How Google's Page Redesign Could Affect Your Business
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the search giant tweaked its search result pages. Here's what you need to know. Read story
OWNERS' MANUAL 
Jeff Haden
8 Things Remarkably Successful People Do
The most successful people in business work differently. See what they do--and why it works. Read story
How to Be a Great Radio Guest
You may be a great speaker. But do you know how to shine on the radio? Read story
7 Tips to Find a Great Overseas Supplier
You've developed a product. So how do you find a cost-effective and reliable supplier? Read story
9 Tips to Turn an Idea into a Business
Here's a straightforward approach to analyze a product's potential and bring it to market. Read story
13 Buzzwords to Stop Using
The first few times you say these phrases, you might sound 'in the know.' But the road to pretentiousness--and silliness--is a short one. Read story
Go National? Not This Fast-Growing Chain
Bojangles' restaurants have a huge regional following among customers and franchisees. It could go national--but it doesn't. Here's why. Read story
When Business Is an Endurance Sport
Think you have passionate customers? Try being in the marathon business. Here's how one sports marketing firm keeps its customers happy. Read story
How to Use Accounting as Strategy
Accounting isn't just a necessary evil; sometimes the methods used can be a key part of your business strategy. Read story
Google's Earnings: Good News for Advertisers
Buried in the search giant's third-quarter earnings is a stat every e-commerce company should know. Read story
The Emerging Market You're Probably Ignoring
Here's what you don't know about this market: More than half the population is under 25 years old--and that's a big business opportunity. Read story
The Undercover Interview Technique
Want real insight into a job candidate's fit? Try adding the undercover interview to your hiring tool kit. Read story
How to Land a Distributor for Your Product
A distributor can really pump up your sales volume--if you know how to land one. Read story
What Groundbreaking Advertisers Know
Video game ads used to follow the same old script. But Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg wanted to shake things up. Here's how he did it. Read story
6 Books for the Well-Rounded Entrepreneur
Starting a business, personal productivity, marketing skills--these good reads cover the essentials an entrepreneur needs to master. Read story
6 Ways to Spoil Great PR Opportunities
Recognize any of the behaviors on this list? If so, you might be getting in the way of your company getting good PR. Read story
9 People You Must Remove From Your Inner Circle
When you're trying to get a business off the ground, the people you surround yourself with matter. Keep these nine types at a distance. Read story
How to Start a Small Business in a Few Hours
Starting a business is surprisingly simple--you just need to take the first step. Here's how to get through the administrative hurdles faster than you think. Read story
5 Ways to Send Productivity Through the Roof
Here's how to motivate employees to get more done--no extra money or real effort required. Read story
How to Dramatically Improve SEO
Here's an easy way to determine what your customers want--and how to best meet their needs. Read story
8 Qualities of Fearless Entrepreneurs
You know the type: They do things other business owners only dream of doing--and usually succeed. Here's what sets them apart. Read story
Simple Tips to Make Your Website Look More Credible
Credibility makes--and breaks--online businesses. Here's how a newcomer in a competitive industry can build trust with customers. Read story
8 Ways to Improve Your 'About Us' Page
Chances are, it's one of the most-visited pages on your site. It's probably also the weakest. Here's how to fix it. Read story
How to Make Huge Decisions
The power of a group is great when you need to get things done. When you need to make a huge decision, not so much. Read story
9 Things You Wish Job Candidates Knew
Sure, you'll consider their qualifications. But admit it: This is what you're really looking for during interviews. Read story
Be Happier: 10 Things to Stop Doing Right Now
Sometimes the route to happiness depends more on what you don't do. Read story
Best Way to Get Great Talent: Train or Hire?
When it's time to fill a key position, should you look inside or outside your company? Here's a look at the pros and cons of both strategies. Read story
The Power of Small Moments
You never know when you might make a huge difference in another person's life--so always assume you can. Read story
Sponsoring an Event? Tips to Maximize Your Return
Don't just slap your brand on a banner and call it a day. Here's how to get the most from your event marketing dollars. Read story
One Killer Sales Skill You've Forgotten to Use
The more sales training you've received, the more likely that you've forgotten the most important sales technique of all. Read story
Don't Just Buy Local, Buy Personal
Buying local is great, but to really support local entrepreneurs, go one step farther and buy personal. Read story
Bosses: When You Should--and Shouldn't--Speak
If you're the kind of boss who automatically takes the lead--whatever the issue at hand--you need to read this. Read story
The Key to Noodles & Company's Explosive Growth
The privately held chain now has more than 300 locations. But it didn't get there through the traditional franchise route. Read story
One Employee Message That Should Never Be Mixed
Vision, goals, and guidelines all are important. But not as important as this. Read story
The Power of Gratitude
When a thank you is more than a reflex gesture it can make a powerful and lasting impact. Read story
How to Take Your Business to New Heights
Do you know what your company can do when you really hustle? Now's the time to find out. Read story
7 Classic Principles of Successful Start-ups
Every new venture is different, but the principles for success often remain the same. Read story
Best Interview Technique You Never Use
The more questions you ask, the more you learn about a job candidate, right? Wrong. Here's a better strategy. Read story
Best Reason to Go Home Early Today
Contracts and proposals and fame and fortune can wait until tomorrow. Today, even if just for one day, flip your priorities and go home early. Read story
How to Create Your Own Pension Plan
Want a set amount of income when you retire? You don't have to work for a big, old-school company to get it. Read story
