7 Easily Avoidable Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Fail
You have no excuse not to see these potential hurdles coming--so don't let them trip you up. Read more
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4 Tips to Expand Your Niche Business
The potential opportunities might be much bigger and broader than you think. Think outside your niche with these tips. Read more
Rise of the Microserver
Go ahead and keep your data in-house. Thanks to some of the macro names in computing, servers are going micro and getting more efficient. Read more
Biggest Tech Trends of 2012
After a year's worth of hardware and software news, these six developments are the ones to remember. Read more
Why Didn't Fred Wilson (& Other VCs) Invest in 2012?
A handful of prominent tech VCs didn't make any early-stage start-up investments in 2012. Is it time for founders to worry? Read more
How Not to Do Target Marketing
Will women buy a toolbox just because it's pink? Don't assume you know anything about what your customers really want. Read more
It's Not Rocket Science: Eliminate Stress
When it feels like everything is on the line and you just can't get a grip, try one of these ridiculously easy strategies to keep your cool. Read more
4 Ways to Embrace Big Data
Here's a handful of useful tools to collect the kind of data you need to make better business decisions. Read more
4 Tips to Take Your Company to the Next Level
Stuck at a plateau? Here are four things that could help your business reach new heights. Read more
Why Money Can Hurt Your Marketing
The size of your advertising spend has little to do with your success. In fact, sometimes too much cash can be a very bad thing. Read more
Is It Human Nature to Stifle Big Ideas?
Investors say they want big, bold start-up ideas--but their investments suggest otherwise. What's an entrepreneur to do? Read more
One Business Decision That Changes Everything
Derek Sivers--successful entrepreneur, speaker, and blogger--explains the basic decision every entrepreneur needs to make. Read more
Best 2012 Books for Entrepreneurs
Inspiration can come from anywhere. These nine books may not all fit into the "business book" genre, but they're still must-reads. Read more
4 Most Important Qualities of an Entrepreneur
Forget about your business idea--most of them don't pan out anyway. Here's what it really takes to succeed. Read more
Whittle Down Your To-Do List. Finally
Those items at the bottom of the list? You know you'll never get to them, so stop trying--there's a better way to get more done. Read more
How to Turn a Commodity into a Unique Business
Here's how one founder turned popcorn--yes, popcorn--into a multi-million dollar company. Read more
The Next Big Thing in Ads
With the help of NFC-enabled smartphones, ads are getting even more interactive. But are they right for your company? Read more
5 Reasons Why You Need a Shrink
The start-up life is lonely and stressful. Without solid emotional support, your new venture might be dead in the water. Read more
Windows 8: The Next Frontier for App Developers
Pundits are skeptical about the future of Microsoft's operating system, but there are three reasons why it's a big deal for software entrepreneurs. Read more
The Case Against Holiday Sales
This time of year, your competitors slash prices to reel in the holiday shoppers. Here's why that's not a game you should play. Read more
Big Data: You Have No Idea How Much It Will Change Your Life
Futurist Juan Enriquez on the mind-blowing changes that Big Data is about to unleash on your business, your health, and life in general. Read more
4 Decision-Making Mistakes to Avoid
Every day, you must make decisions large and small. Here's what's keeping you from making them more confidently. Read more
How Much Poor Performers Cost You
Chances are, you're spending too much time on employees who don't deliver. Here are seven tips to pull yourself out of the time suck. Read more
Does Sex Sell, or Just Make Customers Impatient?
Researchers delve into the finer points of advertising: Do sexy ads have the right effect on consumers? Maybe not. Read more
2 Simple Keys to Define Your Brand
What does your brand stand for? Probably a lot less than you think. Here's why you need to rethink it. Read more
The Secret to Great Customer Research
Are founders incapable of doing great UX? A pair of Silicon Valley veterans debate whether start-ups should outsource user-experience research. Read more
Why You Need to Choose New Heroes
It's great to have role models you admire--unless they're holding you back from reaching your true potential. Read more
'We Made a Product Nobody Wanted' 
After buying Excel Dryer, entrepreneur Denis Gagnon realized he had to build a better product. The company spent three years (and almost went bankrupt) creat... Watch video
Is Your Start-up Built to Survive?
During and in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, a certain kind of start-up thrived. Here's why--and what you should learn from it. Read more
6 TED Talks Every Entrepreneur Should Watch
A handful of sage speakers lay out research and advice business owners everywhere should heed. Read more
How to Bulletproof Your Company Culture
Growth often comes at a cost: Acquisitions and fast hiring decisions can wreak havoc on your company culture. Here's how not to let it happen. Read more
Ex-Boss's Confession: 'Analytics Saved My Career'
The company had a vision of where it needed to go--but no map to get there. Here's how a little data saved the day. Read more
Break: The Most Important Part of Breakthrough
Patterns and rules can be good. But sometimes you need to break them to create a breakthrough business. Read more
Don't Have a Schtick? Get One Now
Richard Branson does crazy stunts. Another founder wears orange every day. Here's why adopting your own schtick could help you succeed. Read more
Want to Spy on Rivals? There's an App for That
Social media can offer lots of clues into your competitors' strategies. The trouble is capturing all that data. A new app promises to do it for you. Read more
