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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
Part of our mission at EIX and FamilyBusiness.org is giving entrepreneurs access to new knowledge generated by top-notch academic research. As part of that mission, we have partnered with Academy of Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Daniel Forbes and Prithviraj Chattopadhyay
A study of chocolate makers shows that shared values, commitment, and a long-term outlook are good for both relationships and business. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Jennifer Woolley and Jo-Ellen Pozner
Chris Parsons of Knowledge Architecture talks about how to minimize the financial risk when you leave salaried work, and why you don't need to be a big risk-taker to be a successful business Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Catherine Buday
But there is more: To earn their loyalty and business, consumers also want to see high commitment to a broader range of stakeholders. Organizations send signals to their stakeholders to communicate Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Olivia Aronson , Sara Hanson and Matthew LaFont
Activities like selling in physical stores, regular trips to the bank, driving company cars, and talking openly about business growth can make business owners targets. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Paul Sanchez , Matthew Wood , Tim Michaelis and Jaime Suarez
Know your niche; don't charge less than your competitors; decide whether to grow or keep things simple; and avoid projects that could hurt your brand. Christy Kahana worked many years in Human Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Catherine Buday
“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
Peter Thomas is a serial entrepreneur who has founded and run eight tech startups, including a wildly successful venture called Averetek, which he sold five years ago. His latest venture is Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Catherine Buday
Many entrepreneurs struggle to get their products into customers' hands. Yet, their survival and profitability hinge on convincing customers to buy their products. Compared to large companies, Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Jay Mulki