Publications

August 1989
Supplement

Steven B. Belkin, Video

By: Michael J. Roberts and Howard H. Stevenson

This video both shows responses to student questions and updates the case material. View Details

June 1985
Teaching Note

CML Group, Inc.: Carroll Reed Ski Shops, Inc., Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Keywords: Sports Industry

June 1985
Teaching Note

Mark Olive, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

February 1985 (Revised January 1989)
Teaching Note

Introduction: Instructor's Manual: New Business Ventures and the Entrepreneur

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Business Startups

February 1985
Teaching Note

Atlas Lighting Co., Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Keywords: Manufacturing Industry

February 1985 (Revised January 1989)
Teaching Note

Allen Lane, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Teaching Note for (9-384-077). View Details

February 1985
Teaching Note

Ruth M. Owades, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Teaching Note for (9-383-051). View Details

February 1985
Teaching Note

Electrodec, Teaching Note

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

March 1983 (Revised November 1988)
Case

Michael Bregman

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Richard O. von Werssowetz

Michael Bregman has successfully opened pilot installations of two different restaurant concepts. He now must develop a strategy for growth, including decisions about fast or slow growth, use of company-owned versus franchised units, and how to use the different... View Details

Keywords: Decisions; Framework; Growth and Development Strategy; Franchise Ownership; Expansion

11 Jun 2019
Book

These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway

social change has been at the center of many entrepreneurial efforts by Harvard Business School alumni. Howard Stevenson discusses their pragmatic approaches to overcoming long odds. Unlocking the Customer... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

June 1984 (Revised March 1993)
Background Note

Securities Law and Public Offerings

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Describes the relevant securities laws which pertain to the public offering of securities, as well as the business issues and process of a public offering. View Details

Keywords: Laws and Statutes; Capital Markets; Initial Public Offering; Public Administration Industry

September 1983 (Revised July 1998)
Case

Heather Evans

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Focuses on the efforts of Heather Evans, a second-year MBA student, and her attempts to start her own dress business. Examines the business plan and the process of acquiring control over the financial and human resources necessary to implement the plan. View Details

Keywords: Business Plan; Business Startups; Investment; Human Resources; Strategic Planning; Apparel and Accessories Industry

September 2016
Teaching Note

Hotel Vertu: Financing the Venture in the Boutique Hotel Industry (Brief Case)

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Teaching Note for case 917-505. View Details

November 2013
Supplement

Martin Blair, Spreadsheet for Instructors (Brief Case)

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

November 2013
Supplement

Martin Blair, Spreadsheet for Students (Brief Case)

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

2011
Book

Getting to Giving: Fundraising the Entrepreneurial Way

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Shirley M. Spence

Getting to Giving is based on Stevenson's many years as a donor, fundraiser and entrepreneur. The book offers practical techniques and real life stories, and brings passion and humor to the art and science of asking for money. Topics included in the book... View Details

Keywords: Fund Raising; Fundraising; Non-profit Management; Strategy; Nonprofit Organizations; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving

March 2008 (Revised June 2009)
Compilation

"Doer's Profile" Bill Gates (William H.) (1955 - )

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Shirley M. Spence

Profile of Bill Gates designed to facilitate a discussion of the nature of enduring success. Includes both biographical data and excerpts from autobiographical records. View Details

Keywords: Business Ventures; Personal Development and Career; Success; Computer Industry; Information Technology Industry

January 2002 (Revised August 2006)
Background Note

New Venture Financing

By: Howard H. Stevenson and Michael J. Roberts

Describes the various alternative financing alternatives available to new ventures. A rewritten version of an earlier note. View Details

Keywords: Financing and Loans; Business Startups

December 2001
Compilation

"Doer's Profile" Katherine Graham (1917-2001)

By: Laura L. Nash and Howard H. Stevenson

Designed to facilitate a discussion of the nature of enduring success. Includes both biographical data and excerpts from autobiographical material. View Details

Keywords: Success; Journalism and News Industry