Category: Applied and Practice

With home equity at record levels, many are discussing the benefits and dangers of using home equity as a source of small business capital. But nobody is talking about how state foreclosure and Read more

In tough operating environments, firms will need to closely monitor their financial and operating results to ensure financial survival. An ineffective or non-existent financial/accounting system in Read more

In recent years, the emergence and growth of startups in the space sector transformed activities that used to be the sole purview of government entities and large aerospace companies into Read more

Approximately 16% of patents change hands during their lifetime. A patent in the right hands can be a win-win for both the buying and selling firms, as well as for consumers who can benefit from the Read more

The challenges entrepreneurs face seem daunting. A global pandemic, rising inflation, and a spate of other problems have entrepreneurs reeling. To add to the mix of problems entrepreneurs face, Read more

The Hybrid Workplace is Here to Stay: 5 Ways to Make it Work

In late May, Tesla Chairman Elon Musk stunned the world by announcing that Tesla employees must return to the office full time or lose their jobs. Moreover, as the leaked Musk email pointed out, Read more

When I began considering the question of how a region can create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship, I was struck by the current buzz surrounding “diversity” and “coolness.” These Read more

Developing Competent Owners and Stewards for a Lasting Family Business

The ultimate goal of many enterprising families is growing a prospering organization stewarded by a committed group of united family owners. And while many succeed in developing a successful Read more

Apple has become the standard bearer for products that are both technologically complex and simple to use. The Apple TV remote has two buttons and a ring, whereas the typical cable remote has several Read more

In his book Lean Startup in Large Organizations , corporate innovation expert Jim Euchner offers a systematic approach to successfully implementing Lean Startup practices in established companies, Read more