Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

In contrast, the capitalization of NOW, the former commerce unit of National Oilwell Varco, has been much less affected by the recent oil price collapse, which reflects the investor community’s confidence in the spin-off’s ability to prosper on its own. Does the business have a complete, balanced, and cohesive management team?

Chemicals 8

Chemicals How To Kahneman Reputation 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2013

A husband-wife team in Fort Lauderdale, Florida has built an e-commerce business selling cable organizers and closed 2011 at $16 million. No venture capital. In the case of Cableorganizer, banks would be delighted to finance their inventory and working capital to help accelerate growth. Read their story.

Incubator 8

Incubator Finance Entrepreneur Case Study 8

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 9, 2013

Their fast-growing companies work in almost every industry, from online retail to manufacturing to professional services, and together they have created more than 200,000 jobs and generated revenues of more than $5B in 2011. In Chu's experience, motivations are also critically important. "We Or keep margins healthy? What We Learned.

Entrepreneur 10

Entrepreneur Business Model Long-term Goal 10

Rajesh Setty

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

Once the $1 million revenue milestone is crossed, entrepreneurs find it easier to find additional customers, manage working capital, and access funding, whether it is credit or equity. In my roundtables, the vast majority of entrepreneurs I work with are in this rather vulnerable pre $1 million revenue stage. Numerous lessons.

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