OWNERS' MANUAL  

Jeff Haden


5 Things to Un-Learn From School

You spent a lot of time getting an education. But if you want to make it as an entrepreneur, it's time to forget some of what you learned.  Read story

Be Rich or Be Happy: Which Would You Choose?

Sorry, entrepreneurs: You're not likely to achieve both. Here's why.  Read story

The Biggest Hiring Mistake You Will Ever Make

Let a good one get away? That's a bad mistake but not the worst. Here's the one that trumps all the rest.  Read story

Your Most Powerful Leadership Tool

Forget the pep talks, the reviews, and the carrots and sticks. Here's the one thing that you're probably not doing--but need to.  Read story

How to Motivate Employees? The Best Answer Ever

Effective motivation comes down to one surprising word... which might be why so many leaders fail to do it right.  Read story

6 Ways to Give Back

Success isn't just a reward; it's a responsibility. Celebrity chef Eric Ripert shares six ways any business can make a difference by giving back.  Read story

5 Traits Remote Employees Must Have

Managing far-flung employees is always a challenge. (What are they doing, anyway?) Make it easier by hiring the right people first.  Read story

How to Get a Job at a Small Business

Working for an entrepreneur is the perfect training ground for would-be founders. Here's how to get hired.  Read story

6 Tips to Boost Your Web Presence

If these tactics worked for LanceArmstrong.com, they can work for your business.  Read story

6 Habits of Truly Memorable People

How to stick out in the minds of your colleagues and customers--no gimmicks required.  Read story

The Best (and Hardest) Way to Start a Company

How to live the entrepreneurial dream while minimizing your risks and maximizing your success. (Warning: This ain't easy.)  Read story

9 Qualities of Remarkable Entrepreneurs

What separates the best from everyone else? (Hint: It's not about the money.)  Read story

Friday Fail: Worst Bosses

Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and embarrassment. This week: Your worst bosses.  Read story

One Surprising Way Apple and Google Excel

Sure, they create innovative products. But these companies outdo their competitors in another, very important way.  Read story

5 Laws of Business You’ve Never Heard Of

If Isaac Newton had studied companies, he would have discovered these principles that govern how managers work.  Read story

25 Signs Your Ego Is Out of Control

A healthy dose of self-confidence is a very good thing for an entrepreneur... until it's not.  Read story

7 Fatal Interviewer Mistakes

Job candidates aren't the only ones who screw up interviews. Here are seven blunders interviewers make--and how to avoid them.  Read story

6 Books You Must Read

While most business books are interesting, most of them won't really change your professional or personal life. These can.  View slideshow

How to Make the Perfect Job Offer: 9 Tips

Now that you've found your top candidate, don't lose her. Here's how to seal the deal.  Read story

Friday Fail: Customers Who Won't Pay

Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: worst excuses from delinquent customers.  Read story

Have Brand, Will License: 9 Tips to Do It Right

Think you've got a brand with a life of its own? Make these smart moves now.  Read story

Change Any Habit Painlessly: 6 Tips

Almost everything you currently do... you can do even better. Here's how.  Read story

Great Entrepreneurs on the Companies They Love

It takes one to know one. So we asked a range of successful entrepreneurs to name the companies they admire most and why.  View slideshow

Friday Fail: Strangest Company Policies

Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: senseless workplace policies.  Read story

Simplest Way to Get Smarter

Forget the puzzles, games, and mental exercises. There's an easier way to boost your brain power.  Read story

Social Media Smackdown: LinkedIn vs. Twitter

Those Twitter 'influencers' you're chasing to help you spread the word? They might not be worth your time and effort.  Read story

4 Vital Interview Questions to Ask

Most candidates can hack your interview questions to tell you what you want to hear. But if you approach it right, not these.  Read story

7 Signs You’re Not Entrepreneur Material

Finally ready to take the plunge? Don't--if any of these signs look familiar.  Read story

Save a Struggling Business: 8 Tips

Starting a company from scratch has its appeal, but fixing a broken company can be more profitable... and satisfying.  Read story

Friday Fail: Worst Workplace Romance

Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: Good lovin' gone bad in the office.  Read story

Toughen Up, Ladies: 7 Ways to Be a Better Negotiator

Studies show women lack confidence when it comes to asking for what they want. Here's how to get it back.  Read story

The Worst Kind of Question You Can Ask

Stop sucking all the creativity out of the room. When you want ideas and feedback, don't ask for them like this.  Read story

12 Ways to Attack Any Challenge

Stuck in a rut? Need to accomplish the impossible? Step right up. Here's how to get started.  Read story

Where to Find Great Talent: 5 Contrarian Ideas

You can hire the best, even if you're on a budget. You just need to know where to look.  Read story

How to Make Smarter Decisions on the Fly

A better process to think through your choices when the stakes are high.  Read story

7 Ways to Screw Up a New Employee

Want that new hire to get off to a great start? Forget about following these nuggets of conventional wisdom.  Read story

Friday Fail: Worst Fireable Offenses

Tired of success stories? Every Friday on Inc.com we bring you epic tales of failure and shame. This week: Getting sacked.  Read story

Women: More Honest and Hardworking?

What's the workplace really like? A new survey claims women are working their tails off... and men are more likely to play hooky.  Read story

5 Things Remarkable Bosses Never Do

What you don't do can sometimes make a bigger impact than what you do.  Read story

6 Ways Successful People Stand Out

Substance trumps style in the long run. Here's how to make the kind of impression that lasts.  Read story