OCTOBER 7, 2014 To master any discipline or topic, a student needs to be invested to excel, coupling some natural ability with genuine drive. This may be one of the most debated entrepreneurial questions out there, with a lot of varying opinions. Its answer is at the heart of our programs at Acton. While some…

May 17, 2024 Hard as it might be, the life of an entrepreneur is one that plays out alone. Entrepreneurship, no matter how tight that community may be, ultimately is an endeavor that one must come to terms with alone. I’ve come to this realization just recently. As some of my friends might know, I…

OCTOBER 16, 2014 At Acton, we classify entrepreneurs into three categories . . . These categories aren’t meant to rank the quality of entrepreneurs, but rather help people find business models that best fit their temperaments. We’re examining how different business strategies appeal to different people, using real life examples. At Acton, we classify entrepreneurs…

MAY 2, 2024 Embarking on the journey of entrepreneurship is challenging not only for you but also for your spouse and your family. It demands a significant investment of resources—both monetary and in time. At Acton, we often emphasize the importance of starting with the end in mind. Understanding the ultimate goal makes the entire…

OCTOBER 7, 2014 Here, asking the right question is seen as far more important than having the right answer. In response to a recent debate on the Harvard Business Review website about how traditional MBA programs contributed to current economic crisis, Master Teacher Jeff Sandefer had the following comments: Most business schools don’t care much…

OCTOBER 7, 2014 Premat gives students the opportunity to stay in the market longer. As you might already know, Acton has a 1-year accelerated MBA program. But did you know that the first semester of the program is online? Our unique practice of prematriculation offers students a host of benefits that they might not get…

“I chose Acton because I wanted to give myself a challenge while really trying to figure out what I wanted to contribute during my life.”   If you get a group of successful entrepreneurs together, odds are that almost all of them have at least a passing interest in real estate. Whether they’re investors, developers,…

APRIL 19th, 2024   Becoming a successful entrepreneur is a dream many cherish, but the reality is often daunting. Statistics show that around 65 percent of new start-ups fail within the first ten years, with the figure climbing to a staggering 90 percent over the long term. Despite these odds, there is a smarter and…

An MBA is just a piece of paper unless you do something with it. At Acton, we equip students for the extraordinary adventure of entrepreneurship. Preparation, purpose, and tenacity are in the hearts of our graduates. That’s why we’re thrilled The Princeton Review has recognized our MBAs as the #1 Most Competitive Students for the…

APRIL 12, 2024 As a business consultant with many years of experience, I’ve encountered operational challenges within companies a couple of times, in that the companies had nothing to work with, even the most of basic things were non-existent. In terms of operations, if a company is to grow, it is key to have at…