Tag: Entrepreneurship

Traits like Machiavellianism and psychopathy can influence a person to start a venture, above and beyond more benign factors like being extroverted or agreeable. Which personality traits make people Read more

The Wetherbe Thought Leadership Awards recognize EIX and FamilyBusiness.org authors whose articles have had extraordinary impact over the past decade. EIX and FamilyBusiness.org are expected to Read more

Learning to Let Go of a Startup

Handing off a family business to the next generation can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made Read more

Congratulations! You’ve sold your business. Now prepare to be depressed. Most founders see selling their business as a gateway to new wealth and a dream come true. But many underestimate how Read more

Platform-based services provide easy access to everything new businesses need to thrive -- from technical guidance to supply chain management to financial backing. In recent years, the global Read more

Along with funding worthy organizations and missions through his foundation, Dick Schulze also works behind the scenes to help individuals during a life-threatening health crisis. Founders who build Read more

Lifeguarding provides early lessons in decision-making under pressure, leadership, risk assessment, adaptability, and crisis management. This paper presents the results of a pilot study that explores Read more

Legal interpretations, taxes, regulations, judicial rulings, trade agreements, and the like change daily. How to keep your business and stakeholders on an even keel. Over the years, many successful Read more

Businesses in trouble can reap benefits by displaying humility – but the rules differ for family and non-family firms. Across the United States, both family-run and nonfamily-run businesses have Read more

Inspirational stories of people who started businesses they love after their first careers ended. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible Read more