Entrepreneurship

Use "Entrepreneurship" in advanced search


Due Diligence for Acquiring a Company: Go Beyond the Balance Sheet

Financial statements are the start, not the truth. This guide lays out what to scrutinize on-site—how work actually flows, who really runs the place, what breaks most often, and whether cash flow Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: David Deeds

Buying a Business Means Inheriting Its Stakeholders

The former owner’s relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers can be a tough act to follow -- and affect value creation long after the deal closes. Entrepreneurship through acquisition Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Paul Sanchez and Ileana Maldonado

The Founder’s Pivot Playbook: Navigating Growth, Constraints, and Stakeholders

What a €70M mobile-gaming startup reveals about make-or-break decisions. Founders’ decisions play a huge role in whether startups scale up or fizzle out. These decisions become much more Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Colin Donaldson , Jorge Villagrasa and Eric Liguori

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Schulze Awards Winners!

These awards recognize exceptional thought leadership, clarity of perspective, and the ability to bridge research and practice. Each year, the Schulze Publication Awards celebrate the authors of the Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: David Townsend

What History's Greatest Inventions Can Teach Today's Innovators

‘Epic Disruptions’ author Scott Anthony, a Dartmouth Professor and acolyte of the late Clay Christensen, shares surprising facts about 11 world-changing breakthroughs. A Chinese philosophy book Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Catherine Buday

Increase Your Access to Capital and Support Networks

Starting or expanding a business? Raising money can be challenging, but these sources of financing and advice can help. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of Entrepreneurship: Square One and Beyond, Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Richard Eisenberg

How Business Owners Can Profit From the Power of AI

7 ways to use the game-changer to boost revenues, efficiency and enjoyment at work. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of Entrepreneurship: Square One and Beyond, a Next Avenue initiative made Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Richard Eisenberg

Bianca D'Alessio: Grow Your Business Without Selling Your Soul

The “Selling the Hamptons” star and author talks about finding your path, building mental fortitude through setbacks, and being intentional about how you grow. EDITOR’S NOTE: Bianca D’Alessio Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Bianca D'Alessio

Interviewee: Bianca D-Alessio

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 500000 views. Avoid Legal Minefields When Acquiring Another Company

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) can expose you to legal liability and/or being injured by others’ unlawful acts. Here are the traps to avoid. Imagine the deal has closed, you are several Read More...

Category: Practice Insight

Author: Dustin Slade

The 7 Gears of Leadership, And When to Use Each One

Leaders acquire tremendous human capacities as they rise to the top. Their challenge is to deploy the right strength for each difficult situation. Navigating the unique landscape of family businesses Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Andrew Keyt and Greg McCann