Immigrants bring America new perspectives and experiences. Sometimes they see business opportunities that other entrepreneurs miss.

Entrepreneurs from other countries share why this American technology center is so welcoming.

On Wednesday, June 11, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, David D. Pearce kicked off the final meeting of the massive open online course (MOOC) "Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies," at the Stoa of Attalos.

U.S. investments in the World Bank and the multilateral development banks support small businesses around the world, helping to boost global economic growth.

by Caron De Mars

I recently talked to a journalist about the State Department's entrepreneurial delegation to Athens, and she asked, "Why Greece?"

Entrepreneurs play a critical role in expanding the economy and creating jobs. President Obama is committed to increasing the prevalence and success of entrepreneurs across the country, including through the White House Startup America initiative, an "all-hands-on-deck" effort to expand access to capital, accelerate innovation, and promote private sector efforts to strengthen the Nation's startup communities.

After all the hard work of writing a business plan, securing funding, hiring employees and purchasing inventory, you are finally open for business. Now what? The following steps will put you on a path toward success.

Social media offer businesses a variety of tools to inform existing customers and connect with new ones. Business owners can use social media to cultivate customer loyalty, raise awareness about products and services, and reach new customers and markets — all from the comfort of a home or office.

Do you need a business loan? Can you convince strangers in the social media world that your construction plan is a wise investment? Through crowdfunding, you can take your ideas to a global audience and harness their collective support to help you meet your goals.