Your First Hire: Building Your Team From The Ground Up,
2026
General Practice, New York City
Your First Hire: Building Your Team From The Ground Up, Amrita Patel Dds
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
Dr. Amrita Patel offers strategic guidance for new dentists entering practice ownership, focusing on the critical decision of the first team hire. The article describes the initial employee as a "brand ambassador" who establishes the practice’s culture and patient expectations. Patel advises against rushed hiring and suggests seeking candidates with complementary strengths rather than matching personalities. The piece emphasizes that while clinical skills can be trained, integrity and empathy are innate. Consistent leadership and clear protocol reinforcement are presented as essential for turning the first hire into a stabilizing force for long-term success.
Endorsed Programs News: Mda Insurance Receives High Honors,
2026
MDA Insurance & Financial Group
Endorsed Programs News: Mda Insurance Receives High Honors, Reva Darling
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This report covers updates on MDA-endorsed programs designed to provide value and operational support to members. It announces that MDA Insurance has won the 2025 "State Administrator of the Year" award for its professional liability programs. The document also promotes the environmental benefits of recycling dental scrap metal through D-MMEX Easyrefine and introduces the cost-saving benefits of MEDVA virtual assistants for administrative tasks. Additionally, it advertises upcoming Medicare educational seminars to help member dentists and their staff navigate retirement planning and health insurance transitions effectively.
Data Tracking And Analytics Within Inventory Management: Coffee Shop And Retail Store Optimization,
2026
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Data Tracking And Analytics Within Inventory Management: Coffee Shop And Retail Store Optimization, Mateo J. Moyon
Senior Theses
This thesis examines the application of inventory management theory in the small and medium-sized business context, with a specific focus on the food and beverage industry. Drawing on the foundational academic literature spanning from Harris’s EOQ formula in 1913 through stochastic inventory theory, ABC analysis, and just-in-time strategy, this paper establishes the mathematical and operational bases for modern inventory management practice. Although there are proven value to these frameworks, research demonstrates that small to medium sized businesses adopt inventory management systems at lower rates citing cost and implementation as barriers. This thesis argues that the emergence of low-cost inventory and …
Evaluating The Determinants Of Financial Inclusion In Emerging Economies,
2026
Development Bank of Nigeria PLC
Evaluating The Determinants Of Financial Inclusion In Emerging Economies, Joshua Ohifeme Ohioma Dr
Bullion
Financial inclusion (FI) encourages economic empowerment and growth while also serving as a catalytical factor in achieving seven of the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals. Attainment of these and other benefits of FI is largely dependent and influenced by various factors and determinants. Analysing sample data of 26,930 responses from the Access to Financial Services in Nigeria (A2F) 2023 survey, this study examined the factors influencing FI using the Multiple Logistic Regression model. The study found that mobile technology, literacy level and urban residency have significant influences on FI while age and gender do not significantly influence FI. Implications of the …
Community Pharmacies Face Critical Sustainability Challenges In The United States: Academic Pharmacy Can Help,
2026
Chapman University
Community Pharmacies Face Critical Sustainability Challenges In The United States: Academic Pharmacy Can Help, Karl M. Hess, Peter Lim
Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research
Community pharmacies in the United States (US) face an increasingly unsustainable future due to declining third-party reimbursement (remuneration) and ongoing cash flow challenges following the elimination of retroactive direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. These pressures have contributed to widespread pharmacy closures, the emergence of pharmacy deserts, and reduced access to care for millions of patients. Despite these challenges, community pharmacy remains the most common employment setting for pharmacy school graduates in the US. However, currently required community pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) student rotations may offer limited exposure to business, management, and entrepreneurial activities, potentially leaving students underprepared …
Educating For Responsible Ai Governance - Building Interdisciplinary Frameworks For The Management Of Artificial Intelligence,
2026
Texas Southern University
Educating For Responsible Ai Governance - Building Interdisciplinary Frameworks For The Management Of Artificial Intelligence, Grace Eboh
Southwestern Business Administration Journal
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent across industries, there is a critical need for educational programs that teach effective AI governance and management. This article examines how educational institutions can develop comprehensive curricula to prepare professionals for the complex challenges of overseeing AI systems responsibly. It analyzes current gaps in AI governance education, proposes frameworks for curriculum design, and identifies key competencies required for effective AI stewardship. The findings suggest that successful AI governance education must adopt an interdisciplinary approach that integrates technical literacy, policy understanding, ethical reasoning, and organizational management.
