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Recent Growth Strategies Articles

5 Baby Steps Toward Going Global

Doing business abroad doesn't necessarily have to take a Herculean effort, especially if you sell your products or services online.  Read more

The Right Way to Hand Over the Reins

Bringing in new leadership can foster growth--when it's done with wisdom and discipline.  Read more

Getting Ready for the Fiscal Cliff

With major budget cuts looming, a defense contractor adopts a new strategy.  Read more

A Roadmap of Yahoo's (Potential) Acquisition Targets

Marissa Mayer made her first official acquisition last week with Stamped. She plans to continue the buying spree. Which start-ups are next?  Read more

How a Strong Team Will Help You Land Big Deals

Follow Warren Buffett's example--the confidence to close big deals comes from having a strong team behind you.  Read more

Let the Marketplace Solve the Sanitation Crisis

Waste Enterprisers operates on the premise that human waste is the one truly infinite resource.  Read more

Turn Nuclear Waste Into Nuclear Fuel

Depleted uranium is one fuel source not in short supply. Check out TerraPower's audacious plan for producing cleaner and safer nuclear power.  Read more

How Fast Is Too Fast?

To determine the right growth rate for your business, ask yourself some key questions.  Read more

How I Did It: Stephen McDonnell of Applegate Farms

Stephen McDonnell took a tiny smokehouse and turned it into a $200 million meat company.  Read more

Case Study: Can Grooveshark Get Its Groove Back?

Don't stop the music. For five years, Grooveshark gleefully upended the music ındustry. Now it's facing lawsuits, losing users, and bleeding cash.  Read more

Tackle Problems Effectively: Learn From Mistakes I Made

One owner confides how she improved her management when she had to troubleshoot a botched customer order.  Read more

4 Dysfunctions That Will Eat Away at a Growing Business

Small problems can grow quickly as a company grows. Here a several that are known to plague even the best teams.  Read more

Constant Change Is Just Part of the Job 

Entrepreneurs Alexis Maybank, Heidi Messer and Melinda Emerson talk about the challenges to growth from their start-up experience.  Watch video

Want to Scale? Get Focused & Get a Good Team 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank and LinkShare founder Heidi Messer talk about how to scale a business with limited resources.  Watch video

6 to 900 Employees: How Do You Manage That? 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank gives tips on how to manage hiring at an explosive rate. (Hint: Don't hire people like you!)  Watch video

Start-ups Form First Line of Defense Against Cyberwarfare

The United States has essentially doubled-down on its cyberdefense spending--and much that funding is fueling the next generation of cybersecurity start-ups.  Read more

4 Myths of Global Branding

What rights do you have when protecting your trademark internationally? You may be surprised.  Read more

How to Know When You Need a Change 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank talks about how she found her own unique path within the company, as it grew and grew.  Watch video

Why Is VC Hot About Underwear?

Premium underwear retailer Flint and Tinder just raised $850,000 of venture funding. Find out why venture capitalists are dropping their drawers over this st...  Read more

Buying a Small Business in a Foreign Country

Your hired experts and own personal research are essential tools for success when purchasing a small business in another country.  Read more

Get a Board of Advisors. Now 

LinkShare founder talks about Heidi Messer the difference between a board of advisors and a board of directors.  Watch video

Fast-Growth Secrets From Top Women Founders 

Gilt Groupe founder Alexis Maybank and LinkShare founder Heidi Messer talk about scaling and managing a hyper-growth business.  Watch video

The Emerging Market You're Probably Ignoring

Here's what you don't know about this market: More than half the population is under 25 years old--and that's a big business opportunity.  Read more

10 Tips for the Global Power Player

Do you offer goods or services; imported, exported or serviced across national boarders? Here's a few simple steps to take charge of your global operation.  Read more

The Price of Tea In China Does Matter for Small Business

Here's how U.S. relations with China, tensions in the Middle East, and economic problems in Europe impact even a little pizza shop in Pennsylvania.  Read more

World's Simplest Management Secret

Forget what you learned in those management books. There's really only one way to ensure that everyone on your team excels.  Read more

How To Be Ready When the Next Big Opportunity Comes Along

Will you be ready when the next big deal comes along? When it comes to negotiations, being prepared is far more valuable than having a big checkbook--just as...  Read more

Why Private Equity Is Not All Bad

Mitt Romney's presidential campaign has turned a negative spotlight on private equity. But PE is a much needed solution to a void in the marketplace.  Read more

3 Questions to Ask Before You Go Global

You've built a strong U.S. business and are considering overseas expansion. How should you approach that decision? Here's how one company did it.  Read more

Explore a Seemingly Unrelated Industry for a Day

Where will you find your next powerful idea? It might just be when you take a close look at a different business.  Read more

3 Steps to Getting Apple's Manufacturing Back in the U.S.A.

The presidential debate stirred a debate about outsourcing jobs overseas. Here's how one expert believes Apple can bring manufacturing back home.  Read more

5 Tips Before You Go Global

Expanding abroad isn't just about changing the language on your website and accepting foreign currency.  Read more

5 Steps to Strong Global Partnerships

You shouldn't wait until you're big to become a global business--but you shouldn't try to do it alone, either. Here's how to build overseas partnerships that...  Read more

Inside Geoloqi's Unusual (& Fascinating) Acquisition

There's nothing typical about founder Amber Case. And this isn't your typical M&A deal. Here's how it happened.  Read more

5 Steps for Managing Your Start-up's Hypergrowth

Growing fast? Here's how to make sure your company's culture and organization keep up.  Read more