Other Articles and Business Resources of Note

 Every entrepreneur spends extensive time and energy in developing the new company.  The emotions of attachment are rather strong and the entrepreneur has the unshakable belief that the business being created is excellent.  The NewCo is often like having a child that is created, nurtured, and raised.  Thus, many investors recognize the entrepreneur's company is like the entrepreneur's baby.

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Five things small business owners need to know about payroll taxes and the IRS.

As a company grows, the founding scientist sometimes discovers (and investors often hint) that it's time to leave the CEO spot and hand it to someone with more business experience. To ease the shock of the process, consider this transition from day one.

Of all the ingredients in a biotech startup, getting the right people involved is most crucial. Here, Ian Brown, CEO of SDP Technology, provides pointers for putting together a successful business team.

In addition to their oversight role, boards at early-stage companies should be considered strategic assets of the firm. Developing a relation-based model built on a board/CEO partnership can increase start-ups' odds of success.

This article discusses the critical importance of market research  to emerging businesses, and defines the types of research techniques available. In a nutshell, "without proper market intelligence, the chances of a commercial success are small."

Locust Walk's blog discusses venture investing, exit strategies, business development compensation and more.

From MedicalDeviceLink.com -- "It’s never too late to learn the basic steps of getting a medical device to market. The regulatory pathway may have some undesired twists and turns if OEMs aren’t careful..."

By Guy Kawasaki - "Most advice to entrepreneurs focuses on what they should do: build a great product, assemble a great team, provide great service. All are “duhisms.” Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs don’t realize that there are things they should specifically avoid doing too..."