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Leadership Matters

N2Growth Blog

In the text that follows you’ll hear Sam’s views on leadership, the state of the market, and you’ll be introduced to his retirement ambitions and the future challenges for the boardroom, following his return to Perth, Australia. I have been extremely fortunate to have had a very varied career. On with the interview.

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Artisans Must Balance the Books

Harvard Business Review

He started very well, but as soon as his cash flow improved, financial burdens from family systems stifled his operations. As more people depended on him, he spent his working capital, and the business failed. Most African artisans do not bank because of the fees associated with operating current accounts.

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A Playbook for Making America More Entrepreneurial

Harvard Business Review

The Main Street business owner needs a different kind of capital from the high-tech entrepreneur. For each city or region the right mix of programs depends on what outcomes the leadership of that area is trying to achieve. A supplier might need a working capital loan to finance a big order.