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Growth is often good for a business. An expanding company will usually be increasing sales and strengthening its position in the market. However, growth isn’t a strictly defined concept. In this article, we’ll explore what business growth is as well as why it is important for small businesses. What is business growth? A growing business […]
What is a growth mindset? You may have heard about a “growth mindset” in discussions of popular psychology and social trends. From TED talks to books, quizzes and seminars, there is an increasing amount of discussion about this idea. But you may be wondering, what exactly is a growth mindset? And can it actually help […]
Research has shown that when students have a growth mindset, they are more likely to challenge themselves, believe that they can achieve more, and become stronger, more resilient and creative problem solvers. Educators can have an enormous impact on the mindset of their students. What is a growth mindset? Growth mindset, simply stated, is a […]
“I always had a burning desire to build a business that had a mission and actually did good. From a very early age, I was lucky enough to have some mentors who came into my life and I realized the value of being mentored.” Mentoring has long been part of everyday business life, from both […]
Recent surges in startups and other forms of business creation are key signs of the economy’s strong recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic recession. Before the pandemic, economists and policymakers worried that a series of metrics such as a falling share of businesses that are less than 1 year old demonstrated a slowdown in new business […]
In these difficult times, we’ve made a number of our coronavirus articles free for all readers. To get all of HBR’s content delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Daily Alert newsletter. The idea of “crisis management” requires no explanation right now. Something unexpected and significant happens, and our first instincts are to […]
Scholars are deeply gratified when their ideas catch on. And they are even more gratified when their ideas make a difference — improving motivation, innovation, or productivity, for example. But popularity has a price: People sometimes distort ideas and therefore fail to reap their benefits. This has started to happen with my research on “growth” […]
New event to feature entrepreneurship pitch competition and academic research conference with cash awards totaling $4,000 FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Delaplaine School of Business at Hood College is thrilled to announce the Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition and Conference (EPCC@Hood) on Friday, April 18, 2025. The one-day event is designed to showcase entrepreneurial mindset […]
Many owners face hurdles that prevent from getting the funding they need to grow their business. Here’s how to beat them and get the funding you want in the new year. It’s the fourth quarter of the year, and many business owners are working on their business growth plan for 2025. This includes growing revenue […]
We have all heard stories about once-small companies that grow explosively and struggle to manage their new size and complexity. While growth is an overall positive thing, there is such a thing as growing too quickly, both internally for a company’s culture and processes, as well as externally in how it relates to customers and […]