Entrepreneurship

Boards are not just for big companies – the knowledge and contacts that experienced board members bring can help small companies to fast track their growth.

Team building can be challenging if the members are thousands of miles apart. However research has indicated ways to help virtual teams manage conflicts and become high performers.

A growing number of business professionals are seeking a career in charities or social enterprise but they are often unprepared for the culture clash. Here’s what you need to know to make a smooth transition.

Working with local communities is different to dealing with other types of customers or stakeholders. However the ability to engage with them and win their support is a valuable skill that offers opportunities to generate both profit and social value, says social entrepreneurship expert Dr Lance Newey.

A small Queensland coffee shop has set itself apart with its innovative business model. Dr David Parker, an expert in service operations management with UQ Business School, explains what others can learn in a series of conversations with the owner. This article was adapted from the original in Management Services magazine.

How can start-ups with limited resources achieve international success? The answer could lie in their entrepreneurial approach to innovation.

Research has provided new insights into the way consumers view innovations – and how to command their love and respect.

The Paris climate change summit will trigger a new wave of cleantech investment. The breakthroughs it brings will drive economic growth and create new jobs and prosperity.

Concerns over missed social opportunities can be a major driver for Millennials, as the travel industry has discovered.

Why are so many of us willing to let a stranger sleep in our bed? New research suggests that money is not the only motivation.