Equity Investment by Startup Board Members Can Attract New Capital
A frequent question from potential investors is, “How much of your own money have you invested?” A question that kills many an entrepreneur who does not understand how to answer it.
Implementing Intrapreneurship:
A myriad of positive organizational effects, including strategic renewal, business revitalization, and new venture creation, have been attributed to intrapreneurship. If appropriately implemented, it is possible for intrepreneurship to help organizations gain a sustainable competitive advantage.
The Four Levels of Innovation
Is innovation just a convenient buzzword? Or, is it a paradigm-changing force that allows companies to compete on the global stage? The true answer might be a little bit of both.
Carl Schramm Talks Expeditionary Economics
Carl Schramm, President and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation, discusses his concept of expeditionary economics in this video interview.
10 Lessons for Entrepreneurs
This article culls the top 10 lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, based on the author’s research and hands-on experience starting two companies.
Editorial: Writing a Business Plan to Attract Investors
What does it take to write a good business plan? What should entrepreneurs avoid? Should business plans be put on hold until the economy picks up?
Owner-Occupied Commercial Real Estate for the Entrepreneur
An overview of owner-occupied, single-tenant commercial real estate, and practical advice on how to enter this potentially lucrative investment.
Creating Wealth in Low Income Communities
Ms. Hogan-Rowles discusses her work with the Community Financial Resource Center and providing economic tools to underserved communities.
Empowering Employees to Success
2003 “Entrepreneur of the Year” Steve Bilt answers questions about being a young CEO, the dental industry, and forming strategic alliances.
Venture Capital Audio Interview
Luis Villalobos, an angel investor, a former entrepreneur, and founder of the Tech Coast Angels, answers questions about how to attract an angel investor.
Women Entrepreneurship
An investigation of how the Japanese economic system, which is beginning to show signs of revitalization, is changing to favor the emergence of female entrepreneurship.
Conversation with Evoke Software’s Lacy Edwards
Professor Chuck Morrissey interviews successful software entrepreneur Lacy Edwards about entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Build Value in a Small Business
Small business owners can become “superior venture thinkers” by redirecting the focus of business finance to maximizing shareholder wealth.
Remembering George L. Graziadio
George L. Graziadio, for whom the Graziadio School of Business and Management is named, passed away on June 6, 2002, after a battle with cancer.
Conversation with Trader Joe’s John Shields
Retired CEO of Trader Joe’s grew the store from $132 million to $2 billion in sales. He was voted the Master Entrepreneur of the Los Angeles Area in 1993.
Conversation with Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company’s Wayne “Buz” Knyal
“Buz” Knyal, President and CEO of Franchise Mortgage Acceptance Company, discusses entrepreneurship, leadership, ethics, and education.
Conversation with Global Pacific Information Services’ Jeffrey Rigsby
Rigsby, President and CEO of Global Pacific Information Services, Inc., discusses breaking out of banking to start his own business.
Conversation with Imperial Bank’s George L. Graziadio
GBR Editors discuss the importance of lifelong learning with George L. Graziadio, Chairman and Co-Founder of Imperial Bank and namesake of Pepperdine’s business school.