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…

DECEMBER 2, 2014   Think of it as a dance. You want to be the person moving with graceful, knowing ease . . . and this “dance” you’ll be taking part in is all about how efficiently you make money.   There are a lot of things that can make or break your business. Working…

DECEMBER 19, 2014   Entrepreneurship isn’t always the easiest path for the introverted among us. And most business schools don’t offer an MBA for entrepreneurs who are introverted. Some people are just born a little bit shyer and a little less comfortable in social situations. That, however, does not imply that introverted people can’t be…

MARCH 22, 2024   If you ask any alumni about Acton MBA, you will always get the same answer: it is not a traditional MBA. Designed for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, Acton is meant to put the students in a pressure cooker that transforms their life personally and professionally. Founded in 2002 by Jeff Sandefer, along…