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Entrepreneurship

Apr 23, 2026

Investigating Practical Implications

All scholarly articles on management offer practical implications. But useful guidance is rare, Poole scholar Jon Carr finds.
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Mar 3, 2026

Having a ‘Growth Mindset’ Helps Entrepreneurs Adapt to Setbacks

A new study by Poole professors Jon Carr and Jeff Pollack finds entrepreneurs who think they can change their views on being frugal are more resilient when faced with setbacks.
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Feb 18, 2026

Want Entrepreneurs to Work Harder? Tell Them They’ll Fail

A new study co-written by Poole professors Jeffrey Pollack and Jon Carr finds entrepreneurs become more committed to their business ventures when they are told they will fail, increasing their efforts to make those businesses successful.
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Jan 30, 2026

Turning Fun Into Franchise Opportunity

Business sense is an important entrepreneurial tool. But so is fun, Jenn Woodhull-Smith writes.
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Dec 9, 2025

Jenn Woodhull-Smith Discusses Low-Cost Franchises

The Poole lecturer and entrepreneur talked with CNBC about how low-cost franchises are more accessible but still have risks.
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Jun 30, 2025

Opportunity in Uncertainty: Tariffs and Small Business

Long-term gain could follow short-run pain for entrepreneurial small business owners, Poole scholar Jon Carr says.

Apr 3, 2025

Michael Stanko And Jeffrey Pollack On Turning A Side Hustle Into A Career

Michael Stanko and Jeffrey Pollack's Harvard Business Review case study explores the challenges of turning a side hustle into a full-time business.
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Jan 22, 2025

First Impressions and Founders: Context Counts

The key to a good first impression? It may be the audience you're trying to impress, Poole entrepreneurship scholars found.

Nov 14, 2024

Entrepreneurs Do Better By Talking Less and Listening More

To grow and thrive, new ventures should cultivate an organizationwide capacity for listening, according to new Poole College research.

Nov 8, 2024

​​Ready to Become a Franchisee? Here’s What You Need to Know

Poole professor Jenn Woodhull-Smith shares key insights for aspiring franchisees.