How I Find and Hire the World's Best Employees
It's no secret that great people build great companies, so it's baffling that more companies don't treat recruiting as the most important job. Read more
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5 Traits Your Next Freelancer Must Have
Need a good hired gun? Here's what to look for. Read more
4 Rewards That Are More Powerful Than Money
They reinforce positive behaviors, boost motivation, and build employees' self-esteem. Bonus: They won't cost you anything. Read more
10 Leadership Lessons From a Super Bowl Coach
Moves that every entrepreneur should steal from the Tom Coughlin playbook. Read more
The 10 Worst Things to Say When You Fire Someone
Firing someone is hard -- but getting fired is always harder. Don't make it worse by putting your foot in your mouth. Read more
8 Things Your Employees Need Most
Forget about raises and better benefits. Those are important -- but this is what your staff really wants. Read more
7 Undeniable Truths of Employee Pay
To you, their salaries are just a line item in the budget. To your employees, they're much more. Read more
3 Things Every CEO Must Do in 2012
Put these on your list of tasks not to delegate this year. Read more
If This Isn’t How You Recruit, You’re Doing It Wrong
The six steps every business owner must follow to find better talent. Read more
Why Your Hiring Process Is Fatally Flawed
You ask a ton of questions. Your process is exhaustive -- and exhausting. And that might be your problem. Read more
Are Your Employees Stealing From You?
The average business loses 6 percent of revenue from employee theft. How to make sure it doesn't happen at your company. Read more
Start a Killer Restaurant: 6 Tips
Advice from a white guy in Texas who became an award-winning sushi chef and restaurant owner. Read more
Ask Inc.: Can a New Hire Sign a Non-Compete Later?
Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden is taking your start-up questions. Up this week: How to handle an employee who won't agree to a non-compete. Read more
10 Things I Want in a Business Partner
You don't have to agree on everything. If you do, you haven't found the right person. Read more
7 Things Your Employees Never Want to Hear
Sometimes, what you say can and will work against you. Read more
Why You’re Not Happy
Starting a business can be rewarding but it's hardly the road to happiness. Seven reasons why you're still unhappy. Read more
7 Must-Have Qualities to Look for in Employees
The smaller your business, the more crucial it is to get every new hire right. If you find someone with these 7 traits, make an offer -- quick. Read more
The One Decision Every Great Entrepreneur Makes
Good founders benefit from vision and courage. But great founders know their success hinges on this one crucial decision. Read more
9 Ways to Ruin a Performance Review
It's that time of year again. What seems to be another chore to you is hugely important to your employees -- so don't blow it. Read more
Dysfunctional Family? You'd Make a Great Entrepreneur
Most successful founders are no strangers to chaos and stress. In fact, they learned how to deal with it gracefully at a very young age. Read more
5 Reasons Your Hiring Process Stinks
Let's face it: When you're small, every hire counts. Make sure you aren't making one of these common hiring mistakes. Read more
Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes
Still trying to tap your network for favors before you've offered anything yourself? Big mistake. Read more
Hiring? Up Your Game with LinkedIn
If you use it right, LinkedIn can be one of the most powerful tools in your HR toolbox. Read more
Top 6 Management Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
The business plan is the easy part. Managing and leading a team? That's where the learning curve gets very steep. Read more
5 Jobs Every Entrepreneur Should Have Before Starting a Business
Think of it as the required curriculum in the School of Hard Knocks. Read more
The Great Debate: Should I Enforce a Dress Code?
We're not big on rules. But reasonable people can disagree about the merits of casual wear vs. suits and sport coats. Read more
Snag the Brightest Young Talent (It's not About the Money)
Can't compete with Wall Street salaries? Use these creative strategies for attracting the best Gen-Y talent. Read more
Maybe CEOs Need a New Title
Chief Executive Officer doesn't reflect the CEO's most important responsibility. Here's a title that does. Read more
7 Questions You Must Ask Before You Hire Anyone
To hire or not to hire is never just one simple question. Before you staff up, here are seven things you need to consider. Read more
Overworked? 4 Signs You Need to Recharge
Take a cue from endurance athletes: Here are four ways to tell you're about to hit a performance wall. Read more
10 Tips on Hiring for Creativity
Creativity is the root of innovation. But how can you find the right kind of inspired individual to bring into your office? We asked some of the country's be... Read more
How to Use Competitive Intelligence to Gain an Advantage
A growing industry will help you keep tabs on—and stay ahead of—your company's competition. A guide to ethically gathering data on your rivals Read more
How to Foster Innovation Through Diverse Workgroups
Diverse teams can produce better results for your company. Here's how to incorporate diversity—and individuality—to create a more innovative business. Read more
How to Hire for Creativity
If you want to build an innovative company, you had better make it your business to find employees who think outside the box. Read more
How to Find the Right Temp Agency
Temporary workers can help small businesses weather economic ups and downs. To get great ones in the door, you need to choose the right temp agency. Read more
