To sustain long-term growth, minority business enterprises must continuously innovate.  Some innovations can be more or less sophisticated or difficult to implement than others. Regardless of the level of difficulty, successful innovations lead to increased business competitiveness and profitability.  This paper provides a guide to implement business innovations successfully. Written by the faculty at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth in collaboration with the Minority Business Development Agency, it also tells the story of several minority entrepreneurs who have embraced innovation, and as a result, have taken their businesses to the next level.  The paper was prepared in support of the American Competitive Initiative, which recognizes the need for U.S. companies to remain competitive in the global market through innovation.

Ivonne Cunarro Klein