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Esra Memili

Associate Professor / Bryan School of Business and Economics / University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Authored Resources

Why Don't You Educate Your Owners?
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Everyone agrees that families should train members to become competent owners and stewards of the family business – but few of them actually walk the talk. Read More...
Mentors Encourage a Rural Renaissance
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Entrepreneurs are discovering small towns whose enthusiastic business and civic mentors are a catalyst for a success. Read More...
Category: Features
One Family, Multiple Businesses: Preserving Harmony and Profits
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Families with several businesses under their umbrella face competition for resources and family attention. The right governance can help everyone thrive. Read More...
Category: Interviews
From Solo to Team: Helping Siblings Maintain Your Valuable Outside Relationships
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A leader’s external relationships, built over time, become important ‘social capital’ for the family firm. What happens when a team of siblings takes over? Read More...
Category: Research Insight
How Small Business Owners Can Navigate Inflation
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Experienced business founders and managers offer mentor-like advice for running your business in times of high inflation. Read More...
Category: Features
Failing Forward: Unsuccessful Crowdfunding Campaigns Can Strengthen Your Venture 
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Research found that feedback from potential customers is especially valuable for entrepreneurs seeking to persist with their products after failing to raise funding for their ventures. Read More...
Category: Research Insight
SNL Humor Can Illustrate [Un]Viable Business Models
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Entrepreneur Melissa McCarthy tries to pitch her Pizza Eater business idea to bank loan officer Jason Sudeikis. Can students use the Business Model Canvas to make it profitable? Read More...
FamilyBusiness.org Forges Alliance With Family Business Review
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Alliance will offer family-led enterprises around the world research-tested advice on how to build, manage and sustain vibrant businesses.  Read More...
Category: Research Insight
How Famous Family Firms Use Their History to Connect With Stakeholders
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Tangible items like postcards, photos or old accounting books evoke stories that become part of a family's legacy, which can create good will with the outside world. Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Johns Hopkins Team is 2023 e-Fest Grand Champion
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Other top teams hailed from University of St. Thomas, University of Minnesota-Crookston, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Brown University and Dartmouth College. Read More...
Category: Commentary
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