Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Small businesses play a large role in the world’s vibrant economies, as they employ many people and drive innovation and competitiveness. Then, you must develop and test a product concept that meets this urgent need. Consider franchising. Research reveals that 80% of McDonald’s locations are franchises.

Franchising 76

Franchising Strategy Brainstorming Licensing 76

Leading Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Having worked with more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, innovators, inventors, hobbyists and side hustlers, they often struggle with when it is appropriate to leap from the job environment into the entrepreneurship maze. Most people see this dichotomy and feel that they need to choose one dream over the other.

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Debt to Equity Ratio Chief Financial Officer Chief Executive Officer Entrepreneur 177

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 14, 2010

We don't think it matters much whether this was true or just spin-control; what matters is that Microsoft has now publicly embraced the hackers — and that's an instance of a broad and profound change in corporate innovation. For example, Texas Instruments' 1990 revenues from patents exceeded its manufacturing revenues.)

Franchising 15

Franchising Reference Innovation Licensing 15

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2012

In the 1980s, I was part of the team that sold Sesame Street around the world — either licensed and broadcast in English or in locally adapted indigenous-language co-productions. And while school enrollment is at an all-time high, UNICEF has reported that the educational system is "inadequately developed." "The

Globalization 8

Globalization Power Workshop Brand 8

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 18, 2015

They launched new product kits, created the blockbuster LEGO Digital Designer, and negotiated some very lucrative licensing arrangements such as Harry Potter and Star Wars. With 60% of annual sales coming from innovative new products, it is clear that LEGO has not been idle. They’ve never franchised. and going public?

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Apparel Brand Franchising Competitive Advantage 100

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Real Madrid is one of the most recognized soccer franchises in the world. With over 500 million dedicated fans, it also happens to be one of the most innovative franchises when it comes to fan engagement. Real Madrid: winning the hearts and minds of 500 million dedicated fans. ” Read More from Microsoft.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

The for-profit arm, Embrace Innovations, would raise money from venture capitalists — though our first screening criteria would be investors who were aligned with our social mission. It would license the technology by paying a royalty for every product sold. The Social Franchise Model Works in Times of Uncertainty.

NGO 8

NGO Venture Capitalist Entrepreneur Short-term 8