The challenge for solo entrepreneurs to add their first employee is arguably the single biggest growth event facing any growing firm. To understand how this event affects performance, and the antecedents of hiring, we analyse Danish matched employer–employee data. Those who hire enjoy superior...

Are college dropouts successful entrepreneurs? Other than anecdotal evidence on illustrious college dropouts who managed to become self-made billionaires, there is only limited empirical evidence to answer this question. This paper addresses this issue by investigating the relationship between...

When demand drops in an economic crisis, managers rely on an arsenal of demand-side responses to retain existing customers or attract new ones. However, some strategic responses are likely more effective than others. Furthermore, the most effective strategic response likely also depends on...