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Put down that old, shrink-wrapped software. Read more
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Buy a Business From Your Mobile Phone?
Not yet. But business buyers are increasingly shopping for potential business acquisitions anytime, anywhere, on mobile devices. Read more
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For many start-ups, finally getting to product-market fit seems like the holy grail. Here are five things to keep in mind along the way. Read more
How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook 
Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Local, explains exactly how to navigate Facebook's privacy settings. Watch video
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How'd Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett do so well? They lived according to these seven strategic, wealth-building principles. Read more
Why You Shouldn't Invest Like Your Brother-In-Law
Entrepreneurs have different risk profiles than everyone else -- and that's especially true when it comes to investing. Read more
Does Your Business Need a Sequester?
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The Next 3 Biggest Things in Tech
The president of VC firm Intel Capital reveals the three biggest areas for growth and innovation in the technology industry. Read more
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Single Most-Common Error Made on Start-up Tax Returns
An Ernst & Young partner explains why you don't want a do-it-yourself approach to tax return prep this year (even if you're bootstrapping). Read more
Selling Your Company, Then Selling It Again
Private equity firms often prefer to buy companies in a process known as "two bites of the apple." Here's how it works. Read more
Protect Your Company From a Lame-Duck Investor: 4 Tips
Venture capital firms go out of business just like anyone else. When that happens, entrepreneurs need to watch out. Read more
When Family Ties Lead to Growing Pains
The younger generation is taking over, but the founding father is averse to their growth strategy. Is an outside investor the answer? Read more
'When You Walk Into Our Store, You're Dealing With an Owner'
Dale Carlsen, founder of the Sleep Train, says his company's profits have grown 600 percent since he gave 25 percent of it to his employees. Watch video
Really! Treat Everyday Like It's Tax Season
Sooner or later, prospective buyers will need to verify your company's financials--and that's when the time and effort you invest in good bookkeeping starts ... Read more
3 Reasons Start-ups Should Consider Crowdfunding
Do you have a great idea but intimidated by the difficulties of getting started? Here are three ways crowdfunding can help you. Read more
Life is Good Founder Bert Jacobs: 'We Wanted Control of Our Baby'
To take the Life is Good brand beyond t-shirts, Bert Jacobs and his co-founder brother had to borrow $16.5 million to buy out contracts with t-shirt licensees. Watch video
How to Send Investors Running for Their Lives
Got a crucial meeting with potential investors? Here's how to guarantee you'll walk out empty-handed. Read more
Why Acquisitions Aren't About the Money
Of course you want a good price for your company. But a successful acquisition involves much more than that. Read more
5 Things You Need to Know Before Fundraising
Know these five details before entering any fundraising pitch, especially if you are a social entrepreneur. Read more
Should You Sue Over Sour Grapes?
When one business rocked an industry's boat--fairly and legally--its competitors played dirty. Is the answer a lawsuit? Read more
Retirement Saving for Optimists
It's like eating your vegetables, but here's what you need to know: the Roth 401(k) is perfect for entrepreneurs. Read more
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Four ways to create and store strong passwords. Read more
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Ideas are great, but no start-up can survive without sales--and a mastery of the psychology behind selling. (Hint: manipulation skills are not required.) Read more
Fisker: Better Off Without Its Founder?
Henrik Fisker resigned Wednesday from the electric vehicle company he started. Can Fisker Automotive bounce back without him? Read more
Is the Series A Crunch a Myth?
A new report looks at 10 years worth of data on VC deals. Here's what you need to know. Read more
How to Lead Change (Hint: Target Eeyore First)
These four tips will help you keep producing--and implementing--the changes that will make your company great. Read more
What If Your Gut Is (Gasp!) Wrong?
Chip and Dan Heath, authors of Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work , on how to make better executive decisions Read more
What to Tell Customers When Selling Your Business
Selling a business can be a complicated process. But don't forget about your customers--the people who will continue to patronize the business after you're l... Read more
Stop Bargaining and Start Negotiating
A good negotiator knows how to get the bargainer off his or her script. Read more
5 Reasons to Keep Your Outsourcing Close to Home
How to outsource your software development without booking a flight to Asia. Read more
5 Tips for Surviving the Shark Tank
If you get an opportunity to pitch your business to investors, following these five principles will help you secure funding for your growth. Read more
