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'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 ...


Study: Lack of capital not a 'death sentence' for start-ups

Other Sciences / Economics

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

A new study from North Carolina State University is turning the conventional wisdom about technology start-up companies on its head, showing that ventures with moderate levels of undercapitalization can still be successful ...





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Taking care of business shouldn't be just for men

Other Sciences / Other

created May 22, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Studies reveal that in the dog-eat-dog, look-out-for-No. 1, highly competitive business world, only the aggressive, risk-taking alpha male can expect to succeed as an entrepreneur. That statement may sound sexist, but it ...


Entrepreneurial Strategies Have Different Implications for Different Actions

Other Sciences / Other

created Apr 03, 2008 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

A new study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal illustrates the important implications that both Discovery Theory and Creation Theory have on the effectiveness of a variety of entrepreneurial actions within ...


Aquaculture concept leaves judges 'goggle eyed'

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 29, 2008 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Ronald Hoenig and Aaron Welch, both graduate students at the University of Miami (UM) Rosenstiel School of Marine UM Rosenstiel School students take home top prize in B-School's 6th Rothschild Entrepreneurship Competitionand ...


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 ...


Illuminating 'The Fredo Effect'

Illuminating 'The Fredo Effect'

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 15, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Kimberly Eddleston wants to know how the “family” in family-run businesses either serves to constrict or promote a firm’s success.


Purdue holds science business competition

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created Apr 10, 2006 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Purdue University is seeking entrants for a life sciences business plan competition describing the best path to market for products and technologies.


Motivation of small business managers affects firm growth

Other Sciences / Other

created Jun 05, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Economic theory often assumes that firm growth is automatic, given the existence of growth opportunities in the marketplace. However, a new study published in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice reveals that the motivation ...


Entrepreneurial activity affected by degree of states' economic freedom

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 15, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A new study in the journal Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice examines how entrepreneurial activity and level of employment in U.S. service industries respond to changes in the degree of economic freedom among states. Resear ...


Building a Better Battery

Building a Better Battery

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Amid corporate restructuring plans, car czars and a waning economy, the struggling automotive industry is tasked with providing more efficient and economical options for car buyers. While foreign markets have ...


Study: Individual Personal Ties Strengthen Teams’ Overall Creativity

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 05, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- With more employees working in teams, it’s critical for companies to find ways to enable these teams be more creative in their work.



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