Innovation


Recent Innovation Articles

Is Your Business Too High-Tech?

Just because machines can do things faster and cheaper than your employees doesn't mean they should.  Read more

How to Vet Investors--Before You Make a Deal 

Tips from John Harthorne, founder of Mass Challenge, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Build a Product-Driven Company

If you want to manage a hyper-growth company, start with a great product. Here's how.  Read more

Meet 3 Start-ups Behind Apple's New Maps

Inside Apple's strategy: How the company built its new maps feature by making a strategic partnership and spending hundreds of millions on acquisitions.  Read more

Be Graceful Under Pressure: 7 Tips

Why do some choke, while others stay cool and calm? It's all about you how prepare.  Read more

Why You Should Hire Like a Rock Band

Hiring tips from a musician-turned-CEO who runs one of the hottest recruiting companies in the gaming industry.  Read more

Master Personal Productivity 

Advice on how to increase your productivity from Ari Meisel, co-founder of Less Doing, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Host a Company Picnic: 5 Reasons

The sluggish economy may have you tempted to cut employee perks. Think twice.  Read more

Forget Big Changes. Just Take One Small Step

If your goal--in life or in business--is so big that you risk never reaching it, scale back your strategy.  Read more

Unlock Your Team's Creativity

The best ideas don't always come from the corner office. Here are three tactics for nurturing a healthy flow of ideas throughout your business.  Read more

Best Way to Learn to Be an Entrepreneur?

Should you work for a big company first, or stay as far away from them as possible? Read the debate and weigh in.  Read more

Go Ahead, Daydream

Eureka! New scientific research reveals the mind-opening benefits of letting your thoughts wander.  Read more

10 Ways You Should Never Describe Yourself

When other people use these words to describe your talents, it's OK. When you do it, you just sound like a pompous jerk.  Read more

3 Crucial Indicators to Track as Your Company Grows

Are you on the path to domination? Here are the key business traits you should routinely measure and assess to find out.  Read more

5 Steps to Evolving Your WOW

Like Tiger Woods, who has completely changed his swing mechanics several times in his career, it's necessary to adapt and improve your Way-Of-Working (WOW).  Read more

How to Test Your Minimum Viable Product

Will your idea fly with customers? Here's the best way to find out.  Read more

5 Tips to Spot True Innovators

It's not just a matter of finding creative dreamers; you need people who can turn ideas into money. Here's what to look for.  Read more

Fight Those Nagging Doubts: Turn Your Ideas Into Reality

Nagging thoughts can stop even the greatest ideas from becoming a reality. These 5 steps will build your dream into a dream company.  Read more

5 Ways to Win With Creativity

Stuck in a rut? Josh Linkner shared a few ways entrepreneurs can boost their teams' creativity, and use big ideas to beat out big competition.  Read more

4 Reasons to Love the Facebook IPO

Contrary to popular opinion, the IPO was good for the company and investors. And it certainly shouldn't scare you from going public.  Read more

Get the Most Information When You Survey your Customers 

Don't overlook the survey power of social media channels, says Idea Paint's Jeff Avallon. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Cou...  Watch video

Design a Company Logo That Stands Out 

Hold a design contest online, says Matt Mickiewicz, co-founder of 99designs. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

How to Thank Your Employees in Only 8 Words

Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking.  Read more

5 Reasons Your Company Needs More Moms

They're organized, can multi-task, and have zero time to screw around. In short: Moms are wired to kick ass.  Read more

Secret Weapon: Your Lucky Underwear?

Maybe it's not such a crazy idea to wear your lucky undies to your next investor pitch. Turns out, they really work.  Read more

Leadership Strategy: Always Take the High Road

When you lead a business, moving forward and achieving results are always more important than being right.  Read more

Why You Need to Flip Your Org Chart

If you want creative, motivated employees, then hierarchy has no place in your business.  Read more

Why Your Employees Think You're a Jerk

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

The Best Way to Make a Decision

Ask yourself this one question... and then forget about what everyone else thinks you should do.  Read more

6 Must-Watch Movies About Entrepreneurs

The drama, the plot turns, the conflict. It's no wonder building a company makes for a good flick.  Read more

Frenzy, Confusion Faced by Developers & Designers for Apple

Think your job is stressful? Here's how leaks, rumors, and gossip guide the iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessory and software industry.  Read more

Cut Your Own Checks? You Don't Have To

As a small business, focus on what you do best. Leave most everything else up to high-speed connections, software-as-a-service vendors, and the "cloud."  Read more

Is Organization the Enemy of Creativity?

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

What Microsoft Got Wrong on Windows

Want a valuable lesson on branding? Understand what one of the biggest consumer-facing companies has done wrong.  Read more