[166] MTSU Entrepreneurship Expert Discusses Business Growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 25, 2010
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081

MTSU ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERT DISCUSSES BUSINESS GROWTH
Former CEO Doug Tatum Lends Knowledge of Real World Experience to Leaders

(MURFREESBORO) – Doug Tatum, associate professor in the MTSU Department of Business Communication and Entrepreneurship, will shed light on the topic “Too Big to be Small, Too Small to be Big: Navigating No Man’s Land” in a panel discussion before the Young Presidents’ Organization at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Austin, Tex.
Along with experienced CEOs, Tatum will provide insight on how to avoid hurdles during the time in a company’s development when its payroll grows from fewer than 20 employees to more than 100 workers.
Tatum, holder of the Wright Travel Chair in Entrepreneurship, is a recognized expert on the capital markets and entrepreneurial growth businesses. He has testified before Congress concerning financing issues faced by growing companies and tax policy.
The author of No Man’s Land: What to do when your company is too big to be small and too small to be big, Tatum was Chairman and CEO of Tatum LLC for more than 17 years, growing the company to the largest executive services consulting firm in the United States with more than 1,000 employees and professionals in 30 offices. He later served on the firm’s board and as Chairman Emeritus until the company merged with Spherion Corporation in early 2010.
Founded 60 years ago in New York, the Young Presidents’ Organization is an international network of 17,000 members providing peer mentors and education for young business leaders.
For more information about the event, call 512-796-3321 or send an e-mail to wendy@ypoaustin.com. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 1. To talk to Tatum about entrepreneurship in today’s economy, contact him at 615-898-2785 or dtatum@mtsu.edu.

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ATTENTION, MEDIA: For a color jpeg photo of Doug Tatum, contact Gina Logue in the MTSU Office of News and Public Affairs at 615-898-5081 or gklogue@mtsu.edu.


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