3 Signs You Aren't Paying Yourself Enough
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How Jules Kroll Ignored Naysayers & Started a Rating Agency 
When credit rating agencies came under fire for their role in the 2008 financial crisis, Jules Kroll, the corporate-investigations pioneer, saw a business op... Watch video
Nail Your Investor Pitch. Consider User Experience
Is your fundraising pitch clear to investors? Don't overlook the implications of user experience. Read more
When an Investor Buys a Stake in Your Company
Here's what you can expect. Advice from Daniel Ha, co-founder of Disqus, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Romney Opened a Swiss Bank Account. Should You?
The presidential candidate is learning the hard way that they're not good for PR. But they might not be great tax havens anymore either. Read more
Insider's Guide to Silicon Valley's Investors
If you're raising VC funds, there's a lot you don't know. Trust me: I'm a serial entrepreneur who's been investing for a decade. Read more
How to Fix Your Company's 401(k)
Don't have a clue if it's any good? Big mistake. You might be screwing things up for employees--and wasting precious capital. Read more
Investors: the More, the Merrier?
There are benefits and drawbacks of having a laundry list of investors. Here's how Susan Walvius and Michelle Marciniak did it with their bedding and sleepwe... Read more
How the Rich Got Rich
Like to emulate the success of others? If wealth is what you're after, look to an unconventional source for tips: the IRS. Read more
How to Vet Investors--Before You Make a Deal
Tips from John Harthorne, founder of Mass Challenge, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
How to Pitch Investors: 7 Things You Need to Know
Advice from Barbara Corcoran, real estate guru and founder of the Corcoran Group, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
What Does Retirement Look Like?
Even if serial entrepreneur Howard Tullman "retired," his plate would be full with collecting art, reading, and teaching. Watch video
How Howard Tullman Markets Tribeca Flashpoint Academy
At his for-profit school, the key metric Howard Tullman focuses on is student enrollment. Watch video
Art of the Sales Pitch
Here's how to hook new customers--or investors. Tips from Kevin Harrington, founder of TVGoods, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
How to Run a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Thanks to the JOBS Act, ordinary people will be able to invest in start-ups. Slava Rubin, co-founder of Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website, explains exactly w... Watch video
How Safe Are Muni Bonds Now?
Muni bonds used to be the boring, predictable part of your investment portfolio. Not anymore. Read more
What the Jobs Act Means for Indiegogo, Crowdfunding & You
Slava Rubin, co-founder of Indiegogo, a website where anyone can raise money, talks about the impact recent crowdfunding legislation will have on his firm an... Watch video
Why It's So Hard to Get Funded Right Now
When it comes to funding young companies, the investment community is constantly raising the bar. Here's why. Read more
Why ID Theft is a Myth and How That Hurts Your Business
The myth of identify theft allows banks to push the costs of effective credit checks on to you and your customers. Here's how to fight back. Read more
Elevator Pitch: Can Carvoyant Raise $1.5 Million
Carvoyant helps car owners spot problems before they happen. Will investors give the start-up a green light for $1.5 million? Read more
Don't Let a Divorce Wreck Your Business
The biggest business risk that everyone overlooks is the one that starts at home. Here's what to do if your marriage cracks. Read more
JOBS Act Approved by Senate
Despite delays and opposition from several Democrats, the Senate voted to move the JOBS Act forward on Wednesday morning. Read more
How to Leave Your Company in Good Hands
Leaders who prepare their successors ensure the future of their organizations. Read more
How Tax Reform Could Kill Your Business
The President and just about every Republican candidate favors eliminating tax loopholes. But what if your business relies on a loophole? Read more
Are You Ready to Seek Funding?
Determine if your company is ready for and worthy of investment. Ask yourself these questions from David Rose, Managing Partner of Rose Tech Ventures, and fo... Watch video
Why Entrepreneurs Have a Leg Up in Personal Finances
Laura Vanderkam, author of new book on personal finances, explains why entrepreneurs have a better mindset about money than most people, but warns that busin... Read more
How a Mortgage Can Save Your Business
Refinancing at today's microscopic rates can build you a cash-flow cushion that could save your bacon one day. What are you waiting for? Read more
Why I Invest in People, Not Companies
Shark Tank 's Daymond John reveals his most important factor in deciding an investment. Read more
Immortality: The Next Great Investment Boom
As baby boomers age, they're looking for ways to turn back the clock. Savvy entrepreneurs, scientists, and venture capitalists are getting in on a burgeonin... Read more
4 Money Disasters You Can Head off Tomorrow
After all the tears and sweat you've poured into making yourself successful, you'd let these little oversights wreck your financial security? Read more
Want a Lower Tax Bracket than Buffett's Secretary? No Problem!
To get down to the zillionaire's tax rate of 15%, all you need are these five strategies. Only one of them involves having a zillion. Read more
The Best Retirement Plan for Entrepreneurs
Used to be, you had to give up either savings or flexibility to create a tax-deferred nest egg. Not any more. Read more
Want a Discount? Just Ask.
If you want to reduce your business expenses in 2012 you must teach yourself one simple skill. Read more
5 Personal Money Tips for Women Owners
You run your own business, and data show you probably invest more successfully than men. So why is money still so intimidating? Read more
Finally, A Decent 401(k) for Small Business
At long last, you can offer employees plans that matches the big guys in efficiency. What took so long? Read more
