Entrepreneurship

In many parts of the country smaller startup companies make outsized contributions to local economies. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Mallika Mitra

Carmen Del Guercio's second act was inspired by a personal desire to address food insecurity. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Carmen Cusido

LLC, Partnership, S-Corp…Your choice will impact your taxes, management, liability, and more. Here's a primer. People start business ventures for many reasons. They might want to be their own boss, Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Tanya Marcum

Frank Knight’s work, though written over a century ago, provides insights for navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship.  EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: David Townsend , Richard Hunt and Judy Rady

To attract investment, be realistic about the risks, but present a compelling vision that excites potential supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Mark Bolinger , Katrina Brownell and Jeffrey Covin

Like profit sharing, it aligns company objectives and employee interests, but with more frequent rewards and a focus on operational improvements rather than company profits. Aligning employee Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Phil Greenwood

John Eckhardt was a sought-after freelance tech consultant. To grow, he had to step back from what came naturally and hire and manage others.  Since John Eckhardt was nine years old, programming Read More...

Category: Interviews

Authors: Catherine Buday and John Eckhardt

“Entrepreneurial entropy” is the natural result of pursuing innovation and opportunities. It can be deadly for struggling ventures that bet the house. Like uncombed hair and unweeded gardens, Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Author: Mat Hughes

This new EIX series features people who left behind jobs with a guaranteed salary and made the leap to being business owners.  Many entrepreneurs don’t start out that way: they may spend years Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Catherine Buday

Family-friendly policies encouraged women to think about what they really wanted for their careers. Work/life balance was not a factor. In Sweden, a growing number of mothers are starting a new Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Magdalena Markowska , Helene Ahl and Lucia Naldi