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Why Survivor Bias Threatens Business Research

November 13, 2009 by Tim Berry with 268 views

I want to start this with a story. I’m quoting Jason Cohen in his post Business advice plagued by survivor bias, with thanks to Alan Gleeson for tipping me off to this one. As you read this story, think of how it applies to business experts and business advice: During World War II the English sent daily bombing raids into Germany. Many... [read more]

Enabling Small Business Innovation

March 17, 2009 by moutray with 180 views

Earlier today, I participated in a workshop sponsored by Intuit and Emergent Research, the authors of the Future of Small Business Report, “Defining Small Business Innovation.” Steve King and Carolyn Ockels of Emergent Research define innovation more broadly than many policymakers and academics. To them, more small businesses are... [read more]

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