Inertia Versus Adaptation: Relational Resilience In Buyer-Supplier Relationships Facing Extreme Disruption,
2026
Michigan State University
Inertia Versus Adaptation: Relational Resilience In Buyer-Supplier Relationships Facing Extreme Disruption, Jordan M. Barker, Anne E. Dohmen, Carlos Mena
Business Faculty Publications and Presentations
This research introduces the concept of relational resilience, which reflects the dynamic capacity of a buyer–supplier relationship to absorb external shocks and continue its core function of exchange. Guided by structural inertia theory (SIT), the research explores how relationship age, exchange volume, and multiplexity contribute to relational resilience across both stable periods and times of extreme disruption. Using a large-scale panel dataset of buyer–supplier relationships and the COVID-19 pandemic as an exogenous shock, the findings reveal that relational resilience is enhanced by all three mechanisms, but extreme disruptions lessen the protective value of relationship age and exchange volume while strengthening …
Knowledge-Management Collaboration And Labor Brokerage Performance: A Multilevel Study Of Entrepreneurial Market Making,
2026
New Mexico State University, USA
Knowledge-Management Collaboration And Labor Brokerage Performance: A Multilevel Study Of Entrepreneurial Market Making, James Downing
Economic and Business Review
Entrepreneurs operating in knowledge-intensive markets will seek to reduce costs with tacit-knowledge-management mechanisms. When seeking a competitive advantage in knowledge-intensive industries, individuals will create value from general market information and engineer the transaction cost for clients. These market-making individuals will operate within a firm to gain benefits from information-sharing collaboration. Firms will make investments in tacit-information sharing to assist individual collaboration, resulting in increased firm performance. The value creation process for knowledge-intensive markets is crafted from general market information. The value appropriation process is unique to knowledge-intensive industries with the engineering of a client’s transaction costs as a competitive advantage. …
Ce Spotlight: New Dentists! Check Out These Great Annual Session Courses,
2026
Michigan Dental Association
Ce Spotlight: New Dentists! Check Out These Great Annual Session Courses, David Foe
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This source highlights continuing education opportunities specifically recommended for new dentists at the upcoming Michigan Dental Association (MDA) Annual Session in Grand Rapids. It lists a variety of course titles covering clinical techniques, leadership, practice ownership, and personal wellness. Additionally, it provides information on how to access a full listing of MDA CE courses, including on-demand webinars and radiography training, through the official website.
Unfortunately, The Price Of Procrastination Is Higher Premiums,
2026
American Dental Association
Unfortunately, The Price Of Procrastination Is Higher Premiums, Jeff Spindler Mda Ifg
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This article discusses the relationship between property maintenance and insurance premium costs. It emphasizes that standard policies do not cover normal wear and tear and provides a checklist of preventative measures for home and auto to help members avoid claims. The author also recommends additional coverages, such as personal umbrella and cyber insurance, to address modern liability and security threats. The piece concludes by encouraging members to use MDA Insurance for coverage reviews and to take advantage of available discounts.
Farmers Markets As Community Infrastructure: Evidence From A Three-Year Statewide Data Project In Utah,
2026
Utah State University Extension
Farmers Markets As Community Infrastructure: Evidence From A Three-Year Statewide Data Project In Utah, Jaclyn Pace, Roslynn Mccann, Blue Cook, Steven Price, Lorali Smith, Dianna Parkynn, Joshua Cafferty
Outcomes and Impact Quarterly
Utah farmers markets play a critical role in food access, small business viability, and community connection, yet limited statewide data document their impact. The Utah Farmers Market Network (UFMN) and Utah State University (USU) Extension conducted a mixed-methods evaluation (2023–2025) and found that farmers markets make valuable contributions to the community.
Dentistry Is The Life For Me,
2026
American Dental Association
Dentistry Is The Life For Me, Michelle C. Dziurgot
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
In this editorial, the author reflects on her long career in dentistry and shares recent experiences with practice management and technological upgrades. She details the challenging but successful process of renegotiating PPO contracts to improve reimbursement rates and the financial benefits of moving to a more efficient office space. The author also highlights the clinical benefits of new equipment, such as a hand-held X-ray unit, and expresses her continued passion for the profession. The piece serves as both a personal reflection and an encouragement to colleagues to find joy and efficiency in their practices.
Endorsed Programs News,
2026
MDA Insurance & Financial Group
Endorsed Programs News, Reva Darling
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association
This section provides updates on services and resources endorsed by the MDA to help members succeed in practice. It covers critical compliance topics like OSHA employee alarm standards and emergency evacuation procedures. Financial advice is offered for associates looking to purchase a practice, focusing on credit scores and debt management. Additionally, it promotes tools for increasing revenue through PPO negotiation and lowering insurance costs via risk management training. The source also mentions the availability of free, confidential counseling through the MDA Member Assistance Program.
