The Value of Mission Statements for Small Businesses - January, 2003
with Joydeep Chatterjee (MBA Class of 2002)
Published and presented at the proceedings of 17th Annual USASBE (United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship) National Conference, Hilton Head Island, SC, 23-25 Jan 2003.

Global Partnerships: Sharing Innovative Educational Methods - March, 2002
The George Washington University Council for Advancement of Small Business (CASB) and the non-profit organization, World Resource Institute (WRI), have partnered to involve students as consultants for small businesses throughout the Latin American region.

An Entrepreneurial Revolution: Small/Medium Businesses on the Move - January 2002
The USA’s entrepreneurial culture is the strongest in the world. The
9-11 tragedy and economic slowdown (hereafter termed the “dilemma”)
will increase the number of small businesses and new business
opportunities. Don’t forget that small businesses create 75% of new
jobs so when the economy downswings, entrepreneurship swings upward.
Actually venture capitalists will invest more then $35 billion in
start-ups this year.

Converting Fear Into Proactive Awareness - October, 2001
Dr. Toftoy offers his perspective on the September 11 tragedy:
I had two Vietnam tours as a ranger/paratrooper fighting against the terrorists. Wounded twice, shot down in a helicopter I realized that terrorists and guerillas only respect action--not words. So we have to take action.