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The JOBS Act: Friend or Foe to the Small Firm IPO?

Recent legislative changes, particularly the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, aim to lower the direct cost of IPOs by giving firms the choice to reduce disclosure during the IPO process and their first five years as publicly traded companies.

But does this new legislation actually achieve its goals?

What Makes a Champion Brand? 10 Champion Brand Survey Insights Every Business Leader Needs to Know

To many, the term “Champion Brand” may evoke thoughts of company name recognition, top-rated products, memorable packaging and clever marketing strategies or carefully crafted PR campaigns. When we think of brands, we may think about the consistency in a company’s messaging.

Pedro Matos

Matos is an expert in the fields of asset management, investments, corporate governance and international finance. His research focuses on international corporate governance and the growing importance of institutional investors in financial markets worldwide.

Susan Chaplinsky

Chaplinsky’s expertise is in corporate finance, private equity, capital raising, investment banking and valuation. Her research is widely cited and addresses the availability and costs of different forms of capital.

June West

West is an expert on organizational communication, particularly during times of change.

Strategic Communication to Inform or Persuade

Strategic communication involves four simple elements. So why do we often hear the refrain, “the problem around here is communication?"

The 2015 Economic Forecast: A Solid 2015, Possibly Shaky 2016

Darden Professor Alan Beckenstein predicts what 2015 will bring in his annual economic forecast. These predictions were captured at the 2015 Economic Forecast gatherings held in January.

Alexander B. Horniman

Horniman has wide-ranging expertise in the fields of business ethics, developing personal leadership, executive behavior, managerial psychology, diverse work groups, managing personal and organizational change, and motivating to increase performance.

BizBasics: ‘Wisdom of Crowds’

Darden Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne discusses the wisdom of crowds and explains how a collection of opinions can forecast the future.