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One employee behaving badly is enough to turn a solid business into a mess. And that's especially true when that one employee is you. Read more
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Ask yourself this one question... and then forget about what everyone else thinks you should do. Read more
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Nope, even Michelangelo embraced constraints. But don't take it too far; process shouldn't be perfect. Here's why. Read more
5 Reasons You Aren't a Great Boss
These common blind spots could be preventing you from being the manager you need to be. Read more
Innovation Run Amok
Is idea-overload pulling your company in too many different directions? How to tell--and what to do about it. 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
Just Because You Can Scale Doesn't Mean You Should
Online platforms allow for almost unlimited scaling. And that's precisely how your business can get into trouble. Read more
4 Tips to Build an Irresistible App
Catalog Spree developed the highest-ranked shopping app for the iPad. Here's how they did it. Read more
The Monty Python Guide to Running a Business
Because a little humor never hurts: 10 Monty Python quotes every business owner should know... and use! 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
Who Makes the Decisions: You or Your Software?
Automating certain tasks can save a ton of time and money. But it can make you less efficient, too, if you're not careful. 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
4 Company Programs Your Employees Hate
Surprise: They secretly despise that employee-of-the-month award. Find out what else your staff hates--and what to offer instead. Read more
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
When It's Time to Raise Prices
Need to make more money from your customers? Here's why a price hike might be your best option. Read more
Be Rich or Be Happy: Which Would You Choose?
Sorry, entrepreneurs: You're not likely to achieve both. Here's why. Read more
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Let a good one get away? That's a bad mistake but not the worst. Here's the one that trumps all the rest. 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
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Forget the pep talks, the reviews, and the carrots and sticks. Here's the one thing that you're probably not doing--but need to. 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
How to Motivate Employees? The Best Answer Ever
Effective motivation comes down to one surprising word... which might be why so many leaders fail to do it right. 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
5 Traits Remote Employees Must Have
Managing far-flung employees is always a challenge. (What are they doing, anyway?) Make it easier by hiring the right people first. Read more
Why 5 CEOs Are Better Than 1
Sound like a management nightmare? The CEOs at this company says it's the ideal way to run a business. Here's why. Read more
Failure Is an Option
When you're building a start-up, wrong turns are to be expected--and embraced. Here's how to make the most of them. 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
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How to live the entrepreneurial dream while minimizing your risks and maximizing your success. (Warning: This ain't easy.) Read more
JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon: This Is Leadership?
Since when does a mea culpa deserve praise? JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shows how low the leadership bar can go. Read more
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What separates the best from everyone else? (Hint: It's not about the money.) Read more
Taking On an Ambitious Project? Be Honest
It won't get you anywhere to gloss over the challenges of a new business venture. Three reasons why. 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
