A small business founder may dream of an entrepreneurial paradise staffed by top talent who will be well-paid and whose long-term allegiance will be secured by perks, such as sabbaticals, nap pods, massage chairs and on-site gyms.

But it takes more than an enduring fantasy to transform an entrepreneurial vision to a startup that has more than a 50/50 chance at survival for the near term, let alone the long term. Read More →