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2012: The year of the artist-entrepreneur(photo)
While 2011 was a big year for political unrest, another uprising was afoot in the world of content creators and artists. Everywhere you look, artists are taking more control over their own economic well being, in large part because the Internet has enabled them to do so. You see it in all forms of content, from books, to video to music.
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Enterprise gets commitments for Texas Express NGL line
Enterprise Products Partners LP, Enbridge Energy Partners and Anadarko Petroleum Corp said on Tuesday their joint venture Texas Express NGL pipeline had 15-year shipper commitments to carry 232,000 barrels of natural gas liquids per day from quickly growing production regions to the NGL hub of Mont Belvieu, Texas for processing.
Oil Falls to $123, Supply Fears Easing
Oil eased towards $123 a barrel on Tuesday, as higher flows from Iraq and Saudi Arabia offset concern that sanctions on Iran would disrupt supply and push up oil prices.At the same time, question marks over demand for oil were raised after politicians in China and the euro zone conceded the pace of economic growth would slow.Brent crude fell 58 cents to $123.14 a barrel by 1226 GMT after climbing to a daily high of $124.39. U.S. crude slid 60 cents to $106.12.
U.S. Risks Persist, China in Good Stead So Far: IMF(photo)
A renewed drop in housing prices could thwart the U.S. economic recovery in the short term while Washington's lack of a "credible, comprehensive" fiscal plan poses a major medium-term risk, a top IMF official said.
Service Sector Expands at Fastest Pace in Year
The services sector expanded at its fastest pace in a year in February, helped by a gain in new orders and as the housing market shows signs of stabilizing.The Institute for Supply Management said its services index rose to 57.3 in February last month from 56.8 in January, in sharp contrast to economists' expectations for a drop to 56.1.It was the index's highest level since February 2011. The services sector accounts for about two-thirds of U.S. economic activity. A reading above 50 i...
Bain & Co. Report Foreshadows US Industry Challenges[Photo]
On Monday, Bain & Co. released its 2012 Global Private Equity report, and peHUB was provided a copy. We're publishing a brief summary of the report, which can also be found by subscribing to the peHUB Wire.
The Webcam Reads Credit Cards!
As we evaluate investment opportunities, we like to dive deep into an entrepreneur's background and story... What did he study in school? What were his important life choices or challenges? When did he demonstrate courage? How did he come up with the need for creating the company? We typically spend the first 20 minutes of a one-hour pitch meeting asking questions that draw out personalities and motivations.
Q & A: Uncovering the Hidden Agenda
According to Kevin Allen, we pitch business ideas every day. But how do we ensure our pitches will be successful? Allen's forthcoming book, The Hidden Agenda, teaches readers how to connect to their audience on an emotional level in order to win pitches. Entrepreneurial spoke with Allen about how to find and connect to what he calls the hidden agenda.
U.S. Small Businesses Add 45,000 Jobs in Feb
U.S. small businesses added 45,000 employees in February and offered workers more money even as working hours were little changed, an independent survey showed on Monday.
KKR, Chesapeake to Partner in Oil, Gas Investments
Private equity group KKR and Chesapeake Energy Corp have agreed to partner to invest in mineral and royalty interests in oil and gas assets in the United States.
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