The Beauty of Epic Failures
They're painful. They're humiliating. And sometimes they're exactly what you need. Read more
Managing Creativity
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Become a Household Name: 5 Tips
You're no celebrity entrepreneur--but that doesn't mean you can't grab a little bit of the spotlight. Read more
The Antidote to Insecurity
Give in to your insecurity and the problem will only get worse. Here's how to confront it head on. Read more
Method's 4 Rules for Staying Innovative
Eric Ryan, co-founder of method home products, reveals the four things his company does to keep the creativity flowing. Read more
Have Tech Start-ups Lost Their Sense of Fun?
Google & Apple innovate to win--fun has little to do with it. But more whimsy is exactly what young start-ups need. Read more
How to Avoid Confrontation… and Still Succeed
Conflicts rarely end well, so it's natural to want to avoid them. But you can't hide from them forever. Read more
9 Things You Must Do to Be a Market Leader
A good product is only the cost of entry. If you're going to thrive, you'll need more than that. Read more
Mr. President, Help Us Bring Back the Spirit of Innovation
Entrepreneur and innovator Naveen Jain calls for the President to implement several suggestions that promise to spur innovation and entrepreneurship in America. Read more
How to Self-Publish a Business Bestseller*
A complete guide to navigating the self-publishing industry. *Note: The best-selling part is up to you. Read more
Bully? Why Rules Won't Work
How many rules do you have in place at your company? You just might want to get rid of them. Here's why. Read more
Facebook Mobile Ads: Don't Believe the Hype
Why you should think twice about an advertising scheme coming from a company that's about to IPO. Read more
Leading Your Peers? It Takes Magic
Managing those who can say no to you is a huge challenge. I recommend the Tinker Bell theory. Read more
8 Guaranteed Ways to Drive Customers Away
If your long-term customers are leaving--and not coming back--you're probably making one of these mistakes. Read more
Is Your Creativity a Blessing or a Curse?
Your creativity may not work in a corporate environment, but could be perfect for starting your own business. Read more
How to Be Your Own PR Rep 
You don't need to hire a firm to handle public relations. You can do it yourself. Here's how from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council, an... Watch video
Do Women Make Better Independent Contractors?
One longtime female freelancer says women are better suited for the Gig Economy. Here are three reasons why. Read more
How Savvy Start-ups Get Attention at SXSW
It's not a trade show, so the usual tactics aren't going to work. See how these companies got creative in years past. Read more
The Hidden Reason Why Founders Fail
When it comes to making sound business decisions, this one thing keeps getting in the way. Read more
Get Your Focus Back: 7 Tips
You're in an epic battle against distractions--and most of the time you're on the losing side. Here's how to fight back. Read more
Is Your Social Media Marketing a Turn Off?
Turns out, the line between promoting your brand and cyber-stalking your customers is thinner than you think. Read more
How Fab.com Pulled Off Its Pivot
The founders of Fab.com discuss the ultimate business turnaround. Read more
When to Listen to Your Fear
Self-belief can motivate you to succeed. If you lack it, you may need more resources, experience, or strategy. Read more
Can You Afford to Fire Your Superstar?
She's your top sales rep--she generates nearly half your revenue--but she just did something unethical. Should you let her go? Read more
Fewer Unemployed Execs Want to Be Entrepreneurs
Out-of-work executives and managers prefer the corporate world to entrepreneurship. It's not great news for the economy--but it might be for you. Read more
New Concept? Ask These 3 Questions First
To rigorously evaluate a new idea, business plan, sales pitch, or product feature, be sure you ask these three simple questions. They will save you. Read more
The Little Things That Make or Break Your Business
Your product must be good--that's a given. But if you're going to win, it's about the experience . Read more
Layoffs: What to Say When Employees Ask
You want to tell them what you know--but can't. And you can't stay silent either. There's really only one thing you can say. Read more
How To Spot Innovative Hires
A brain researcher divulges six interview questions--and other clues--to help distinguish innovators from ordinary workers. Read more
7 Things Your Independent Contractors Will Never Tell You
What are they doing, anyway? A look inside the secret lives of hired guns. Read more
Arab Spring... for High-Tech Teens?
A U.S. government-backed plan to spread the Silicon Valley vibe east--25 Arabic-speaking girls at a time. Read more
9 Things You Should Never Ask Employees to Do
Kill the post-work social events -- among other things -- that might be rubbing your staff the wrong way. Read more
Inside Chicago's Start-up High School
How an unusual inner-city charter school plans to groom the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Read more
Hiring Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs
Now that you've raised money, how do you build a solid team? Read more
6 Ways to Ruin a Company Offsite Meeting
Still doing trust falls and scavenger hunts? If you want results, here's how not to run a team meeting. Read more
11 Easy Ways to Make Work Fun
If your employees aren't having fun, they're probably not performing at their highest level. So ease up already and try one of these tactics. Read more
