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
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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
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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
How to Ask Better Questions
You may have what sounds like the best idea in the world. But before you do anything else, try to poke as many holes in it as you can. Read more
6 Habits of Truly Memorable People
How to stick out in the minds of your colleagues and customers--no gimmicks required. Read more
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 more
9 Qualities of Remarkable Entrepreneurs
What separates the best from everyone else? (Hint: It's not about the money.) Read more
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 more
How to Find Your Next Great Idea
Sometimes it's smarter to ditch the dream of finding something brand new. Try riding someone else's wave instead. Read more
What's Wrong With the Lean Start-up
It sounds like straightforward enough advice to build a better business, but the approach has serious flaws. Read more
Best Online Marketing Trick? Go Offline
An online dating service got more than 100,000 sign-ups using posters and fliers. Here's how they did it. Read more
How to Road-Test Your Business Model
Two steps that can save you precious time and resources in the early days of your start-up. Read more
Customers Not Buying? 4 Smart Business Moves
This entrepreneur launched his business 12 days before 9/11. He survived--and thrived--by adapting his plan on the fly. Read more
Best Career Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Step No. 1: Forget the idea that great entrepreneurs drop out of school. (Some do, but most don't.) Then follow this simple plan. Read more
5 Ways to Survive the Worst Days
One day you're on top, the next you couldn't feel lower. Entrepreneurs share their tips for getting through dark days. Read more
Leverage Big Data in Your Small Business: 5 Tips
Giant corporations use data analysis to fine-tune their marketing. So can you. Read more
4 Steps to Innovate the P&G Way
Don't have the $2 billion R&D budget of P&G? Not to worry. CTO Bruce Brown says any company can master this process. Read more
Want to Build a Business to Last? Here’s the Secret
Google, Apple, Amazon, and Facebook all know the strategy. Here's how you can make it work for your business. Read more
Are You an Entrepreneur Imposter? I Don't Buy It
You got where you are being who you are. You'll go far by accepting and understanding your brain and personality attributes, and encouraging others to do so ... Read more
Become an Entrepreneur--No Idea Required
You get a salary, equity, mentors, and more. An inside look at how a San Francisco 'foundry' plans to build the next killer start-up. Read more
Patents? You Don't Need No Stinking Patents!
Your No. 1 job is to get to market and start making money. Here's why protecting your IP should stay off your to-do list. Read more
What College Students Can Teach Entrepreneurs
Five ways I was recently amazed by undergrads competing in a business plan competition at Texas Christian University. Read more
Change Any Habit Painlessly: 6 Tips
Almost everything you currently do... you can do even better. Here's how. Read more
When Old IP Comes Back From the Dead
Deceased rapper Tupac Shakur came back to the stage via hologram. What does that have to do with your IP strategy? Plenty. Read more
Is Your Business Going Through Puberty?
You know those awkward growing pains? They happen to companies, too. Prepare for the inevitable changes with these tips. Read more
How to Create a Viral Campaign (Hint: You Can’t)
Whether or not your marketing takes off--and takes on a life of its own--isn't really up to you. But you can set yourself up for success. Read more
Simplest Way to Get Smarter
Forget the puzzles, games, and mental exercises. There's an easier way to boost your brain power. Read more
3 Cloud Services That Make Work Easier
Protect yourself against data loss, security blunders, and--that real productivity killer--inefficiency. Read more
