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Rough Patch? Remember What You're Made Of (And Other Tips) 

Mayra Jimenez, co-founder of the Orchid Boutique, a swimwear maker, describes three ways she overcomes setbacks.  Watch video

Why You Should Write an Annual Failure Report

Beyond the lessons learned, you'll establish a culture that emboldens your employees to take risks.  Read more

What I've Learned About Surviving the Start-up Cycle

In a rare moment of reflection, one founder shares two important lessons that have helped him get through the toughest days.  Read more

Turn a Good Worker Into a Great Manager: 6 Steps

It's noble to promote from within, but irresponsible if it's without preparation. Here's what you should do.  Read more

4 Surprisingly Effective Things to Say

As the boss, you have to know it all and always be in the right. Wrong. Try these simple, yet powerful words to build trust and lead with integrity.  Read more

Where Great Start-ups Go Wrong

The reason most new companies fail isn't what you'd think. Take a universal lesson (from a surprising source) to keep yours afloat.  Read more

Colossal Riches to Rags Entrepreneurial Story

David Siegel, CEO of Westgate Resorts, reveals a few things about why bigger is not necessarily better and how to keep your growing business from crashing.  Read more

The Real Reason Andrew Mason Was Fired

When times are good, maybe it's OK to be a fun CEO. But when your company struggles, fun certainly won't suffice.  Read more

How to Break Out of the 'Female Entrepreneur' Trap

Want to succeed as a female founder? Quit talking about being a female founder.  Read more

Protecting Your Online Reputation from Trolls: 8 Tips

Some customers have legitimate complaints. Others are just itching for a fight--or a refund. How to respond.  Read more

The Dark Side of Start-up Culture

In tech start-ups especially, there's the idea that if you can't go big, you can just go home. This tragic story shows just how dangerous that ethos can be.  Read more

Turn Failures Into Stepping Stones: 5 Ways

Surely someone's told you to 'embrace failure' before. Here's what that means, actually, and how to do it.  Read more

5 Impertinent Questions 

The co-founder of Gilt Groupe on her greatest lessons, biggest inspirations, and most painful mistakes  Watch video

Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will. Start Up Anyway

No start-up funds, Hurricane Katrina, and employee theft threatened to keep AAC Enterprises out of business. But Justin Hartenstein grew it to a $4 million e...  Read more

7 Lessons From The Beatles' Biggest Failure

What the Beatles' early failures can teach you about staffing, timing, market research, and product development.  Read more