When companies are just starting, they need additional support from their board of directors. Astute entrepreneurs understand the advantages of building rapport with board members early on.
Energy in Startups
Startups need every advantage they can get. Adding high-energy, positive people to the team creates a healthy and productive organization.
Most New Initiatives Fail
Failures do not mean the demise of an organization. In fact, they are a key component of business success.
Communicating with Shareholders
In the beginning, your shareholders specifically choose your organization because they buy into your vision. To make them feel a part of the process, it is essential to develop a communication strategy.
Things Are Always Broken
It may be surprising to know, but all organizations, from startups to mature ones, have problems that require fixing. The solution lies in identifying the broken issues and determining the prioritization of which to address.
Biggest Strengths Are Often the Source of the Greatest Weaknesses
We know that too much of a good thing can be dangerous, but did you realize that the same adage applies to our biggest strengths?
Identifying and Managing Corporate Risk
Since risks cannot be driven to zero, companies must determine the amount of money they are willing to spend and how much risk they want to accept. Discover some of the ways to track risk so that you make an informed decision.
Tom Albright: A Remarkable Entrepreneur
Sometimes, we meet incredible people who make a lasting impact on our lives. Tom Albright was an entrepreneur whose stories impacted my students and me profoundly.
The Pie Model for Sharing Equity
A simple pie model can be used to describe the trade-offs of protecting ownership share versus growing the program.