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Generational Experiences Shape Your Business Priorities

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation are not formed in isolation—they are echoes of the time and place in which business owners grew up. Entrepreneurs don’t just wake up one Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Ileana Maldonado , Paul Sanchez and Annaleena Parhankangas

Cash Is Not Always King in Founder/Investor Relationships

Knowledge, reputation, and personal ties can also be leveraged and weaponized, setting the stage for clashes and disruption. Power, the capacity to influence outcomes positively or negatively, is Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Theodore L. Waldron , Jeffery S. McMullen , G. Tyge Payne , Oleg Petrenko and James C Wetherbe

Mature Entrepreneurs Support Small Towns

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

From Finance to Food Justice

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

Which Legal Entity is Right For Your Business?

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

Timeless Wisdom for Turbulent Times

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 with Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: David Townsend , Richard Hunt and Judy Rady

Keeping it Real: How Entrepreneurs Effectively Disclose Risk

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

'Gainsharing' Motivates Employees to Grow Profits

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

Making the Leap: From Tech Freelancer to Employer

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 has Read More...

Category: Interviews

Authors: Catherine Buday and John Eckhardt

Can Physics Help Us Understand Why Ventures Fail?

“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