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A recent headline in the Harvard Business Review caught my attention.  The subtitle screamed, “Companies operate in an increasingly complex world: Business environments are more diverse, dynamic, and interconnected than ever – and far less predictable.”1 And if that is true in North America, it must be even greater for start-ups in the overseas arena. […]

This second week has two sections; one addresses structural questions for socially conscious businesses and lastly – how can a socially conscious business be sustainable and really change the world?  L3Cs and Benefit Corporations – the Basics of Structure The absence of clear legal guidance has been a major challenge to the architects of social […]

“Socially conscious business”, “Values-driven approach”, “social entrepreneurship”, “Social purpose corporation”, “Benefit Corporation”, “Mission-driven business”, “Business for Transformation (B4T)”, “Triple Bottom Line”, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)”.  These terms and others like them prevail in our world today.  What do they mean?  How do they connect?  Are they relevant? This series of two blogs will explore these […]

It seems that Easter eggs, bunnies and candy dominate the Easter scene in the west and apparently, the number one business marketing tool in the United States for the Easter season is the Easter egg. But a BAM company in Asia wanted its employees to understand the real meaning of Easter. This story is found […]

An experienced strategic marketing advisor, business consultant, and seasoned 7x entrepreneur, Sandra Lynn has helped hundreds of leading businesses worldwide develop new areas for digital growth. She’s an MBA with over 20 yrs experience online serving global organizations, investing groups, and entrepreneurial leaders in over 17 countries. This has also led Sandra to the heart […]

Entrepreneur, business person, and IBEC board member, Dave Kier, challenges us again in this Leadership Tip. Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures Larry.Sharp@ibecventures.com ***** You would be surprised how many go to work without understanding their purpose. Corporate leaders establish a mission statement that sounds grand and noble, but as time goes by, […]

HubSpot for Startups / Jan 4, 2023, had an interesting article on the most significant factors for success for startups; and conversely what causes failure.  There may be some helpful news for BAM startups.  The following comes from HubSpot with the additions in italics being mine. How startups can succeed in 2023 While the success […]

When I was a child growing up in Canada, we were always given a paper shamrock to wear on St. Patrick’s Day.  A shamrock is a 3-leaf clover, and it is said that St. Patrick used it as a visual to teach the people of Ireland about the Trinity.  Not long ago I learned of […]

This week, I was preparing my lesson plans for the college course I teach on missional entrepreneurship.  After reviewing Guy Kawaski’s TED talk on “The Art of the Start” and thinking about his insistence on making mission statements state why you exist in 3-4 words, I came across a case study profile of Anne Beiler, […]

In early January, the Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field when his heart stopped cold. Fortunately, expert help arrived immediately, and after a week or so in the hospital, he demonstrated a remarkable recovery. What was interesting to me was the references to prayer by the commentators, and the kneeling of players […]