How the most successful family businesses deal with management, governance, liquidity event and succession issues; the dilemmas facing those who serve on corporate boards; and how entrepreneurs establish and manage relationships with capital providers, including angel investors and venture capitalists.
After the Windfall
Transitioning from the role of entrepreneur to that of financial steward can be head-spinning during the first year. But sound planning and expert advice help ease the challenges of newly created wealth. more »
Soul Food
One of New York’s most successful restaurateurs reflects on building a community—in and out of the dining room. more »
Vintner with a Mission
In the mountains of Napa Valley, winemaker Ted Hall is proving that sustainable, organic farming is good for the Earth—and for business. more »
Breaking a Sweatshop
Those of us who run multinational businesses need to insist that our foreign affiliates and partners adhere to socially responsible labor practices. more »
Asian Americans’ Wealth Burgeons
Thanks to their aggressive investment style and do-it-yourself attitude, U.S. citizens of Asian and Pacific descent have become one of the fastest growing segments of the affluent population in this country. more »
No Vindication for Venture Valuations
The NVCA has rejected a proposed set of guidelines that would make a portfolio company’s fair value the standard used by all venture capital firms in their accounts. more »
Finding Fortune’s Favor
Globalization and technological innovation are transforming traditional ways of investing and doing business overseas. Lester Thurow says this is not necessarily a bad thing. more »
A Charm Offensive
To combat anti-Americanism, we should export the best ambassadors of our creativity and diversity. more »
Wanted: A Real NAFTA Partnership
The United States stands to gain much from narrowing the development gap with Mexico and forging a deeper role for NAFTA. more »
Prevention Pays
Many with businesses overseas do not realize how much the AIDS epidemic could cost them, or what they can do to stem the onslaught. more »