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Forced Entrepreneurship

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The economic downturn and resultant layoffs have prompted many former employees to go into business for themselves. We talk with experts and those starting new businesses about the phenomenon some call ‘forced entrepreneurship.’

Guests:

Marty Nemko, contributing editor, careers for U.S. News and World Report and author of "Cool Careers for Dummies"

Mark Cannice, associate professor of entrepreneurship, founder and executive director of the Entrepreneurship Program in the University of San Francisco's School of Business and Management

Gary Jones, founder of Superstar Tech Support.com

Laura Forst, currently developing a business plan for her specialty packaged nuts company, Laura's Nuts

Mali Dyck, business manager for Garden Fare, planning and installing 'edible landscapes,' gardens made completely of edible plants

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