5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Co-founder
To head off problems down the road, any prospective partner must bring a lot more than talent to the table. Here's what else to look for. Read more
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Most Contentious 4-Letter Words in the Office?
Try bringing up these two words at your next meeting: One of the most surprising--and polarizing--debates may ensue. Read more
The 1 Percent Fallacy
You've probably heard this one before: Your start-up needs only 1 percent of the market, and you're golden. If only that were so easy. Read more
Most Important Task You're Ignoring
Answering emails, putting out fires--those are important. But one founder suggests something else should take up at least 25 percent of your day. Read more
8 Promises You Should Make Every Day
Make a difference--at work, in your personal life, and in the lives of others. Say these vows to yourself daily--and then follow through. Read more
The Truth About the Office Wallflower
He never speaks up in group meetings and cringes when invited to after-work happy hours. What's the problem? Maybe it's you. Read more
The Stuff Strong Relationships Are Made Of
The best way to get help is to give it. But there's one other step that's just as crucial to building strong working relationships. Read more
8 Business Principles That Never Go Out of Style
Want trendy, flavor-of-the-month management ideas? You won't find 'em on this list. Read more
Best Way to Start, Well, Anything
The road to success starts with asking--and answering--one simple question. Read more
14 Revealing Interview Questions
Smart entrepreneurs from a variety of industries share the interview questions that tell them everything they need to know about a candidate. Read more
How to Have a Meaningful Conversation
Here are four simple ways to ensure that every business conversation is productive. Read more
Tech Trends: Time-Management Apps
A new breed of apps takes a holistic approach to an age-old conundrum. Read more
4 Employee 'Motivators' That Can Backfire
Most of the people who work for you wouldn't dare admit that these incentives don't work nearly as well as you think they do. Read more
Paradox of Real-Time Data: No Time Left for Business
Up-to-the-minute updates were supposed to make you more efficient. What the heck happened? Read more
The Makings of a Great Start-up Name: 6 Tips
A killer company name isn't just about finding something that sounds right. Here are six things to keep in mind. Read more
The Data Revolution? It's Coming to Farms Too
Meet the Y Combinator alum who's aiming to bring what he learned in Silicon Valley to farms across the country. Read more
Want to Expand into China? Read This First
Heading to China isn't right for every company--and even if it is for yours, it won't be easy. Here are three things to remember. Read more
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read more
Better Collaboration in 3 Steps
Engineers use the Agile method to build software more efficiently. You can use it to run your company more efficiently. Read more
The 5 Hardest Jobs to Fill in 2013
Fast-growing start-ups are waging a war for top talent. But among even the most difficult positions to slot, a few emerge as the most challenging of all. Read more
The Dark Side of Start-up Culture
In tech start-ups especially, there's the idea that if you can't go big, you can just go home. This tragic story shows just how dangerous that ethos can be. Read more
4 Reasons Yahoo's Telecommuting Ban Won't Last
Telecommuting, handled properly, creates more effective, harder-working, employees. Eventually, Marissa Mayer will figure that out. Read more
Unexpected Key to This Start-up's Success: Southwest Airlines
In Confirmation.com's early days, the start-up made an unusual decision about how to grow: It went where Southwest flew. Here's why it worked. Read more
What Nepalese Mountaineers Can Teach You About Business
Sherpas are famous for trekking to the summit of Mount Everest. But one entrepreneur says they have much to teach the business world. Read more
Want to Start a Company? Stay as Ignorant as Possible
Forget cramming to learn your new industry inside and out. When you're starting up, ignorance makes you more creative, unique, and effective. Read more
Want to Get Acquired? Get Your Funding From These VCs First
You may recognize many of the firms on this ranking of most successful VC firms. But there are a few noteworthy surprises, too. Read more
Maybe You Want Your Company to Stage the 'Harlem Shake'
It's silly and perhaps already played-out, but the latest viral dance epitomizes an employee-driven culture where fun is spontaneous and teams like ... Read more
Innovation, Ninja-Style
Consumer Electronics Association head Gary Shapiro says small tech companies, when they're at their best, act like ninjas. Read more
4 Ways You Discourage Customers From Buying
The relationship between buyers and sellers has changed. In the process, these four tactics have become major turn-offs. Read more
Business in Trouble? Tell Your Customers
When this café ran into financial trouble, the owners did the only thing they could: They asked customers for help--and help they did. Read more
Does Facebook Work for B2B Marketing?
Some firms have had success, while others say the social network does little for them. Inc.com talks to Facebook's small business director to learn more. Read more
10 Best Reasons to Be an Entrepreneur
When the work is hard and the hours are long, these are the reasons founders keep doing what they do. Read more
Creativity Tips From 5 Very Funny People
Great comedians make their living by seeing the world in a fresh way and creating high-value "product" to match. Could your team learn from that? Read more
13 Habits of Extraordinary Bosses
Extraordinary bosses use these habits to bring out the extraordinary in those around them. Read more
24 Rejuvenating Ways to Spend Your Lunch Break
Eating a cold sandwich at your desk while you surf Facebook doesn't count. Shake things up with one of these energy boosters. Read more
