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Where We Find Inspiration
How to Beat a Giant at Its Own Game
Can a database start-up go up against Oracle? Here are two reasons why this one has a fighting chance. Read more
How to Start the Next IDEO
Launching a creative company comes with its own unique challenges. Here are eight pieces of advice from founders who have been through it. Read more
4 Reasons It Pays to Be Clueless
Forget an MBA. Or even business experience. Some of the best entrepreneurs never would have launched if they had known better. Read more
Most Important Thing You've Lost
Remember the first day you became your own boss? Remember how you felt? Here's how to get that back. Read more
Make Decisions With Data, Not Hunches
Your pride says your hunch is on the money, but be sure the numbers tell the same story before you take a leap. 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
11 Tips to Write Your Own Story
These storytelling basics from a Pixar artist apply just as well to business--and life. Read more
How to Follow Your Gut
It's scary trying to convince yourself and your team to follow you based on a "feeling." But sometimes that's the best thing to do. Read more
How to Get Employees Thinking Like Entrepreneurs
The benefits? They have more fun at work and you get great new ideas. Here's how to do it. Read more
Where to Find Your Next Big Idea
Five strategies to help you come up with a winning business idea. Read more
Is This Your Employees' Idea of Service?
When an employee flipped off a key customer, this CEO realized his company had a culture problem. Here's how he fixed it. Read more
The Decline and Fall of a Mom-and-Pop Shop
He never made it big and never made any magazine covers. But this owner's story has its own significance. Read more
3 Questions to Jumpstart Your Creativity
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says three questions can set you on the path to leading a more creative company. Watch video
Easy Tricks to Better Brainstorming
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner gives practical advice for how to improve your brainstorming process. Watch video
Never Shoot Down a Bad Idea
Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Josh Linkner says you should never discourage them from coming to you with new ideas. Watch video
How to Be More Creative, Every Day
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner talks about his techniques for getting shy employees to open up and be more creative. Watch video
How to Overcome Creative Fear
Entrepreneur Josh Linkner says everyone--not just a few--in your company must be creative in order to be successful. Watch video
Don't Be Afraid to Go Against the Norm
Entrepreneur and VC Josh Linkner says if you want to beat your competition, you should try doing something that no one else would dare attempt. Watch video
Want Happier Employees? Get Rid of the Bosses
Managers, VPs, executives... they all need to go. Here's how one company reorganized itself for maximum employee satisfaction. Read more
How to Raise Your Kids to Be Entrepreneurs
Five things you can do to prepare your children for the life of an entrepreneur. Read more
4 Lessons From a CEO Dad
Blinds.com founder (and dad of three) Jay Steinfeld gives fatherly advice for success in life and business. Read more
3 Ways Big Data Will Transform Your Company
Greylock Partners' data czar DJ Patil takes a look into the future of data--and what it means for you. Read more
Is Your Business Too High-Tech?
Just because machines can do things faster and cheaper than your employees doesn't mean they should. 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
Why You Should Hire Like a Rock Band
Hiring tips from a musician-turned-CEO who runs one of the hottest recruiting companies in the gaming industry. Read more
Forget Big Changes. Just Take One Small Step
If your goal--in life or in business--is so big that you risk never reaching it, scale back your strategy. Read more
Best Way to Learn to Be an Entrepreneur?
Should you work for a big company first, or stay as far away from them as possible? Read the debate and weigh in. Read more
How to Test Your Minimum Viable Product
Will your idea fly with customers? Here's the best way to find out. Read more
Get the Most Information When You Survey your Customers
Don't overlook the survey power of social media channels, says Idea Paint's Jeff Avallon. Plus, tips from Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Cou... Watch video
Secret Weapon: Your Lucky Underwear?
Maybe it's not such a crazy idea to wear your lucky undies to your next investor pitch. Turns out, they really work. Read more
Why You Need to Flip Your Org Chart
If you want creative, motivated employees, then hierarchy has no place in your business. Read more
The Best Way to Make a Decision
Ask yourself this one question... and then forget about what everyone else thinks you should do. Read more
6 Must-Watch Movies About Entrepreneurs
The drama, the plot turns, the conflict. It's no wonder building a company makes for a good flick. Read more
Frenzy, Confusion Faced by Developers & Designers for Apple
Think your job is stressful? Here's how leaks, rumors, and gossip guide the iPhone, iPad, and Mac accessory and software industry. Read more
