We examine the effects of venture capitalist involvement and equity incentives for all employees on the performance of initial public offering firms. Data was collected from 402 IPO firms, representing 242 non-VC backed and 160 VC backed firms. Results indicate venture capitalists positively...

We examine the effects of venture capitalist involvement and equity incentives for all employees on the performance of initial public offering firms . Data was collected from 402 IPO firms, representing 242 non-VC backed and 160 VC backed firms. Results indicate venture capitalists positively...

This study provides an integrative analysis of three approaches to person-organization (P-O) fit theory and measurement: values congruence and personality congruence (supplementary fit measures), and work environment congruence (a needs-supplies fit measure). Commensurate measures of each aspect...

We examine the effects of venture capitalist involvement and equity incentives for all employees on the performance of initial public offering firms. Data was collected from 402 IPO firms, representing 242 non-VC backed and 160 VC backed firms. Results indicate venture capitalists positively...

Getting started -- Why have a business plan? -- What's your purpose? -- Who's your audience? -- What information will you need? -- Anatomy of a business plan -- Cover page and table of contents -- Developing the table of contents -- Executive summary -- Formal executive summaries -- Executive...