Karl R. LaPan

Wikipedia defines a hack as "any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life." Entrepreneurial Hacks: Practical Insights for Business Builders was written to provide inspiration, knowledge, encouragement, and companionship to you along your entrepreneurial journey. By design, this book focuses on shortcuts to reduce the "noise" and aperture. By doing so, you can increase your opportunities for upskilling, forming new habits, and… Show more

Wikipedia defines a hack as "any trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method that increases productivity and efficiency, in all walks of life." Entrepreneurial Hacks: Practical Insights for Business Builders was written to provide inspiration, knowledge, encouragement, and companionship to you along your entrepreneurial journey. By design, this book focuses on shortcuts to reduce the "noise" and aperture. By doing so, you can increase your opportunities for upskilling, forming new habits, and making better and more effective life and business choices. My sincere hope is this book will inspire you to be better. I hope that you choose better. Only through better leadership, better innovation, better customer experiences, better learning opportunities, better citizenship, better engagement with our calling, and better relationships can we truly become the best version of ourselves. This aspiration is my goal for all of us, including myself. Show less

Guard Rails are loosely defined as a system designed to keep people (or vehicles) from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. This is the exact intent of this book. This book highlights practical advices to expand your thinking and provides important frameworks for applying this book to your business and personal life. The insights included in this book are meant to push your thinking and perspective toward new approaches to solve issues and realize opportunities that business builders and… Show more

Guard Rails are loosely defined as a system designed to keep people (or vehicles) from straying into dangerous or off-limit areas. This is the exact intent of this book. This book highlights practical advices to expand your thinking and provides important frameworks for applying this book to your business and personal life. The insights included in this book are meant to push your thinking and perspective toward new approaches to solve issues and realize opportunities that business builders and leaders face. Where do you find your inspirationfrom gathering ideas, meeting people, traveling, attending conferences, interacting with people who think differently than you do, reading books, talking to strangers, hanging out in a bookstore or a brewery, or thinking in the shower? Ideas, a-ha moments, inspirations, and innovations are everywhere. The secret sauce is how you connect them, and how you glean insights and take action. Take action and become a better you Show less

Originally published in 2001, Best Practices in Action has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the realities of a maturing business incubation industry. Its eight chapters address key best practice areas, from incubator governance and facilities management to leveraging innovation and serving clients. Each chapter explains why individual practices are important to incubator or company success and provides examples of how those practices are implemented at some of the industry's most… Show more

Originally published in 2001, Best Practices in Action has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the realities of a maturing business incubation industry. Its eight chapters address key best practice areas, from incubator governance and facilities management to leveraging innovation and serving clients. Each chapter explains why individual practices are important to incubator or company success and provides examples of how those practices are implemented at some of the industry's most successful and innovative programs. A chapter of case studies examines incubators that are overall models of best practice. Show less