Why Some Videos Go Viral: 6 Reasons
The basic elements of highly successful online videos are really just fundamental principles of human interaction. Read more
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10 Ways to Stand Out in a Crowded Industry 
Johnny Earle describes how he makes sure people are always talking about his t-shirt company, Johnny Cupcakes. Watch video
You Cannot Solve What You Don't Understand
Why do so many attempts at innovative problem-solving fall flat? They target the wrong problem. Read more
Imported From Israel: 4 Key Start-up Lessons
On a per capita basis, you could argue that Israel leads the world in start-up success. Inc.com contributor Peter Cohan looks at how several Israeli entrepre... Read more
How to Get Through the Entrepreneur's Middle Mile
In between the initial rush of your launch and the ultimate culmination of your success lies a long, tough road. Stay the course with these tips. Read more
Chewing and Swallowing Are So Yesterday
Harvard University professor David Edwards is making caffeine, vitamins, and food you ingest in a powdery blast. Read more
How Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Stress
Small business owners can restore their health and sanity with these four easy stress-reduction methods. Read more
Company to Watch: Joor
Joor lets retailers order wholesale fashions with a click. Check out more about this start-up's stellar growth. Read more
How 3 Kickstarter Projects Beat the Odds
Fashion start-ups have a lousy track record on Kickstarter--the vast majority never reach their goals. Here are three instructive exceptions. Read more
Organovo Pushes to the Sci-Fi Frontier: Printing Human Organs
Kidneys, livers, whatever, made to order in a lab. With Organovo's 3-D printing technology, it's possible. Read more
Should Facebook Pay You for That Status Update?
A Skimmer's Guide to Who Owns the Future? , by Jaron Lanier. Read more
The Start-up Building Instant Internet, Anywhere
Chamtech Technologies has developed a "liquid" antenna that can be painted or sprayed on any surface. The pay-off: instant Wi-Fi, anywhere. Read more
Why You Might Want to Start Up in Europe
A serial entrepreneur whose newest company is in Ireland makes the case for launching overseas--and explains the best way to do it. Read more
Why Every Business Needs a Mobile Strategy. Now.
Pandora's founder: "If you can't figure out mobile, you've got problems." Watch video
10 Entrepreneurs Who Built Las Vegas
Sin City has a long history of dreamers and visionaries hoping to make their mark on the gambling capital. Here are nine entrepreneurs--and one gangster--who... View slideshow
The Next Big Thing in Business: Food
If you're looking for a business, industry, or career to sink your teeth into, look no further than your next meal. 10 reasons the food industry is booming. Read more
The Start-up Hall of Shame (America's 10 Worst States for Entrepreneurs)
New research reveals the least-friendly states for start-ups. Where does your state fall? Read more
4 Leadership Lessons From Professional Pilots
When entrepreneurs and pilots screw up, they take other people down with them. But the similarities don't stop there. Read more
Taking Data Analysis to the Next Level
There are data companies... and then there's this data company. Get to know Palantir, one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets. Read more
The Problem With Charismatic Leaders
The business world loves CEOs with charm and vision. But research suggests chasing these leadership traits comes with plenty of dangers. Read more
The Sandwich That Ate the World
The founder of the world's largest restaurant chain explains how Subway became ubiquitous, and why surpassing his biggest rival came as something as a letdown. Read more
How Crowdsourcing Will Change Music Forever
Pandora's founder describes the seismic changes ahead for the music industry Watch video
We Needed to Make Pandora Much Simpler
The Internet radio pioneer once thought his product needed a bunch of bells and whistles. He was wrong. Watch video
Why This Successful Website Is Going Brick and Mortar
There's H&R Block for taxes and walk-in clinics for patients. This company is betting the same model can work for legal advice shops. Read more
Unleashing the Audacity in Others
Change.org puts power back in the hands of the people by letting anyone post a free petition online. Read more
9 Unlikely Ways to Drum Up New Customers
Acquiring new customers is a permanent fixture of your sales process. But how do you develop new strategies to earn new business? Try these ideas from the Yo... Read more
3 Reasons to Protect Your Trademarks Now
Registering your trademarks is a critical step in any business's plan. Read more
Behold the End of Experts: Why the Goodreads Sale Really Matters
Following Goodreads' surprise sale to arch-nemesis Amazon last month, its uber users shut down their accounts en masse. Is the Era of Experts officially dead? Read more
What Makes a Star Hire
Do the candidates you're interviewing have these four qualities? If not, stop the process immediately. Read more
Bad Day? 8 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself
If trying to think yourself into a better mood fails, try doing something instead. Here are eight ideas. Read more
Turning Playtime into Power
Uncharted Play is using everyday sports equipment to help people living off the grid generate their own power through play. Read more
5 Foolproof Ways to Get Through a Tough Task
Still staring at that blinking cursor on your blank screen? Here's how to get past it. Read more
De-Stress at Work in 15 Minutes
You don't need much time to relax--and lower your blood pressure. Here are five easy tactics to try. Read more
Ready to Start-up? Ask These 5 Questions First
Building a business from the ground up isn't for the weak at heart. But if you enjoy a thrill ride, step right up. Here's how. Read more
10 Questions for Pandora's Tim Westergren
Pandora Radio ran through a series of business models and endured a series of crises on its road to success. But founder Tim Westergren, for one, doesn't do ... Read more