2 Interview Questions I Can't Stand
These two questions should be banned from job interviews. Yet they're perennial favorites. Read more
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When Business Gets Boring
You don't enjoy the work anymore, but retirement isn't all that far off. Chin up, or shove off? Read more
How to Get a Loan? Let Us Count the Ways
Banks still aren't lending much, but there's a universe of alternative financing to discover. Read more
Need a Bank Loan? 5 Things You Need to Know First
Here are five tips to help you figure out if you're a good candidate for financing. Read more
Hello, Middle America. The SBA Wants to Get You Funded.
Some 70% of start-up capital goes to just three coastal states. The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. Read more
3 Financial Metrics You Can't Miss
If you're managing a growing business, a few numbers and financial processes matter more than any others. Read more
Top Thing to Invest in Right Now: You
Buy key-person insurance. Stat. It's the best investment you'll make this year. Read more
You Don't Have to Be a High-End Firm to Offer High-End Customer Service
A recent trip using Enterprise Rent-A-Car reminds me luxury customer service isn't expensive, but hugely desirable. Read more
Is Seller Financing For You?
In today's challenging business-for-sale market, buyers expect some form of seller financing. But if you aren't careful, seller financing could sink you. Read more
Why Foodspotting Is Worth $10 Million
OpenTable's acquisition of Foodspotting shows why entrepreneurs should pay close attention to their platform capital. Read more
Evernote Founder Phil Libin's Rule for Success: No Tricks
Phil Libin, the founder of Evernote, once used sleight-of-hand to play up strengths and downplay weakness. He's found a better strategy for building strong r... Read more
Selling Your Business: Timing Is Everything
Knowing the right time to sell is key to getting the best return for your business. Here are five things to consider about your exit strategy. Read more
When Enough Is Enough
Everyone thinks the captain should go down with his or her ship. But is that really the best attitude for someone running a young company? Read more
Surprising Way to Fund Your Business
Investors, bankers, friends, and family: These are the people we traditionally think of when we need to infuse money into a business. Here's a better way. Read more
How I Sold for $130 Million
Intermix founder Khajak Keledjian explains how he went from dodging bombs in Beirut to launching a $130 million fashion empire. Read more
How to Manage Your Portfolio Like a Business
In your company, you focus on what's coming--not what happened last year. It's time to manage your investments the same way. Read more
When Private Equity Is a Bad Deal
We hear a lot about financial buyers. But often a strategic buyer--a bigger company whose goals complement yours--is a better bet. Read more
Want Loyal Customers? Compete on Value, Not Price
Your customers care a lot about factors other than cost. Here's how quality, experience, and consistency can work for you. Read more
What Dell's Attempt to Go Private Says About the Public Markets
As Dell becomes only the most recent company trying to flee the public markets, you have to wonder why. Read more
Finding Innovation in the Rough
Universities can be great sources of new technology for your company--if you know how to navigate them. Read more
The Curse of Microsoft Excel
You may have a pretty spreadsheet, but that doesn't mean you've thought out your finances or your business Read more
Transform Rejection into Success: 5 Steps
The number of rejections you get is usually proportional to the success you achieve. Read more
4 Tips for Getting a Business Loan
Need cash? Boost your odds of getting a business loan with these simple tips. Read more
Welcome to SBA Ventures LLC.
The Small Business Administration is getting into the start-up business, helping fund high-growth companies through licensed investment companies. Read more
Investigators Probe Shady Crowdfunding Sites
The JOBS Act paved the road for new crowdfunding portals. Now regulators are sussing out the potential fraudsters. Read more
California Start-ups: Your Tax Bill Just Got Bigger
The state has nixed one of the chief tax incentives for starting a business there. But it gets worse: The consequences are retroactive. Read more
Why the Manti Te'o Train Wreck is Good for Entrepreneurs
The Manti T'eo scandal could provide just the push the Web needs to get real. Read more
Why an IPO Can Kill Your Innovation
A Stanford study finds that tech companies undergo a major innovation slowdown after going public. Read more
Entrepreneur vs Wantrepreneur: Knowing When to Quit
Taking a risk is not the same thing as putting your entire family in financial peril. Read more
Make Every Day More Productive: 6 Tips
I love new beginnings. But getting tons of stuff done--well--is much more fulfilling. Here's how I do it. Read more
Lynda.com Deal Solidifies Online Education Boom
Lynda.com, a 17-year-old online library of training videos, just raised $103 million, underscoring the massive online education boom. Read more
Weed Out Window Shoppers From Prospective Buyers
Tired of wasting your time with unqualified buyers? By asking these five questions, you can begin to separate the lookers from serious buyers. Read more
How to Use Technology to Win a Price War
Need to keep an eye on what your competitors charge? Let software do the work for you. Read more
Surviving the 3 Stages of Founder Growth
Founders tend to go through three stages as their companies grow. To get through the second, you'll need a founder whisperer. Read more
Best Investing Tip for 2013
You know you need to periodically recrunch your numbers and assumptions in your business plan. It's time to do the same with your investments. Read more
