Scott Shane


Is Entrepreneurship in Your Genes?

By Josh Spiro |  Oct 20, 2009

Research suggests that entrepreneurial qualities are heritable, but does DNA determine your ability as an entrepreneur?  Read story

Is the U.S. Entrepreneurial Self-Image Skewed?

By Josh Spiro |  Aug 19, 2009

Experts agree that the United States has a proportionally low number of small businesses and rate of self-employment, but they disagree as to why.  Read story

Study: Entrepreneurs Find Edge in Tech, Science

By Melanie Brooks |  Mar 16, 2006

A new SBA report shows where fast-growing companies have an advantage over larger competitors.  Read story

Look Before You Leap

By Timothy Bates |  Jul 1, 1995

A professor of economics looks at recent research concerning franchising, and offers tips about franchising.  Read story

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