Tag: Entrepreneurship

Beliefs about success, responsibility, and value creation are not formed in isolation—they are echoes of the time and place in which business owners grew up. Entrepreneurs don’t just wake up one Read more

Knowledge, reputation, and personal ties can also be leveraged and weaponized, setting the stage for clashes and disruption. Power, the capacity to influence outcomes positively or negatively, is Read more

In many parts of the country smaller startup companies make outsized contributions to local economies. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made Read more

Carmen Del Guercio's second act was inspired by a personal desire to address food insecurity. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article is part of The Great Unretirement, a Next Avenue initiative made possible by Read more

LLC, Partnership, S-Corp…Your choice will impact your taxes, management, liability, and more. Here's a primer. People start business ventures for many reasons. They might want to be their own boss, Read more

Frank Knight’s work, though written over a century ago, provides insights for navigating the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Read more

To attract investment, be realistic about the risks, but present a compelling vision that excites potential supporters. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with Strategic Read more

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

John Eckhardt was a sought-after freelance tech consultant. To grow, he had to step back from what came naturally and hire and manage others. Since John Eckhardt was nine years old, programming has Read more

“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