Description: In this article the chair of the Entrepreneurial Actuaries Section describes what makes this section different from others and how that works to the section’s advantage. The author also shares his principles for guiding the section’s actions.

Description: This article is a discussion of social media tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, blogs, MySpace, Friendwise, Yahoo! 360, Orkut, and Classmates and how they relate to entrepreneurial practitioners and the way they do their jobs.

Description: This article looks at innovation, for entrepreneurs and actuarial specialists, as the combination of existing technology already available and a “distinctive and innovative business model of your own making.”

Description: The article discusses how to have important conversations with the people who make up your circle of influence, including those who work for you, peers and colleagues, clients, superiors, governing boards, and vendors and contractors. The author states that “your ability to use language well, to enter into conversations boldly and confidently, and to create strong relationships and demonstrate understanding across multiple groups and situations will absolutely determine your ability to create, sustain and maintain a profitable culture.”

Description: The author applies actuarial skills to solve a perceived problem with respect to objectively determining an annual champion in college football.

Description: Article presents five steps to consider when thinking of selling your practice.

Description: Article discusses the new enterprise risk management credential, the CERA.

Description: Article discussion information to included in an engagement letter and suggestions on how to negotiate them with clients.