Does Ict Use As A Strategic Response To Globalization Matter For Sme Performance In Nigeria? Mediating Roles Of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Strategic Agility, And Organizational Resilience,
2026
Dennis Osadebay University
Does Ict Use As A Strategic Response To Globalization Matter For Sme Performance In Nigeria? Mediating Roles Of Entrepreneurial Orientation, Strategic Agility, And Organizational Resilience, Uzoma H. Ononye
Journal of Global Business Insights
This study examined the effect of information and communication technology (ICT) use on small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) performance with a focus on the mediating roles of entrepreneurial orientation, strategic agility, and organizational resilience. Cross-sectional data were collected from 298 SMEs in Lagos, Nigeria, using a questionnaire based on previously validated measurement scales. Partial least squares modelling was applied to test the hypothesized five-factor model. The results demonstrate that ICT use, in response to globalization, exerts a significant and positive effect on SME performance. However, this effect is fully mediated by entrepreneurial orientation, strategic agility, and organizational resilience. The analysis …
Dental Rankings: Relevant Or A Psychological Rollercoaster?,
2026
NYSDA
Dental Rankings: Relevant Or A Psychological Rollercoaster?, Stuart L. Segelnick Dds, Ms
The New York State Dental Journal
It may take a village of dentists honing in on their own rankings to reverse the profession’s downward trend.
Student Mentorship Can Build A Growth Mindset For Global Entrepreneurs,
2026
Utah State University
Student Mentorship Can Build A Growth Mindset For Global Entrepreneurs, April Buys
Research on Capitol Hill
Entrepreneurship programs often teach skills (budgeting, pricing, record-keeping), but many fail because they ignore a deeper barrier: Mindset. For individuals living in poverty, persistent scarcity limits cognitive bandwidth, reduces long-term planning, and reinforces the belief that change is impossible—even when resources become available.
Moral Boundaries: How Sacred Values And Cultural Tightness Influence Entrepreneurial Action,
2026
University of Richmond
Moral Boundaries: How Sacred Values And Cultural Tightness Influence Entrepreneurial Action, Paul Sanchez-Ruiz, Ileana Maldonado-Bautista, Peter G. Klein, Joseph Vaughn
Management Faculty Publications
This study examines how religiously grounded sacred values and cultural tightness shape entrepreneurial action. Scholarship on religious entrepreneurship often emphasizes how practices connected to believed superhuman powers motivate and support entrepreneurial processes and outcomes. We highlight a complementary perspective by theorizing that sacred values work as moral commitments rooted in religious practices that limit the action individuals view as acceptable under uncertainty. We further argue that the influence of sacred values depends on the cultural contexts in which entrepreneurial action is embedded. Using multilevel data from more than 14,000 individuals across 11 countries, we find that sacred values are negatively …
What Are The Factors Affecting The Financial Sustainability Of Social Enterprises In Egypt?,
2026
The American University in Cairo AUC
What Are The Factors Affecting The Financial Sustainability Of Social Enterprises In Egypt?, Mina Atta Ghaly
Theses and Dissertations
This thesis investigates what factors affect the financial sustainability of social enterprises (SEs) in Egypt, situating them within a constrained MSME, legal and sectoral context marked by informality, weak innovation and recurrent shocks. Drawing on global and Egyptian literature, it identifies ten candidate factors—business model, financial management, founders’ skills and mindset, revenue structure, sector and mission, legal framework and innovative finance, capacity building, investment mechanisms and “the right investor”, adaptability to shocks, and ecosystem conditions—and integrates them into an extended Social Enterprise Model Canvas. Using a qualitative, exploratory design with semi‑structured interviews of social enterprise founders, incubators/accelerators, investors and experts, …
Entrepreneurial New Firm Survival As A Performance Indicator : A Multi-Level Process Perspective,
2026
International University of Catalonia
Entrepreneurial New Firm Survival As A Performance Indicator : A Multi-Level Process Perspective, Szabolcs Németh, Andrea Bikfalvi Phd, Neus Vila-Brunet
Journal of Business & Entrepreneurship
Understanding the survival of new firms requires examining the intricate interplay of internal and external factors across various levels and stages. While existing literature often emphasizes performance metrics, mortality rates, or antecedents of survival, it frequently overlooks the dynamic and continuous nature of entrepreneurial survival. This study extends empirical research on new firm survival through multiple case studies of seven incubated firms within four incubators in Catalonia, north-eastern Spain. aiming to (1) examine new firm survival as a performance indicator by categorizing the elements of the process across various levels and stages; (2) integrate the factors influencing survival by identifying …
Thirsty For Success,
2026
DePaul University
Thirsty For Success
DePaul Magazine
While earning an undergraduate finance degree at DePaul’s Driehaus College of Business, Eddie Favela launched a bottled agua fresca startup that’s poised for national success.
