https://blog.tappmath.com/ Recent content on TAPPMATH BLOG Hugo -- gohugo.io en © Dr. Tapp's Mathematical Endeavors LLC Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:27:06 -0400 https://blog.tappmath.com/posts/letter-to-a-young-entrepreneur/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:27:06 -0400 https://blog.tappmath.com/posts/letter-to-a-young-entrepreneur/ Background The past year and a half I have watched a friend build and launch a new business. This article shares ideas that are important when building a new business. Some concepts I have taught in a Math for MBAs course. Other concepts I wish were taught in such a course. The terms in this article are important to identify paths to profitability. Perhaps, more importantly, this article can help identify when a business will not be profitable.