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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
5 Best Reasons to Be an Entrepreneur
Sure, being your own boss comes with the territory. But here are some other perks you probably haven't thought of. Read more
4 Tips to Build an Irresistible App
Catalog Spree developed the highest-ranked shopping app for the iPad. Here's how they did it. Read more
How to Stop Sleeping With Your Smartphone
Always on 24/7? It's not doing you or your company any good. Author and Harvard b-school professor Leslie Perlow on how to break the cycle. Read more
Meeker Report: 3 Big Takeaways for Entrepreneurs
When former analyst-turned-VC Mary Meeker delivers her annual take on tech trends, the industry listens. Here's what her latest report means for start-up fou... Read more
5 Ways to Get Big by Staying Small
Sure, downsizing your office will save you money. But it's good for collaboration and productivity, too. Read more
Build a Product Customers Will Buy: 5 Tips
You can't live without your product--but what about your customers? Five tips to ensure you're selling something people want. Read more
9 Most Important Elements of Every Start-up
The best businesses are based on stronger stuff than just your 'vision.' Bring together these nine ingredients and you're well on your way. Read more
9 Business Clichés to Retire Forever
They've been used, misused, and abused. It's time to eliminate these buzz phrases from your speech entirely. Read more
Memorable Start-up Logos: 10 Tips
Great logos aren't accidents. Here's a look at a slew of thoughtfully designed logos and why they work. View slideshow
How Assumptions Infect Your Marketing
If you've never asked your customers what they want, then you really don't know. And that's a problem. Read more
5 Things to Un-Learn From School
You spent a lot of time getting an education. But if you want to make it as an entrepreneur, it's time to forget some of what you learned. Read more
When It's Time to Raise Prices
Need to make more money from your customers? Here's why a price hike might be your best option. Read more
Ad Campaign Smackdown: Facebook vs. Google
If you're still betting on display ads, here's where to go for more bang for your buck. Read more
How to Be Happier at Work: 3 Tips
Google's chief happiness officer shares some of the wisdom that has made the company's employees more content and productive. Read more
Why Start-up Culture Is Bad for Creativity
Founders are expected to perform under pressure, iterate on the fly, and fail fast. But is that ethos doing more harm than good? Read more
How to Motivate Employees? The Best Answer Ever
Effective motivation comes down to one surprising word... which might be why so many leaders fail to do it right. Read more
6 Ways to Give Back
Success isn't just a reward; it's a responsibility. Celebrity chef Eric Ripert shares six ways any business can make a difference by giving back. Read more
Why 5 CEOs Are Better Than 1
Sound like a management nightmare? The CEOs at this company says it's the ideal way to run a business. Here's why. Read more
Failure Is an Option
When you're building a start-up, wrong turns are to be expected--and embraced. Here's how to make the most of them. Read more
How to Get a Job at a Small Business
Working for an entrepreneur is the perfect training ground for would-be founders. Here's how to get hired. Read more
How to Ask Better Questions
You may have what sounds like the best idea in the world. But before you do anything else, try to poke as many holes in it as you can. Read more
6 Habits of Truly Memorable People
How to stick out in the minds of your colleagues and customers--no gimmicks required. Read more
The Best (and Hardest) Way to Start a Company
How to live the entrepreneurial dream while minimizing your risks and maximizing your success. (Warning: This ain't easy.) Read more
