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
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How Strong Leaders Build Trust
It doesn't just happen. To actively increase trust among employees, assess factors like their risk tolerance and sense of power. Read more
Innovation Secrets From Apple, Priceline & Spotify
Find out why your customers come to you. And focus on making whatever that is faster and easier to get. Read more
8 Things Your Employees Need Most
Forget about raises and better benefits. Those are important, of course--but this is what your staff really wants. Read more
Red Hat CEO: How Great Leaders Inspire Followers
After a while, even charisma and eloquence fade. What do you do then? Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst explains. Read more
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Reward vs. Punishment: What Motivates People More?
Turns out, your employees will work harder to avoid a loss than to seek a gain, according to research. Read more
Office Gear to Last a Lifetime
Tired of low-end office gear that can't make it through the year? Make a better investment in these innovative products designed for maximum durability. View slideshow
3 Reasons to Hold a Start-Up Contest
Think of it as part marketing, part market research. Here's why a launching a contest for other start-ups is a smart business move. Read more
One Practical Way to Upgrade Company Culture
For one day out of every month, don't focus on planning or executing anything. Focus on this instead. Read more
Surprising Way to Get Employees to Stay
How's this for counterintuitive? Maybe the best way to get employees to stick around is to encourage them to leave. Read more
Why an IPO Can Kill Your Innovation
A Stanford study finds that tech companies undergo a major innovation slowdown after going public. Read more
Train Yourself to Be an Optimist: 4 Steps
Optimistic people are happier, healthier, more successful, and have longer lives. You can be one of them. Read more
I Knew I Had a Great Idea When...
How do you know when you're finally on your way to building a successful business? Seven entrepreneurs share their stories. Read more
Change the World, One Start-up at a Time
There are lots of big problems in the world that need solving. And that's where entrepreneurs should focus, argues one founder. Read more
Influence Your Company Culture (For the Better)
Benefits, perks and compensation may paint a rosy picture for recruitment, but it's these intangible elements that make for a happy and healthy company culture. Read more
Guy Kawasaki: Enchant Customers Like Apple, Zappos & Virgin
Investor and author Guy Kawasaki says the business world needs more charm. Here's his 10-step formula to enchant customers--and build a great big company. Read more
8 Ways to Improve Your 'About Us' Page
Chances are, it's one of the most-visited pages on your site. It's probably also the weakest. Here's how to fix it. Read more
The Power of Small Moments
You never know when you might make a huge difference in another person's life--so always assume you can. Read more
The Next Big Thing Beyond Great Design
A well-designed product used to be all you needed to get noticed. But good design has gone mainstream, so it's time to up the ante. Read more
Starting a Business: The New 'Safe' Career?
Is it really that big a gamble to start your own business? Compared with other options, maybe not. Read more
