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How Startups Can Outsource Without Losing Control of Their Business By John Friar, Kimberly Eddleston, Tucker Marion and David Deeds on Wed Jul 15 2015 Outsourcing can give startups valuable capabilities, but close partnerships can become dangerous when trust replaces clear expectations and accountability. Outsourcing is growing trend for startups. Read more
Venture Capital 101: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know Before Seeking Funding By Eapen Chacko on Fri May 08 2015 Venture capital funds only a small share of startups. Learn how VC firms work, what investors want and what founders should expect if they get funded. The financial market can be daunting for new Read more
What the Geek Squad Story Teaches About Corporate Innovation By Sean Skelley on Fri Mar 06 2015 Geek Squad grew from a small Best Buy experiment into a major business. Its story shows how internal innovators can survive resistance and protect what makes an idea different. In the late 1990’s Read more
Should I Participate in a Business Accelerator? By Jon Eckhardt on Mon Feb 09 2015 Business accelerators are a relatively new source of potential support for startup companies. These organizations provide financing and services to entrepreneurs who are forming or are operating Read more
Why Entrepreneurial Values Matter in Family Business Succession By Ritch Sorenson on Mon Jan 12 2015 Family firms can lose their entrepreneurial edge as ownership passes to new generations. Clear values and strong governance can help preserve it. Family firms enjoy a competitive advantage when they Read more
How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Conflict in a Startup Team By Daniel Forbes on Fri Jan 02 2015 Startup conflicts can damage trust, execution and performance. Entrepreneurs can manage them better by distinguishing task conflict from relationship conflict. Conflicts arise in any human Read more
How Large Companies Can Innovate Faster Than Startups By Chunka Mui on Tue Nov 25 2014 Startups are not inherently better at innovation. Large companies can win by combining scale with agility and following a think big, start small, learn fast approach. The chief innovation officer of Read more
Five Traits Entrepreneurs and Startup Employees Need to Thrive in Constant Change By Nicholas Vitalari, Keri Pearlson and John P. Vasellina on Mon Nov 10 2014 Entrepreneurs and employees in fast-changing companies need more than technical expertise. The “Elastic Edge” framework identifies five behaviors to help them adapt and create value amid Read more
How Entrepreneurs Can Calculate the Value of Stolen Trade Secrets By James Hoffman, Bradley Ewing and Mark A. Thompson on Mon Sep 08 2014 Trade secrets can be among a startup’s most valuable assets. This article explains how entrepreneurs can estimate the financial damage when proprietary information is stolen or misappropriated. Read more
How to Build a High-Performance Startup Team By Brian Janz on Wed Jun 04 2014 A strong business idea is not enough. Research identifies five team behaviors that help founders collaborate, solve problems and bring products to market more effectively. Only a small fraction of Read more