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Five Benefits of Having Multiple Generations in a Family Business

Multigenerational businesses can benefit from broader perspectives, lower turnover, stronger work ethic, deep experience and close relationships. Article originally published at NextAvenue.org , Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Jessica Thiefels

Why Family Members Should Earn Their Place in the Family Business

Relatives should contribute because of their skills and performance, not their last name. Lower standards can create resentment and weaken the business. When a father, absent during the day, returns Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Robert Caldwell

Steve Blank on the Ethical Challenges Startup Founders Face

Steve Blank explains why startup ethics are tested under pressure, how founders shape company culture, and what universities should teach future entrepreneurs. As an entrepreneur, Steve Blank was Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Catherine Buday

How Venture Capitalists Help Startups Beyond Providing Money

VCs can improve startup outcomes by directing knowledge, experts and resources across their portfolios—not just by writing checks. By Emily Pahnke, Ji Youn (Rose) Kim, Michael Howard and Warren Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Emily Pahnke

Building a Stronger Support System for Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs benefit from mentorship, funding, strong networks and visible role models. Universities and business organizations can help provide all four. The number of successful women Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

How to Build Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Teams on a Commuter Campus

Farmingdale State College used an Innovation Challenge to help busy commuting students meet across disciplines, collaborate and develop business ideas. Entrepreneurship and innovation contribute to Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Author: Jing Betty Feng

What Traits Help Women Succeed as Entrepreneurs?

Susan Penta and Sandra Powers Murphy discuss resilience, tough decisions and why women may define entrepreneurial success more broadly than men. A 2016 University of Alabama Study concluded that Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

Why Family Businesses Lose Valuable Non-family Executives

A key executive quit after years of uncertainty about pay, ownership and succession. The case shows why family firms must communicate career paths before problems erupt. NOTE TO TEACHERS: The Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Authors: Kimberly Eddleston and Madison Mailey

Starting a Business After 50: Lessons From a Midlife Entrepreneur

Steven Mould traded job security for entrepreneurship near age 50. His experience offers useful lessons for anyone considering a business launch in midlife. Midlife is traditionally a time for Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: Kimberly Eddleston

The Biggest Barriers Minority Entrepreneurs Face and How to Overcome Them

Minority entrepreneurs often face greater obstacles in capital, networks, education and markets. Stronger support systems can help close those gaps. Entrepreneurs and their ventures have a huge Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Ozlem Ogutveren Gonul