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Business exits were the theme for a round table discussion at latest Thought Leadership lunch at the Old Bicycle Shop in Cambridge yesterday (fantastic food and service by the way), hosted by Richard Pearce. The topic of how, why and when to plan a business exit is not often discussed in open fora or networking groups so it was refreshing for Simon K. to be able to lead discussions around the ‘why’ elements with most of his fellow attendees – all business leaders and indeed thought leaders. The greater the awareness of motivations around business exits, the better from our perspective. Successful entrepreneurs will plan every element of their businesses EXCEPT their reasons for exits, which are typically driven by external shocks. #businessexits #exitmotivations #thoughtleadership Charles O'Riordan, Graham Lawes, Philip Woolner, Benn Morris, Justin Nevison-Grainger, Vicky Matthews, James Stephen Steven Footer, Jennifer Mullucks, Morris Peacock, Kristie H., Ensors Chartered Accountants, Adam Driver, Ormiston Families, Barclays Wealth Management, Louise Pick, Greig Townsend, Paul Shaw

?? HBCU Graduates: 50% More Likely to Start a Business ?? Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are remarkable incubators of entrepreneurship. HBCU graduates are 50% more likely to start a business compared to their peers, thanks to the unique combination of supportive communities, strong networks, and a focus on leadership and innovation that these institutions provide. HBCUs instill a sense of confidence, resilience, and drive in their graduates, preparing them to take on the challenges of entrepreneurship and succeed in the business world. This entrepreneurial spirit is not only transforming lives but also making a lasting impact on communities and the economy. Join us in recognizing the powerful role HBCUs play in shaping the next generation of business leaders! ?? #HBCUExcellence #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #ElaraInstitute #HBCUImpact

?? Did You Know? ?? ?? Over 50% of Americans are either entrepreneurs or work for small businesses. ?? Small enterprises are responsible for generating approximately two-thirds of new jobs in the U.S. annually. This week marks National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the critical role small businesses play in driving our economy forward. As someone who wears many hats—mother, wife, community advocate, and small business owner—I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all our clients. Your continued support over the past years has been integral to not just our growth but in achieving the results you deserve. Attending the recent Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce annual event and reconnecting with great leaders in the community like Kari Puleo Cassandra Sheets, LMSW Carrie LoGalbo - Klepadlo Heather Evans Joanne Thompson Kyle Tuttle Sam Russo John H. Hobika, Jr., CFEI ? Melissa Gaffney Edward Barone reinforced the power of community and leadership. It was inspiring to see so many leaders open to exploring new opportunities and expanding horizons for their teams and community partners alike. Thomas Edison once said, "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." This quote resonates deeply with me, as it highlights the essence of embracing challenges and the hard work required to seize opportunities. I'm curious, how do you approach opportunities that come your way? Speaking of opportunities, we have a great one coming up, stay tuned for more details tomorrow! #NationalSmallBusinessWeek #SuccessInSmallBusiness #wbe #growthmindset #leadershipdevelopment

Another ranking another success. #theEsadeMBA #1 in #entrepreneurship (which is at the core of our DNA) and #9 overall (EU) in the latest Bloomberg #mba ranking. #esade #DoGoodDoBetter

2 weeks ago, I had the privilege of doing?a lunch and learn with Black MBA students at Washington University in St. Louis, sharing about my journey to full-time entrepreneurship. As I continue to meet students interested in startups, it's becoming easier to group their?questions or concerns. Here are a few pieces of advice I find myself repeating in different ways: ?????? Get used to failing (in the micro) and hearing no ?????? This is especially tough for high-achieving students. School rewards minimizing failure (to get a high score on any test you have to avoid making mistakes). Well, entrepreneurship flips the system on its head. Most potential customers, investors, partners, etc. will tell you no. That could be considered "failure," but all you need are the people who deeply believe?in you and your work to say yes. ?????? You'll never have complete information—act anyway ?????? Frequently, I'm asked how did you know to pick this price? Or how did you know to put that button there? Often students are looking for a scientific answer, and often I don't have one. Entrepreneurship forces you to take your best guess. When you see how others respond to your initial decision, then you can adjust accordingly with real world data. It's part art and part science. In my opinion, academically-driven people are more susceptible to "analysis paralysis." ?????? Get someone to pay you ?????? It's easy to live in the land of theory. It's a bit harder but still reasonable to start opening up about your ideas to get feedback. If you're interested in business—at some point—someone has to pay you. That's hard, but given the context of your business idea, how do you minimize the time to payment? The exchange of ?????? is the ultimate sign of traction. You need to get traction and build momentum. That's what'll inspire your team, your early adopters, your supporters, and anyone else you want to convince?that success is inevitable. A special thank you to Olin Black MBA Association leadership for the invitation and allowing me to take part in your Black History Month programming series! You're a great, insightful group of future business leaders, and I look forward to watching your journeys unfold. #mba #stlouis #startups #entrepreneurship

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As an entrepreneur and investor, I'm passionate about identifying and maximising value in business. "9 Constituents of Value," provide a comprehensive framework for those looking to elevate and scale their ventures. Recently, I had the pleasure of sharing these insights during a talk at the London Business School. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Innovation #ValueCreation

ARTICLE PUBLISHED ???????????? We are honoured to have our paper published in the Journal of Management & Organization (B-rated journal). Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/g6p2dihe Co-authors Prof Elmarie Venter and Prof Shelley Farrington In this article, we aim to provide insights into the values entrenchment strategies that indigenous Black founders and next-generation (NextGen) leaders use in their efforts to entrench values into their family businesses. The study uses a qualitative methodology and an inductive approach, and draws on seven indigenous African family business cases operating in various industries within the services sector. Our findings show that founders and NextGen leaders use explicit and implicit carriers as they strive to entrench values in their family businesses. It was established that these leaders are influential institutional constituents who contribute to entrenching values into the family business and, by doing so, shape institutional knowledge. Our study contributes to family business literature by extending the founder centrality to include that of the NextGen leaders in values entrenchment, explaining how these leaders articulate their personal and family values and how they seek to translate them into family business values. Special thanks to the Family Business Unit team members for working together on this project and also to Nelson Mandela University for providing funding for us to publish this work open access. #FamilyBusinesses #FamilyEntrepreneurship #Entrepreneurship

Of the 2023 Fortune 100 CEOs, only 11.8% attended an Ivy as undergrads, and only 9.8% hold an Ivy League MBA Of the 500 CEOs on the list, seven or eight had no undergraduate degree, more than the combined degrees from any other college in the pool, according to Kang, who is now a professor of international relations and business at the University of Southern California. He presented the results to his Dartmouth graduate students, who tried to explain away the Ivy League’s lack of dominance, he said. But the numbers told all: A fancy degree isn’t required for business success, and top-tier corporate executives usually don’t have elite educations. https://lnkd.in/dkaz4e59 Business Knowledge is exclusively from the Entrepreneurial Mafia @UNAA Causes Entrepreneurial CSR 2024 October 24th - 28th Fontainebleau Oceanfront Resort Miami Beach We will be right back on why we shared these stats, because someone felt it was important to do the research and our take is on the way ??????