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A strong business plan is most important when investing in start-ups

Other Sciences / Economics

created Apr 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

When making investments, investors look for start-ups that have a strong business plan and a strong management team. A new study in The Journal of Finance reveals that while strong management is important, ultimately a stro ...





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Entrepreneurs value 'ideas' over weatlh, study finds

Entrepreneurs value 'ideas' over weatlh, study finds

Other Sciences / Other

created May 16, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 2

A study at the University of Liverpool has revealed that entrepreneurs are driven to start companies by their passion for ideas rather than the pursuit of wealth.


'How-to' guide shows entrepreneurs how to protect their big ideas

Other Sciences / Economics

created Sep 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Successful entrepreneurs turn big ideas into successful business opportunities, but how should they protect those ideas? A new paper from North Carolina State University offers a "how-to" guide on intellectual ...


Superior entrepreneurial performance is not driven by technical knowledge

Other Sciences / Economics

created May 06, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Entrepreneurs in high-technology industries often have significant prior industry experience. A new study in Strategic Management Journal reveals that this experience is critical to their success. Surprisingly, however, it is ...


Mindjet lauched a new online communication platform

Mindjet boosts online collaboration with Catalyst

Technology / Business

created Oct 08, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

US technology firm Mindjet has unleashed a Catalyst technology platform that "attacks a major problem" in business by helping turn online brainstorming sessions into real-world results.


Singapore seeks ideas for broadband net

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created Mar 24, 2006 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Singapore's government is accepting ideas for a wireless broadband network that would cover the entire nation.


Engaged employees deliver improved business performance

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Research indicates that in the UK and US as many as 70% of employees may not be engaged at work. Therefore, it is not surprising that employee engagement has become something of a hot topic amongst business ...


Finding good ideas: How to improve product development

Other Sciences / Economics

created Aug 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The development of new products and services is key to business success, but a new study from North Carolina State University shows that businesses could do a much better job of evaluating new ideas in order to identify products ...


Study shows how college major and religious faith affect each other

Study shows how college major and religious faith affect each other

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (9) | comments 13

(PhysOrg.com) -- College students who major in the social sciences and humanities are likely to become less religious, while those majoring in education are likely to become more religious.


Solar energy technology licensed

Technology / Energy

created Jan 16, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Making solar energy cheaper and more efficient is the aim of a new licensing deal between the University of California, Davis, and Q1 NanoSystems. The university and the company, based in West Sacramento, Calif., have agreed ...


Scientists urged to make a stand on climate change

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 24, 2008 | popularity 2.4 / 5 (18) | comments 10

Scientists must work harder at making the public aware of the stark difference between good science and "denialist spin".



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