Strategy
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How do you win a biz plan competition?
As plenty of budding entrepreneurs have learned at Rice University's Business Plan Competition, a solid idea alone will not win you much in praise, prizes, or, most importantly, investment.
By Scott Olster, editor
FORTUNE -- Sure, you may have a brilliant business idea that could very well change your industry, maybe even the world some day. But, as plenty of budding entrepreneurs learned Thursday at Rice University's Business Plan Competition, a solid MORE
Apr 13, 2012 10:53 AM ET -
Goldman board deal: Great for Blankfein, no one else
The fine print of Goldman's agreement with shareholder AFSCME places weak independent board members even more under the thumb of CEO Lloyd Blankfein. By Eleanor Bloxham
Mar 29, 2012 11:39 AM ET -
The good intentions that will kill your business
Whether it's trying to be great at everything or giving great service away for free, there are plenty of ways in which the best intentions spell business failure. By Frances Frei and Anne Morriss
Mar 28, 2012 11:31 AM ETPosted in: Bank of America, Celebrity Cruises, Customer service, Mayo Clinic, Southwest Airlines, Strategy, Zappos -
Why your utilities bill is backwards
It's hard to teach an old industry new tricks, but utilities in the U.S. need a change. By Shelley DuBois
Shelley DuBois, writer-reporter - Mar 21, 2012 12:02 PM ET -
This ain't a one-time rodeo
Professional Bull Riders CEO Jim Haworth aims to turn what most people think of as one event at the rodeo into a modern, mainstream sport. Interview by Shelley DuBois
Shelley DuBois, writer-reporter - Jan 27, 2012 12:33 PM ET -
A digital pat on the back from the boss: What's it worth?
Some companies that are too busy for face-to-face recognition of their employees' efforts are turning to recognition software. But will it make a difference to a star staffer with options? By Gary M. Stern
Jan 26, 2012 11:09 AM ET
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CEO Roger Crandall thinks that means-testing and older retirement ages are inevitable, but that its unlikely entitlements for the less affluent will be touched. Play -
CEO Roger Crandall thinks rates will remain low, but says MassMutual has diversified its portfolio to protect against any changes. Play -
CEO Roger Crandall says emerging economies like China are prime growth targets. Play -
Roger Crandall says that baby boomers will have to keep working into retirement and that young people have been scared off by the stock market. Play
