Business Structures

[ad_1] From Patricia Arquette’s stirring call for equal pay during her acceptance speech at the Oscars, to the growing #better4women initiative, the discussion on equality for women in the workforce has once again leapt into the limelight. And it’s about time. Related: The Guide to Developing Young Women in Business Globally …

[ad_1] Say goodbye to Google. Say hello to Alphabet. Google Inc. says it is creating a new operating structure under a newly formed umbrella company it is calling Alphabet Inc. Co-founder and current CEO Larry Page will lead the new company, while Sergey Brin, the other co-founder, will serve as president. Google …

[ad_1] Amid questions about its technology, blood testing startup Theranos said on Wednesday that it has restructured its board, shrinking it from 12 to just five members, according to the New York Times. Founded in 2003 by Elizabeth Holmes, Theranos is now valued at more than $9 billion (soon possibly more) based …

[ad_1] Say what you will about opposites attracting — the fact is that for the most part, we feel drawn towards those who are most like us. This is especially the case in upper levels of management. A quick look at leaders within companies will reveal that there tends to be a …

[ad_1] The following excerpt is from Mark Siebert’s book Franchise Your Business. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes Mark Siebert delivers the ultimate how-to guide to employing one of the greatest growth strategies ever — franchising. Siebert shares decades of experience, insights, and practical advice to help grow your business exponentially through …

[ad_1] When I was 10 years old, all of my friends wanted to play for the New York Yankees. Not me. I wanted to be a Hells Angel. At the age of 19, I found myself involved in one of the most notorious outlaw motorcycles gangs in New York City. In …

[ad_1] Once you reach a certain level of business success, people will inevitably reach out and ask for favors. Some will ask if they can ‘pick your brain’ over coffee or lunch. Others might ask you to speak at an event. You may even be approached by someone who wants …

[ad_1] If you own or lead a professional services company, you understand the unique challenges you face in not offering a tangible product. Even if your business is thriving, you still only have so much time to exchange for money. Try as you might to maximize price or delivery and …

[ad_1] Most entrepreneurs I know are driven, curious and never content with the status quo. These traits are probably why so many of them dabble in multiple ventures. A restaurateur may open a wine shop; a personal trainer may launch a line of fitness apparel. There’s always a new opportunity …

[ad_1] In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses the 10 different roles, strengths and departments within a company.  “The bigger the vision you have, the more important it is for you [to think] on what type of a team you’re going to put around you,” Bet-David says.  From “business …