Beyster Institute Leading Companies Online Magazine May 2008

Leading Companies Online Magazine Archives

Leading Companies Online Magazine

A monthly online publication to keep entrepreneurs and business managers current on entrepreneurial and employee ownership issues and activities. This is the place to learn about entrepreneurship ideas and get updates related to stock options, equity compensation and tax law.

Entrepreneurship

High-Growth Entrepreneurs: Learn, Respond and Prosper!

By Rob Fuller, Beyster Institute Staff

New research shows that small and medium enterprises which actively acquire and apply knowledge from outside sources become more resilient to the ever-changing business environment.

Employee Ownership

The LaRue Decision Shakes Up Qualified Plan Fiduciaries

By Anthony I. Mathews, Beyster Institute Staff

A recent Supreme Court decision may lay the groundwork for a significant change in the level of risk assumed by qualified plan fiduciaries.

From Our Executive Director

The Johnny Appleseed of Entrepreneurship

By Ray Smilor, Beyster Institute Executive Director

A true pioneer in the field of entrepreneurship, Jeff Timmons will be remembered for his enthusiasm and the many seeds he planted.

Case Study

North Highland:
A Remarkable Consulting Firm
Built on a Culture of Ownership

By Emily Meyertholen, Beyster Institute Staff

Own your life, own your career, own your company. That's the philosophy that built this employee-owned company into a highly respected and successful consulting firm.

Entrepreneurship

The Season, and the Day, of the Entrepreneur

By Susan Akerley, Beyster Institute Staff

In international development circles, entrepreneurs are being increasingly recognized for their role as critical catalysts of change: they take risks, drive growth and create jobs.

Employee Ownership

The Most Innovative Employee-Owned Companies of the Year

By Beyster Institute Staff

The winners of this year's Innovations in Employee Ownership Awards may have varying strategies and techniques for sharing ownership, but all three foster entrepreneurship and participation among employees, resulting in strength, sustainability and success.

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