how she developed a very structured program so both the interns and the company would benefit.
Engineering innovation in New Zealand

With his second business, 2011 Entrepreneur Of The Year winner Bill Buckley capitalized on the IT boom and became a major supplier to US factories.
Driving growth in Nigeria

Never standing still, 2011 Entrepreneur Of The Year winner Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede has planted his bank’s brand across Africa.
Intellectual property for startups

For startups in the US, the three essential legal pieces of IP are trademarks, patents and copyrights. IP attorney Michael Kasdan walks us through the importance of each.
Mexico’s top-flight enterprise

Veloris takes off as the nation’s preferred airline for small business, thanks to the efforts of Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winners Pedro Aspe, Roberto Kriete and Enrique Beltranena.
Doing the heavy lifting in the Netherlands

Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winner Frans Van Seumeren elevated his father’s company to international prominence.
Bringing a greater vision to Switzerland

Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winner Frank Ziemer’s groundbreaking ophthalmic technology has improved the quality of life for millions.
Creating sustainable communities in Malaysia

Making a difference in people’s lives is the greatest joy for Entrepreneur Of The Year 2011 winner Liew Kee Sin.
Reverse innovation–or how to build a $2,000 car

Q&A with Prof. Vijay Govindarajan.
Exceptional magazine

Our interviews with leading entrepreneurs show that, despite turbulent times, entrepreneurship and innovation are still a successful formula.

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Think big

One thing about great ideas, there’s no currency they don’t love. So wherever you are in the world, it’s all about thinking big.

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Unleashing the power of women entrepreneurs

A key group of financial organizations is helping women seize more opportunities and have identified four building blocks for success.
Know when to look for financial savvy

While treps are running 24/7, finance is hardly top of mind. But it’s the number one competency they wish they'd had when starting their companies.
Innovative corporate responsibility fosters adaptability and change

Six tips for unlocking "resilient dynamism" with international corporate volunteer programs.
Global VC insights and trends report 2012

2012 was a challenging year for venture capital investment but early signs for 2013 suggest a better year ahead. Read our latest report.
Meet the new generation of frugal innovators

These treps develop low-cost solutions for emerging markets.
Job creation surveys

Job creation is at the heart of economic recovery. And treps are at the heart of job creation. Read our current and past global job creation survey reports here.
Crowdfunding and microfinance

The world of funding has some new players as startups look to these alternative capital channels.
The big impact of Entrepreneurial Winning Women

Read about this program and its implications for women entrepreneurs around the world.
Staying close to customers pays off at Dell

Steve Felice, Dell president and chief commercial officer, talks about how Dell keeps their entrepreneurial culture alive.
Entrepreneurial Winning Women Program

This national competition and executive leadership program identifies women entrepreneurs whose businesses show real potential to scale — and then helps them do it.
Q & A: Ole Daugbjerg on how to get employees to act like treps

This Denmark-based company has made finding the next big idea an internal process.
Innovation leads to a higher vision.

The new global job creation report shows why some treps defy the odds.
Q&A: Alexander Ivlev

As Russia begins to embrace entrepreneurism, job creation will likely result. And Alexander Ivlev is in place to help make that happen.
Keep your funding options open

There’s more than one road to raising capital. Answer three key questions to find the right path for your company.
Organizing for innovation: four principles to stoke the fire

Successful companies look beyond the bottom line. They explore and monetize pipelines of fresh ideas and new business platforms.
Eight traits that drive treps

Entrepreneurs generate growth— even in down economies. Our survey spotlights eight qualities that empower these business innovators.

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Tools to grow

Innovation Roundtable:
Conversations with treps

Video: "Setting up business in China"

• Liam Casey, PCH International

Video: "How does your company use social media"

• Eric Patel, Daiya Foods, Inc.
• Labib Shalak, Mobinets

Video: "Personal funding challenges"

• Mary Jo Gorman, Advanced ICU Care
• Dr. Christina Lampe-Önnerud, Boston Power

Video: "Hiring, training and reverse mentoring"

• Chris Dalton, Acquity Group
• Allan Klotsche, Brady Corp.
• Bülent Çelebi, AirTies Wireless

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Guides

• Better risk management

• Life after an IPO

• Managing capital

• Guide to going public
Exceptional Enterprise Diagnostic

The model highlights the six business challenges a fast-growth business needs to address and how they change over time

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Apps and research

Our apps let you access our research and events anytime, anywhere.

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Job Creation Surveys

Job creation is at the heart of economic recovery. And treps are at the heart of job creation. Read our current and past global job creation survey reports here.
Exceptional magazine

Profiles from those who are achieving success in finance, new media,
family business, startups and more.
Performance journal

Providing valuable insight and analysis for business professionals.
EY Insights

This free app lets you access our most recent research, whitepapers, surveys and other valuable reading.
EY T Magazine

Tax insight for business leaders is a series of publications that will help readers gain a more thorough understanding of tax issues facing today’s business leaders.
EY Capital Insights

An interactive magazine that helps businesses manage their capital agenda across raising, investing, preserving and optimizing capital.
EY Rapid-Growth Markets Forecast

Learn more about the top 25 emerging economies that are becoming more important in their overall weight in the world economy and their global influence.