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8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses
The best managers have a fundamentally different understanding of workplace, company, and team dynamics. See what they get right. Read more
Pebble 'Smartwatch' Funding Soars on Kickstarter
At $5.5 million and growing, Pebble becomes the most highly funded Kickstarter project ever. Read more
On the Floor at New York Tech Day
Reporter's notebook: Navigating a sea of 200 start-ups, here's what stood out at the 2012 showcase of burgeoning tech companies. Read more
How to Create a Viral Campaign (Hint: You Can’t)
Whether or not your marketing takes off--and takes on a life of its own--isn't really up to you. But you can set yourself up for success. Read more
A Clever Way to Spy on Your Competitors
Get to know what your rivals are up to online. Don't worry--it's legal. Read more
Women: 3 Ways to Get More Respect
Working women say they still suffer setbacks in the office. One guy weighs in with a few suggestions. Read more
How I Built My Company With Grassroots Marketing
Happy Family became one of the fastest-growing food companies in the U.S. by tapping into a network of moms. Read more
Business Etiquette: 5 Rules That Matter Now
The word may sound stodgy. But courtesy and manners are still essential--particularly in business. Read more
7 Big Marketing Mistakes
These goofs can stunt your revenue and growth, and maybe even put you out of business. Read more
Why Your Why Doesn’t Matter
Most entrepreneurs have their inspirational Why for why they do what they do, but actually, it's not your why that brings in customers. Read more
Viral Video: Funniest Company Spoofs
Humor can be tough to pull off--but these clever marketing videos made an impact online. Read more
CEOs: 5 Simple Reasons Why You Should Tweet
No more excuses. Tweeting, even for c-level execs, can be surprisingly productive. Here's why. Read more
The Dangers of Marketing Half-Baked Products
Should you show the world your technology before it's fully baked? Google did with Project Glass--but that doesn't mean you should. Read more
Create a Logo: 7 Smart Design Tips
A professionally designed logo needn't cost thousands of dollars. Here's how to make a logo cheaply ... and well. Read more
Chief Everything Officer: 3 Smart Coping Tricks
How many job titles do you really have? I just counted nine of my own. Here's how to stay sane and come out a winner. Read more
Just Connect: Make Your Message Go Viral
Is it just a pipe dream, or can you actually engineer virality? Master the winning combination that can make your marketing message go viral. Read more
Confident? You Might be Making This Huge Mistake
A climber must make sure his strengths and weaknesses are perfectly aligned with the summit he's scaling. That's also true in business, which I learned the h... Read more
The Website That Gets Almost Everything Right
Every once in a while, a brand comes along that masters the art of selling things online. Here's one you can learn from. Read more
Top 9 Brand Blunders of All Time
Branding can be a dangerous business, as evidenced by these particularly heinous mistakes. View slideshow
3 Reasons to Master the Art of Storytelling
Most entrepreneurs don't realize the art of storytelling can help you succeed in the start-up world. Read more
3 Ways to Grow Your Business on a Budget
You don't have to spend a lot to spread the word about your company. You just have to get creative. Read more
7 Deadly Sins of Start-ups
Don't fall prey to one of these common entrepreneur mistakes. You'll be much more likely to avert a swift start-up death. Read more
Stop "Keeping Up With the Joneses"
When you hear a success story, it might seem natural to emulate it. But who wants to be a lemming? Stop copying and start innovating. Read more
Hit the Presentation Sweet Spot
Research shows there's an ideal duration for a presentation. Exceed it at your peril. Read more
Fast Growth in a Slow Economy: 5 Case Studies
Special Report: Proven strategies to spark sales when no one is much interested in buying. Read more
Comic-book Publisher Transforms Logo
Devil in the details? A comic-book publisher trades its horns for a logo with wings. Read more
Loyal Customers, One Box at a Time
Subscription commerce helps businesses turn one-time buyers into repeat customers. Read more
Marketing Lessons From the ‘Little Guys’
Big businesses need to lighten up, get creative and take a few cues from small business owners. Read more
Zooming From Zero to $70 Million in 2 Years
It all started with a wacky idea and a $20 Facebook ad. Two years later, this Brooklyn-based company has created, and conquered, plenty of obstacles. Here's ... Read more
Start-up Marketing: An Essential Road Map
How to spread the word when you're new to an industry, don't have a big budget, and have few people to help you do it. Read more
Productivity Tricks: 3 Ways to Build a Smarter Routine
The highest achievers are strict disciplinarians. Use these three easy steps to boost your odds of success. Read more
5 Signs You're Out of Touch With Your Audience
Are you relevant? (Are you sure?) Here are the top warning signs you may be alienating your customers. Read more
Joining the Family Business: 6 Tips
My family's company is two centuries old--but I never thought I'd work there. So when I changed my mind, I needed to prove myself. Here's how I did it. Read more
10 Signs Your Marketing is Totally Outdated
Marketing isn't only about what you're pitching, but also about how you deliver the message. We've asked a slate of successful young entrepreneurs what not t... Read more
