Outsourcing Is Overrated
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Outsourcing and Joint Ventures
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You've developed a product. So how do you find a cost-effective and reliable supplier? Read more
Why Hiring Freelancers Works
There are more resources than ever to find freelancers. Is this the future of work? Read more
Sponsoring an Event? Tips to Maximize Your Return
Don't just slap your brand on a banner and call it a day. Here's how to get the most from your event marketing dollars. Read more
4 Signs You Should Say 'No' to a VC
Investor Brad Feld and entrepreneur Rajat Bhargava share what they've learned about making their 18-year partnership work. Read more
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You already have the expertise and the contacts. So what do you do next? Here's a good place to start. Read more
Best Place for a Start-Up? Think Inside the Box
It sounds counterintuitive, but launching your store inside a giant retail chain store could be a smart business move. Read more
Franchise Your Business: 4 Tips
This neighborhood butcher shop will grow by 30 stores in 2012 for total sales of $70 million. Here's how they did it. Read more
What CISPA Could Mean for Start-ups (and You)
The proposed bill aims to fight cyber attacks by giving the government access to customer data. But at what cost? Read more
Become an Entrepreneur--No Idea Required
You get a salary, equity, mentors, and more. An inside look at how a San Francisco 'foundry' plans to build the next killer start-up. Read more
Zuckerberg Has a Sugar Daddy. Do You?
Even a 20-something billionaire could use a little help. He just got it from Microsoft--via a huge heap of AOL patents. Read more
Your Business Partner Must Pass These 3 Tests
When there are only two people on your bus, and everything in your business is riding on the partnership, there are three tests you both need to pass. Read more
Toughen Up, Ladies: 7 Ways to Be a Better Negotiator
Studies show women lack confidence when it comes to asking for what they want. Here's how to get it back. 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
How to Build Great Collaborations
The power of cooperation and comedy to make useful products. Read more
