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Why Great CEOs are Unfair
Not all employees perform equally and therefore, they should not all be treated equally. As a CEO, there are time when being unfair is justified. Read more
How the Craziest White House Petitions Would Affect the Economy
Whoever said there's no such thing as a bad idea hasn't spent a lot of time crowdsourcing proposals from the general public. Read more
What Will Obamacare Do To Your Insurance Premiums?
Recent news from Vermont suggests the new law might not be as bad as you think Read more
'Create a Bond Between a Customer and Your Product' 
A.G. Lafley, the former CEO of Procter & Gamble, explains how customers can help you define your start-up strategy. Watch video
Earn Your Leadership Role Every Day
Six ways to ensure you are worthy of the position you hold. Read more
10 Things Really Amazing Bosses Do
Are you truly an amazing boss or just a good one? See how many of these 10 traits are natural for you. Read more
Small Business News Ticker: The Tax Wars Are On
A manufacturing rebound (sort of), the sweet spot for buying cheap flights, a Facebook phone, and all the tax news that's fit to read. Read more
Move Fast and Ask for Forgiveness Later
When all other options fail, a company learns to be a nimble competitor. Read more
Reward vs. Punishment: What Motivates People More?
Turns out, your employees will work harder to avoid a loss than to seek a gain, according to research. Read more
Alcohoot: The First Fun Smartphone Breathalyzer
Two former Israeli soldiers took a harsh reality--the high rate of alcohol-related deaths--and turned it into a potentially big, life-saving business opportu... Read more
How Hard Could It Be?
Oh, pretty hard. A dispatch from Startup Weekend, where would-be company founders learn what can-- and can't--be accomplished in 54 crazy hours. Read more
Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check
Silicon Valley's productivity guru takes a month off in Bali. It might be the most demanding vacation ever. Read more
4 Lessons for Mid-Life Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship doesn't have to be young person's game. Here are four ways those with more experience can make the most of it. Read more
Why Generosity Is the Most Powerful Networking Tool
A Skimmer's Guide to Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success , by Adam Grant. Read more
3 Creative Ways to Energize Your Staff
JJ Ramberg, the entrepreneur and host of MSNBC's Your Business , knows how you can keep your employees enthusiastic throughout the day. Watch video
A Survey Finds 50% of Owners Plan to Invest in the Second Quarter
The March SurePayroll survey reports a tale of two small business economies. Read more
3 Biggest Excuses of Wanna-Be Leaders
It's time to stop making a excuses. If you want to be a leader, there's nothing holding you back. Read more
Are You Paying Your Employees Too Much?
The last thing you want to do is pay mediocre employees star-level salaries. Read more
Giving Employees What They Want
John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO and founder, talks about Obamacare and the benefits of salary caps. Watch video
3 New Takes on the Business Center
Forget the old-school business center. Check out these three revamped hotel workspaces encourage collaboration. Read more
Tackle Big Projects Productively: 5 tips
Do you want to be highly productive when approaching a big project? Here are five insights from a Harvard expert to help you start and finish with ease. Read more
What Your Employees Are Doing When You Think They're Working
It's Friday afternoon. Are your employees actually working? Should you care? Read more
Just Say No to Micromanaging
Micromanagement could have a huge long- and short-term negative impact on your ability to be effective as a manager. Read more
Review: Google Keep vs. Evernote
Which is the better note-taking app? Inc. contributing editor John Brandon checks them out. Read more
7 Signs You're Not as Self-Aware as You Think
Self-awareness is a really big deal for everyone, especially executives and business leaders. Failure to face reality can destroy your career and your company. Read more
Best Advice I Ever Got: Esteban Reyes
Most entrepreneurs are action-oriented--they like to talk and do above all else. But serial entrepreneur Esteban Reyes has closed several multimillion-dollar... Read more
3 Types of Leaders Who Never Succeed
Do you rise again and again to the very edge of success, only to fall back down? You may be guilty of one of these leadership styles. Read more
Want to Improve Your Business? Talk to Your Vendors
I find some of the best new ideas come from the companies I already work with. Read more
5 Most Destructive Phrases in Business
To be a better business leader, you need to avoid these five destructive phrases like the plague. Read more
Get Rich Quick? That's Not Our Culture
John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO, talks about his company's salary cap, and what that means for employee culture. Watch video
What Should You Do About Health Care Reform? You Have 3 Choices
On January 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act will require businesses with 50 or more full-time employees to offer health insurance. What if you have fewer tha... Read more
Your Business Needs a "Special Sauce"
The most successful businesses define what sets them apart--almost to the point of obsession. Read more
And the Best Boss Ever Is...
Sure, you're the boss, but who's the best boss ever? The results of our March Madness Best Bosses Brackets. Read more
7 Traits That Distinguish Super Successful People From Ordinary Ones
How'd Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett do so well? They lived according to these seven strategic, wealth-building principles. Read more
