Researchers Say Women Need Better Support to Thrive in Business

10 August 2026

Researchers are calling for a fundamental rethink of how women are supported to start and grow businesses, arguing that existing approaches have not kept pace…

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Flexible Working May Open More Leadership Opportunities for Women in Family Businesses

3 August 2026

Digital workplace innovation could help more women become leaders of family businesses by making it easier to balance work and family responsibilities, according to new…

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Accelerator Programmes Falling Short for Women Entrepreneurs, Research Suggests

9 April 2026

Accelerator programmes are often promoted as powerful springboards for entrepreneurs, offering mentorship, training, and the skills needed to drive ventures towards success. In principle, they…

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How Adopting a ‘Growth Mindset’ Strengthens Entrepreneurial Adaptability

13 March 2026

A recent study highlights the significant role that a growth mindset plays in helping entrepreneurs cope with business challenges. The research suggests that founders who…

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Higher Levels of Populist Rhetoric Are Linked to Greater Tax Avoidance Among Entrepreneurs

10 March 2026

A recent study suggests that when populist rhetoric intensifies within a country, entrepreneurs become less likely to register their businesses formally. Instead, many opt to…

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Ambition ignites when entrepreneurs are told success isn’t guaranteed

26 February 2026

A recent study suggests that entrepreneurs often become more committed to their ventures when they are told they are likely to fail. Rather than discouraging…

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How Circular Economy Startups Are Opening New Paths in Resistant Markets

17 January 2026

Published in Business Strategy and the Environment, a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland offers a fresh perspective on how circular economy startups…

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Study from ESMT Berlin Uncovers Key Startup Communication Insights

16 January 2026

A new study explains how entrepreneurs can gain support for their ideas from the many people in online audiences who never post comments. While most…

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How Neurodivergent Perspectives Shape Stronger, More Adaptive Ventures

18 December 2025

Businesses and policymakers may be overlooking a substantial source of innovation and economic potential by misunderstanding neurodiverse conditions and the biological differences that shape them,…

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From Union Jobs to Going It Alone: How Blue-Collar Workers Adapt

17 December 2025

In U.S. states with openly hostile labour policies, workers are far more likely to turn to self-employment. Research shows that employees in these environments are…

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Researchers uncover £90K ‘golden threshold’ for crowdfunding triumph

13 November 2025

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has shed light on what motivates investors to back start-ups through crowdfunding. Drawing on data…

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How Dual Role Engagement Enhances Innovation Among Academic Entrepreneurs

5 November 2025

Academic entrepreneurs — scientists who start research-based companies while keeping their academic positions — are showing that science and business can enrich one another rather…

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