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New Partnership Will Share Research-Based Insights from Academy of Management Discoveries

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

Craft Ventures Founded by Couples Enjoy Greater Longevity

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

Top 10 Articles From 2024 Focused on Early-Stage Challenges

EIX attracted more than 12.5 million page views last year, and many of our visitors yearned for information about testing and launching a venture, judging from the articles published last year that Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: David Townsend and Daniel Forbes

Making the Leap: From Architecture Firms to Knowledge Management Software Founder

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

How Business Owners Survive in Crime-Prone Regions

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

Finding a Lucrative Post-Retirement Job

Jackie Lange founded her company, Panama Relocation Tours, after moving to Panama in 2010. Popular wisdom suggests that successful entrepreneurs and business leaders get their start early in life. Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Lin Grensing-Pophal

How Local Organizations Can Optimize Assistance for Business Owners

The Business Age and Growth Segmentation (BAGS) framework can help urban business support organizations envision interconnected programs and ecosystems for entrepreneurs. Around the world, many Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: Maija Renko and Clark McCain

Making the Leap: From Corporate HR to Training & Development Company Founder

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

ChatGPT Took My Tech Entrepreneurship Exam. Here's What Happened.

The test measures students’ knowledge of both established principles and managerial “soft” skills. Check out the results -- and test your answers against ChatGPT on seven questions. We all want Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Author: Shyam Kumar

Why Do People Unretire?

Some are bored and some are broke; one was just tired of needlessly long lines at the drug store. Others started new careers as rabbis, doulas, and resort owners. Gerry Galewski of Milwaukee retired Read More...

Category: Features

Author: Deborah Lynn Blumberg