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Why the L3C Label May Not Help Socially Responsible Companies Sell More

A study of more than 300 consumers found that knowing a company was an L3C did not make people more likely to buy its products. In the alphabet soup of corporate structuring, being an “L3C” says Read More...

Category: Theory and Research

Authors: Eden Blair , Tanya Marcum and Veronika Koubova

This badge is awarded for articles reaching 500000 views. Should I Participate in a Business Accelerator?

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...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Jon Eckhardt

How Entrepreneurs Can Manage Conflict in a Startup Team

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...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Daniel Forbes

A Lemonade Stand Project That Teaches Students How to Start a Business

Students launch real ventures, earn revenue and learn from peers in this experiential entrepreneurship course built around a simple constraint: the spirit of a lemonade stand. The very first course Read More...

Category: Education and Teaching

Authors: Jay Ebben and Alec Johnson

How Entrepreneurs Can Choose the Right Business Model for Their Startup

Not every startup should use the same approach. Learn when to use a business plan, MVP, customer discovery or rapid market testing based on the risks you face. By William Schulze, Robert Wuebker, and Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Bill Schulze

When Occupational Licensing Hurts Entrepreneurs and Competition

Some licensing laws protect consumers. Others mainly protect existing businesses. Here is how entrepreneurs can challenge rules that unfairly limit competition. Regulations can destroy even the best Read More...

Category: Commentary

Authors: John Kramer and Nick Sibilla

How Entrepreneurs Can Calculate the Value of Stolen Trade Secrets

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...

Category: Applied and Practice

Authors: James Hoffman , Bradley Ewing and Mark A. Thompson

Intuition vs. Analysis: Which Thinking Style Helps Entrepreneurs Create More Jobs?

A five-year study of business owners found that neither gut instinct nor careful analysis alone drives job growth. Entrepreneurs perform best when they balance both thinking styles. Much has been Read More...

Category: Theory and Research

Authors: Keith Brigham , Ron Mitchell and Jeff Stambaugh

Makers, Hackers and Crowdfunding Are Transforming Entrepreneurship

New tools, shared maker spaces and crowdfunding platforms are making it easier for entrepreneurs to develop products, test ideas, raise money and bring innovations to market. Not too long ago, Read More...

Category: Commentary

Author: Howard E. Aldrich

From Governor to University President: Garrey Carruthers on Building an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem

The former governor shares lessons from a career spanning politics, business and academia—and explains why entrepreneurship became an important part of New Mexico State University’s mission. Read More...

Category: Interviews

Author: James C Wetherbe