Research and Development




Recent Research and Development Articles

Reignite Your Passion for the Business: 6 Tips

Somewhere along the way you lost the thrill of running your own business. Here's how to get it back.  Read more


3 Ways to Shrink Your Start-up Legal Costs

The average legal bill even before VC financing can run more than $20,000. Why pay that when DIY options abound?  Read more


8 Nuggets of Wisdom Every Entrepreneur Needs

Advice to help you be more confident, manage more effectively, and sell more than you think you can.  Read more


Why the World Drinks Espresso

How did coffee go from a cheap commodity to a gourmet drink? You have this man (and several other innovators) to thank.  Read more


How Pinterest Really Makes Money: Should You Care?

How else did you expect the site to make money? My company uses the same business model--and there's nothing unethical about it.  Read more


Banish Your Negativity Bias

Your brain is wired for negativity--but it's probably not helping you. Here's how to fight back.  Read more


The 9 Most Common Start-up Mistakes

Mistakes are a great way to learn. But why not skip the pain and suffering yourself--at least on these 9 mistakes.  Read more


How I Built a Lifestyle Business I Love

Most people wish they could say they do what they love. Here's how one business owner actually made it happen.  Read more


I Love You, You’re Fired

What do you do when the product you conceived, nurtured and loved, fails to thrive?  Read more


Accelerator vs. Incubator: What’s the Difference?

The terms sometimes get used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. And that matters if you're thinking of applying.  Read more