Undoubtedly, COVID-19 has rocked the economy. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook predicts the cumulative loss to the world’s GDP from 2020 to 2021 will be approximately $9 trillion. That’s more than the combined economies of Germany and Japan. But the...
Over the course of the past several months, we have entered the worst recession in recent history, and the uncertainty is having a ripple effect on entrepreneurs everywhere. Businesses are plotting their next moves and conserving cash in every way possible,...
When it comes to business names, most people assume they want an unusual brand or company name. You can achieve that in different ways: by using foreign or misspelled words, for example, or by combining uncommon words, as in the...
“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is most adaptable to change.” —Charles Darwin. In a matter of weeks, everything changed. Uncertainty is the only thing that...
One of the best ways to generate lists of possible names is to assign them to categories that you can narrow down later. Sorting by category ensures you’ll have some diversity in name types and styles to choose from. If you’ve already done...
If you’ve suddenly found yourself with a lot of free time at home, TV shows and docuseries can be a great way to fill the extra hours. They can help you recharge and relax, and you might even learn a...
A story by Jaime Getto - My First Business Died - But It Helped Make My Next Company a Success In 2016, New York City made an announcement that locals had been dreading: Starting in 2019, the L train subway tunnel...
Time kills all deals. For startups, speed to market has never been more critical. When we're investing in a company at BCG Digital Ventures, we look at how well the company will scale. We're focused on idea to Series A....
Scientists have been studying the potential role genes plays in a person’s aptitude for entrepreneurship. I’d certainly be interested in their conclusions given my own background and career. Both my father and grandfather owned small businesses, which makes me a third-generation entrepreneur. Does...
This time of year is normally filled with stories about holiday cheer and yuletide goodwill to all. 'Tis the season after all. No wonder that in years past, I've typically written about Christmas movies, business or some other jolly topic. This year,...