7 Easily Avoidable Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Fail
You have no excuse not to see these potential hurdles coming--so don't let them trip you up. Read more
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'Why Did I Stay In When Everything Was Pointing Me to Get Out?' 
Stephen McDonnell, founder of Applegate, an organic meat producer, explains what happened after the original bacon smokehouse he bought burned down in 1988. Watch video
The Power of Praise
Do you only pay lip service to the value of praise and recognition? Here's a good way to find out. Read more
4 Tips to Expand Your Niche Business
The potential opportunities might be much bigger and broader than you think. Think outside your niche with these tips. Read more
Rise of the Microserver
Go ahead and keep your data in-house. Thanks to some of the macro names in computing, servers are going micro and getting more efficient. Read more
Don't Think You Need Change. Think Again
Just because something's working fine, doesn't mean it can't be even better. Read more
'Go Spend $2 Million as Fast as You Can'
Serial entrepreneur Frank Addante knew everything at his latest venture, the Rubicon Project, must scale from the very start. Watch video
The Best Promotion Is Never Self Promotion
Once you've been in the spotlight, it's really hard to step back into the shadows--but you should. Read more
How Not to Do Target Marketing
Will women buy a toolbox just because it's pink? Don't assume you know anything about what your customers really want. Read more
It's Not Rocket Science: Eliminate Stress
When it feels like everything is on the line and you just can't get a grip, try one of these ridiculously easy strategies to keep your cool. Read more
4 Ways to Embrace Big Data
Here's a handful of useful tools to collect the kind of data you need to make better business decisions. Read more
4 Tips to Take Your Company to the Next Level
Stuck at a plateau? Here are four things that could help your business reach new heights. Read more
21 Things That Beat Your New Year's Resolution
These goals are probably easier to accomplish than that new diet--and they're likely more rewarding, too. Read more
How Data Can Help You Land Top Talent
Want to hire a bright star? It's time to revisit how long you takes you to make a job offer--and find ways to streamline it. Read more
Why Money Can Hurt Your Marketing
The size of your advertising spend has little to do with your success. In fact, sometimes too much cash can be a very bad thing. Read more
One Business Decision That Changes Everything
Derek Sivers--successful entrepreneur, speaker, and blogger--explains the basic decision every entrepreneur needs to make. Read more
Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs
Inspiration can come from anywhere. These nine books may not all fit into the "business book" genre, but they're still must-reads. Read more
Give a Damn--From Day One
The best way to channel your do-good impulses? Build a social mission into your business from the very beginning. Here's how. Read more
4 Most Important Qualities of an Entrepreneur
Forget about your business idea--most of them don't pan out anyway. Here's what it really takes to succeed. Read more
8 Reasons Not to Hire a PR Firm
If you find yourself agreeing with any of these statements, save your money. A PR firm isn't for you. Read more
4 Powerful Words Employees Need to Hear
There are lots of ways to make a positive impact on your staff. But the best involves four simple words. Read more
5 Things Disruptive Start-ups Do Well
Some entrepreneurs think it's crazy to go after an industry dominated by big players. Not this guy. Read more
Can Introverts Be Great Entrepreneurs?
Conventional wisdom suggests you must be bold and outgoing to be successful. Here's why the stereotype doesn't hold up. Read more
Whittle Down Your To-Do List. Finally
Those items at the bottom of the list? You know you'll never get to them, so stop trying--there's a better way to get more done. Read more
How to Turn a Commodity into a Unique Business
Here's how one founder turned popcorn--yes, popcorn--into a multi-million dollar company. Read more
5 Reasons Why You Need a Shrink
The start-up life is lonely and stressful. Without solid emotional support, your new venture might be dead in the water. Read more
Ray Kurzweil: 'Users Should Be Passionately Involved in Every Stage of an Invention'
Inventor Ray Kurzweil talks about how he created the first print-to-speech reading machine so blind people would use it. Also an author, Kurzweil's most rece... Watch video
The Case Against Holiday Sales
This time of year, your competitors slash prices to reel in the holiday shoppers. Here's why that's not a game you should play. Read more
4 Tips to Help Veterans Succeed at Your Company
Veterans can make for highly disciplined and skilled employees. Make sure you set them up for success with these tips. Read more
4 Decision-Making Mistakes to Avoid
Every day, you must make decisions large and small. Here's what's keeping you from making them more confidently. Read more
How Much Poor Performers Cost You
Chances are, you're spending too much time on employees who don't deliver. Here are seven tips to pull yourself out of the time suck. Read more
10 Unexpected Reasons to Give Thanks
Forget the turkey. This Thanksgiving, be thankful for a few things you might not consider blessings--but should. Read more
2 Simple Keys to Define Your Brand
What does your brand stand for? Probably a lot less than you think. Here's why you need to rethink it. Read more
Beware the Achievement Trap
Just because you believe you should achieve something doesn't mean you will. Here are four ways to avoid this common trap. Read more
How to Cultivate Truly Loyal Customers
Every business wants loyal customers--but loyalty comes in many different flavors. Read more
