Earlier this year, Google removed its famous “don’t be evil” motto from the preface to its code of conduct. That’s too bad, because the phrase captures the ever-present temptation that confronts every entrepreneur. The temptation comes built in to the fundamental principle of…
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What does a company valued at nearly $1 trillion have to teach first-time entrepreneurs about where to locate their businesses? As it turns out, plenty. Amazon’s decision to split its second headquarters between the Long Island City in New York…
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When two parties communicate, they are engaging in the most fundamental of relationships. In a company, the ideal relationships are productive—people accurately exchanging information, ideas and emotions that advance the vision and interests of the enterprise. Not surprisingly, communication shows…
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On the Profit First podcast with Mike Michalowicz I discuss tips for setting your business up for long-term success, and uncover how to truly become a profitable entrepreneur. Listen to the episode now! More
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Could the best college football team beat the worst team in the NFL? It’s a perennial question heard in sports bars everywhere. The smart money not only says no, but that the game would be no contest. The same holds true…
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Every entrepreneur faces a unique set of hurdles, depending on whether they want to sell sausages, software, services, smartphone apps, or whatever. But regardless of the type of enterprise, the underlying leadership skills required for success are the same. No one…
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Over half of the working population will try their hand at being an entrepreneur during their working career – but how can you know whether being an entrepreneur is right for you? In this interview on the Critical Mass Radio…
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When I first began to teach entrepreneurship at Princeton, I made it a point to help students and any aspiring entrepreneurs who came to me for advice find at least three ideas for creating profitable businesses. It’s not hard—opportunities are…
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In this interview, I explore my founding of iSuppli, a market research firm that sold in 2010 for $100M to IHS, and discuss how it has become a staple for publications like The New York Times and The Wall Street…
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Here’s an astounding fact: Over half the working population will try their hand at being an entrepreneur during their working career. We all dream to some extent about achieving some combination of the fortune, fame, and control over our lives…
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