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Moving On Up: Why Valley Start-ups Are Relocating to San Francisco

Starting up? Don't head for the Valley. A culture shift is well under way, and San Francisco has become the new destination for Millennial entrepreneurs.  Read more

Inside the Latest Office-Design Craze: Hot Desking

As cloud computing and wireless Internet become ubiquitous, workers are cordless. Who needs a cube, much less an office? Just follow the leads of these cool ...  Read more

How to Choose the Right Vendors 

Partnership advice from Nick Friedman, co-founder and president of College Hunks Moving, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Tech Trends: Next on the Agenda

Check out cool apps that keep you on schedule all day.  Read more

4 High-Tech Hotels to Try

Get more than just a good night's sleep the next time you travel on business. These hotels have super-fast Internet, cool gadgets, and more.  Read more

Forget Perfection: 3 Ways to Embrace the Entrepreneurial Struggle

Nothing frustrates me more than chasing after some elusive moment when my business will run smoothly. So I don't.  Read more

Til Death (or the Company) Do Us Part: Working with Your Spouse

Yes, you can work with your spouse -- and survive it.  Read more

Biggest Business Threat You're Probably Ignoring

If you're like most business owners, you haven't taken any precautions because the worst hasn't happened yet. Bad move.  Read more

Confessions of an Outsourceaholic

Yes, I have employees. But I'm addicted to contract workers. And I see no cure. Here's why you can embrace your cravings to outsource too.  Read more

ShareDesk Launches Airbnb of Office Space

Have an unoccupied cubicle or conference room? A new service can help you rent it out and bring in extra cash.  Read more

Columbia University Launches Entrepreneurship Lab

After graduation, Columbia MBA students who are starting their own businesses will now have a new place to call home.  Read more

The Reason You Should Fly Only First Class

A co-founder of TheKnot.com relates how he went from a life of layovers and red-eye flights to flying only first class. Here's the debate over whether you sh...  Read more

4 Things You Should Outsource

Overloaded? These are the first things you should permanently eliminate from your to-do list.  Read more

6 Places Your Business Is Leaking Money

Small, hasty decisions can leave you stuck with ongoing costs. Use this checklist to tighten up your budget.  Read more

5 Reasons to Think Twice Before Moving Your Company

We moved our online retailer to Miami to be closer to our customer base. It seemed fairly easy. Little did we know.  Read more

5 Tips for Managing a Decentralized Workforce

Follow this five-step program to help you manage a workforce scattered over various offices and locations.  Read more

Avoid Email Overload: 5 Tips 

Here's how to manage your inbox. Advice from Daniel Ha, co-founder of DISQUS, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Cut Your Own Checks? You Don't Have To

As a small business, focus on what you do best. Leave most everything else up to high-speed connections, software-as-a-service vendors, and the "cloud."  Read more

Is Organization the Enemy of Creativity?

Nope, even Michelangelo embraced constraints. But don't take it too far; process shouldn't be perfect. Here's why.  Read more

Is Your Home-Based Business Illegal?

Hey, apartment entrepreneurs: You might be breaking the law. Or several laws. Here's your legal checklist for running a business from home.  Read more

How Would You Fix the TSA?

Six entrepreneurs offer some insightful and potentially stress-relieving ways to improve the infamous travel agency.  Read more

4 Best Portable Keyboards

Having trouble finding the perfect keyboard? Check out these top picks.  Read more

Tech Trends: Leave the Laptop Behind

Hate lugging your laptop to presentations? Check out cool apps that let you leave the laptop at the office.  Read more

3 Killer Mobile Monitors

Check out these lightweight displays for dazzling demos.  Read more

What I Pack: Inside the Bags of Road Warriors

What must-bring gear should you pack on your next business trip? We asked a few hard-working road warriors that very question. Here's a look inside their tra...  View slideshow

Squeeze 25 Hours Into a Day 

Increase your productivity. Get yourself in the zone. Tips from Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation , and Scott Gerber, founder of the ...  Watch video

'There's No Glamour in Travel' 

Redbox executive Mark Achler talks about constant traveling and being away from his family.  Watch video

Howard Tullman's Routine at Tribeca Flashpoint Academy 

Tullman likes to see students collaborate and bring media ideas to life. Both are also good for business.  Watch video

Do It Today: A Small Business Check-Up 

Tips to make sure your is business healthy from Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder of Gilt Groupe, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council.  Watch video

Is the Travel Agent Dead?

Despite business travelers who insist on DIY hotel and airfare websites, travel agencies have managed to not only remain relevant, but expand business.  Read more

How Uber Taxi Rolls Out City by City 

Travis Kalanick, co-founder of Uber, explains the local market approach he took to grow his car service in seven U.S. cities, Paris, and Toronto. Up next? Asia.  Watch video

How I Did It: Tumi's Charlie Clifford

The iconic luggage brand is going public at $18 a share. Here's how Charlie Clifford parlayed his love of Peruvian crafts into one of the globe's top luggage...  Read more

Your Travel Bag Must-Haves

After speaking with travel and packing experts, we have compiled a list of necessities every frequent traveler needs to have on hand and ready to go!  Read more

7 Best Extended Stay Hotels

For employees on an extended stay business trip, comfort becomes a premium. But sometimes they are unavoidable. If you find yourself on the road for a long-t...  View slideshow

8 Best Alternative Airports in America

Discover what some of America’s little-known gems--smaller airports--have to offer. Inc. reveals a list of some of the best alternative airports where you ...  View slideshow