The Only Definition of Success That Matters
To a small business owner, to an employee--to anyone--there is only one way to determine success. Read more
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How to Make Money in Tech
Even as technology solves problems, it creates new ones. And that's good news for aspiring tech entrepreneurs. Read more
Where We Find Inspiration 
Mike Samson and his CrowdSpring co-founder Ross Kimbarovsky look to other start-ups for daily inspiration. Watch video
How to Beat a Giant at Its Own Game
Can a database start-up go up against Oracle? Here are two reasons why this one has a fighting chance. Read more
How to Start the Next IDEO
Launching a creative company comes with its own unique challenges. Here are eight pieces of advice from founders who have been through it. Read more
4 Reasons It Pays to Be Clueless
Forget an MBA. Or even business experience. Some of the best entrepreneurs never would have launched if they had known better. Read more
Most Important Thing You've Lost
Remember the first day you became your own boss? Remember how you felt? Here's how to get that back. Read more
How to Get Employees Thinking Like Entrepreneurs
The benefits? They have more fun at work and you get great new ideas. Here's how to do it. Read more
Where to Find Your Next Big Idea
Five strategies to help you come up with a winning business idea. Read more
Is This Your Employees' Idea of Service?
When an employee flipped off a key customer, this CEO realized his company had a culture problem. Here's how he fixed it. Read more
3 Questions to Jumpstart Your Creativity
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says three questions can set you on the path to leading a more creative company. Watch video
Easy Tricks to Better Brainstorming
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner gives practical advice for how to improve your brainstorming process. Watch video
Never Shoot Down a Bad Idea
Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Josh Linkner says you should never discourage them from coming to you with new ideas. Watch video
How to Be More Creative, Every Day
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner talks about his techniques for getting shy employees to open up and be more creative. Watch video
How to Overcome Creative Fear
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says everyone--not just a few--in your company must be creative in order to be successful. Watch video
Don't Be Afraid to Go Against the Norm
Entrepreneur and VC Josh Linkner says if you want to beat your competition, you should try doing something that no one else would dare attempt. Watch video
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
Five things you can do to prepare your children for the life of an entrepreneur. Read more
3 Ways Big Data Will Transform Your Company
Greylock Partners' data czar DJ Patil takes a look into the future of data--and what it means for you. Read more
Is Your Business Too High-Tech?
Just because machines can do things faster and cheaper than your employees doesn't mean they should. Read more
Why You Should Hire Like a Rock Band
Hiring tips from a musician-turned-CEO who runs one of the hottest recruiting companies in the gaming industry. Read more
Forget Big Changes. Just Take One Small Step
If your goal--in life or in business--is so big that you risk never reaching it, scale back your strategy. Read more
Get the Most Information When You Survey your Customers
Don't overlook the survey power of social media channels, says Idea Paint's Jeff Avallon. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Cou... Watch video
Why You Need to Flip Your Org Chart
If you want creative, motivated employees, then hierarchy has no place in your business. Read more
The Best Way to Make a Decision
Ask yourself this one question... and then forget about what everyone else thinks you should do. Read more
6 Must-Watch Movies About Entrepreneurs
The drama, the plot turns, the conflict. It's no wonder building a company makes for a good flick. Read more
5 Best Reasons to Be an Entrepreneur
Sure, being your own boss comes with the territory. But here are some other perks you probably haven't thought of. Read more
5 Ways to Get Big by Staying Small
Sure, downsizing your office will save you money. But it's good for collaboration and productivity, too. Read more
Build a Product Customers Will Buy: 5 Tips
You can't live without your product--but what about your customers? Five tips to ensure you're selling something people want. Read more
9 Business Clichés to Retire Forever
They've been used, misused, and abused. It's time to eliminate these buzz phrases from your speech entirely. Read more
Memorable Start-up Logos: 10 Tips
Great logos aren't accidents. Here's a look at a slew of thoughtfully designed logos and why they work. View slideshow
How Assumptions Infect Your Marketing
If you've never asked your customers what they want, then you really don't know. And that's a problem. Read more
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 more
How to Be Happier at Work: 3 Tips
Google's chief happiness officer shares some of the wisdom that has made the company's employees more content and productive. Read more
Why Start-up Culture Is Bad for Creativity
Founders are expected to perform under pressure, iterate on the fly, and fail fast. But is that ethos doing more harm than good? Read more
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 more
