How to innovate in the launch of a product or service – Business Talks 2018

Guillem Sanz, a consultant specialising in Digital Business, explains how your company can innovate in the launch of a product or service through “intrapreneurship”. Video taken from the Business Talks 2018 event, organised by Michael Page and IESE.

Entrepreneur or investor: who should control a startup? – Business Talks 2018

The entry of an investor should not mean that the entrepreneur loses control over decisions related to his startup, as this can stifle the project. It is necessary to reach an agreement that specifies the terms, obligations and duties of each of the parties involved.

What can be outsourced, and what cannot – Business Talks 2018

Outsourcing is an important decision for a startup, but entrepreneurs must be clear about what things can be outsourced (logistics, online presence, etc.) and what cannot (marketing management, strategic management, finance, etc.)

When is the ideal time to sell a startup? – Business Talks 2018

The entry of an investor should not mean that the entrepreneur loses control over decisions related to his startup, as this can stifle the project. It is necessary to reach an agreement that specifies the terms, obligations and duties of each of the parties involved.

The challenge of building and keeping teams – Business Talks 2018

Creating teams with talent and keeping them is not easy for an entrepreneur, because today everyone wants to work for a “cool” startup. What are the keys to retaining the best employees? A project with a future, internal promotion, and work/life balance.

The keys to the survival of a startup – Business Talks 2018

98% of startups fail in their first five years, mostly due to very common mistakes. What are the keys to survival that an entrepreneur should consider?

The convergence of e-commerce and retail – Business Talks 2018

E-commerce leaders, like Amazon, are buying up retail chain stores. Is the omnichannel model the future of electronic commerce, or can the two models coexist?

How to keep an intrapreneur motivated – Business Talks 2018

If a company hires someone with an entrepreneurial profile for an intrapreneurial project, but does not give him the leeway he needs to manoeuver, he ends up becoming another employee. How can this be avoided?

The other side of entrepreneurship – Business Talks 2018

Being an entrepreneur is not as “cool” as it seems: only 2% of startups last more than 5 years. One has to do things right… and get a bit lucky!

The mcommerce transformation – Business Talks 2018

Ecommerce outfits must evolve towards mcommerce to adapt to users’ new browsing habits and shopping on their mobiles. How to do it?