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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