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Shrinkflation has impacted many popular products in grocery stories nationwide. (Photo: Elena Berd-stock.adobe.com)
What Is Shrinkflation? Why Shoppers Are Getting Less for Their Dollar Babson Economics Professor Lidija Polutnik explains why brands shrink products while selling them for the same price., and why some products feel the squeeze more than others.
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November 26, 2024

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Cheryl Kiser speaks in front of an executive education class
Skip the Small Talk—Use This Powerful Tool to Build Meaningful Relationships and Create Lasting Change Unlock the power of public narrative and discover why it’s important for entrepreneurs to reflect on the experiences and values that have shaped them, writes Cheryl Kiser in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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November 20, 2024

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Portrait of Anastacia Yefimenko
You Don’t Need Thousands to Turn Your Business Idea into Reality Anastacia Yefimenko ’25 launched her company, Elcove, on a low budget by being resourceful and creative. She shares her tips in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 28, 2024

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These Two Industries Are Paving the Path to Use AI Effectively You don’t have to work in retail or health care to learn from what they’re doing to leverage the power of artificial intelligence, writes professor Peter Cohan in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 25, 2024

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Live from New York: What 50 Years of SNL Teaches about Entrepreneurship Celebrating its 50th season, “Saturday Night Live” began as a rebellious upstart and became a cultural institution. Babson professor Jeff Shay ’87, MBA’91 reflects on its ongoing entrepreneurial spirit.
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October 23, 2024

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Portrait of Saranga Pagadala
How I Pivoted to Entrepreneurship, and What I Learned about Purpose, Perseverance, and People Saranga Pagadala ’23 found a new purpose in starting a business. Here are three lessons that shaped his entrepreneurial journey, he writes in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 22, 2024

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Scott Taylor speaks in a classroom
Most Entrepreneurs Lack This One Quality That’s Essential for Success—Do You? With practice, any leader can become more externally self-aware. Here’s why it is so important and how you can start building it, writes Professor Scott Taylor in an article from Entrepreneur magazine.
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October 18, 2024

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Brett Jewkes speaks to a class
Career Advice and Insider Insights from the World of Sports Brett Jewkes, of The Blank Family of Businesses, offers insights on the business and inner workings of sports in his latest visit to Babson, which has introduced a popular sports management concentration.
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October 4, 2024

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced employees will return to the office five days a week. (Photo: Askar - stock.adobe.com)
Amazon’s Return-to-Office Mandate Stirs Debate on Collaboration, Fairness, and Flexibility Amazon’s return-to-office policy could trigger issues with employee motivation and workplace fairness, according to Babson thought leaders.
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September 25, 2024

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Oasis performs in concert
Don’t Look Back in Anger: Business Lessons from the Oasis Reunion Disagreements are a fact of life in rock bands and in business. Management professor Amanda Weirup looks at the improbable Oasis reunion and what it reflects in the wider world of business.
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September 19, 2024

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