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Owens Sawmill: A Family Business Facing A Social Responsibility Dilemma, Dianne H. Welsh, David Rawlings
Owens Sawmill: A Family Business Facing A Social Responsibility Dilemma, Dianne H. Welsh, David Rawlings
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
This is a real case involving an SME that produces southern hardwood finished lumber. The family business faces a social responsibility dilemma in terms of displaced workers and limited job opportunities in the surrounding labor market if they purchase a new saw that would modernize production, improve profitability, and eliminate 50 percent of their labor costs. The most logical employment for these workers would be a cutter, loader, or hauler of logs, which have been determined to be some of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. This case requires students to examine the decision-making process of a modest …
Entrepreneurial Selection And Use Of Legal Counsel, Stephen J. Schanz
Entrepreneurial Selection And Use Of Legal Counsel, Stephen J. Schanz
New England Journal of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs starting new ventures will encounter a host of legal issues requiring consultation with an attorney on an episodic or ongoing basis. It is critical that careful attention be given to the attorney selection process to properly match the needs of the company with the credentials of the attorney. Additionally, options should be explored regarding the billing and payment methodologies the attorney is willing to entertain. The financial resources and cash flow of young companies will likely have a direct impact on the financial agreements entered into with legal counsel. Further, companies desirous of offering the attorney a stake in …
Social Entrepreneurship & Direct Marketing, Todd A. Finkle
Social Entrepreneurship & Direct Marketing, Todd A. Finkle
Todd A Finkle