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
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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
One Employee Message That Should Never Be Mixed
Vision, goals, and guidelines all are important. But not as important as this. Read more
Who Took the Disruption Out of TechCrunch Disrupt?
The much-hyped start-up competition is supposed to feature dangerously innovative companies. So why does the winner look like a me-too entry? Read more
Why What Kind of Car You Drive Matters
You may not think twice about your ride, but customers, investors, and employees are most certainly looking--and judging. Read more
2 Kinds of Start-ups That Get More Valuable Post-IPO
A new analysis by a Silicon Valley venture capital firm identifies two tech business models that tend to stay strong. Read more
New Crowdfunding Twist: Invest in a College Grad
Is it crazy or brilliant? An ex-Googler aims to help graduates follow their entrepreneurial dreams--in exchange for some of their future income. Read more
4 Hidden Signs of a Healthy Company
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Make Money & Make the World Better (& What It Has to Do With Your Brain)
When you do something altruistic, your brain releases a squirt of the neurotransmitter Dopamine, and you feel good. Read more
3 Signs You Aren't Paying Yourself Enough
If you can't take home a proper salary, it's time to take a long, hard look at your business. Read more
Steve Jobs & You Have This in Common
If there's one thing entrepreneurs are good at fighting, it's their intuition. That's a shame. Read more
To Be or Not to Be Like Steve Jobs?
Nearly a year after Jobs' death, his legacy inspires fierce debate among entrepreneurs. Read more
11 Ways You Allow Your Life to Suck
Is your personal or professional life unsatisfying? Here's how you--more than anything else--might be holding yourself back. Read more
9 Dumb Ways to Ruin a Meeting
If you must call a meeting, make it count. Don't waste everyone's time with one of these mistakes. Read more
Who Wins: The Opportunist or the Opportunistic?
They sound like the same thing, but these are two very different kinds of entrepreneurs. Here's who wins in the end. Read more
Make Your Team More Innovative, Instantly
All you need is 10 minutes--and some very thick skin. Read more
Incubator Focuses on Founders First, Then Companies
Some incubators and accelerators focus on creating great companies. This one hones its energy on transforming the hobbyist entrepreneur into a strong founder. Read more
Entrepreneurs Rule the World
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Free Yourself From Your Desk
Get creative, productive, and happy: Throw on your sneakers and head outside. (Pssst: You'll actually work harder!) Read more
9 Beliefs of Remarkably Successful People
The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. See how they think--and why it works. 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
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These storytelling basics from a Pixar artist apply just as well to business--and life. Read more
How to Get Employees Thinking Like Entrepreneurs
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Don't let a bad morning ruin your entire day. Use these mental tricks to change your momentum. 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
How a Disaster on Everest Inspired an Entrepreneur 
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How to Thank Your Employees in Only 8 Words
Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. Read more
5 Reasons You Aren't a Great Boss
These common blind spots could be preventing you from being the manager you need to be. Read more
This Guy Invented the iPod With Steve Jobs
Tony Fadell, the creator of the most iconic product of the last decade--Apple's iPod--talks about the innovations, and missteps, that helped him change perso... Watch video
Get More People Talking About Your Brand: 5 Tips
Advice from Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
4 Company Programs Your Employees Hate
Surprise: They secretly despise that employee-of-the-month award. Find out what else your staff hates--and what to offer instead. Read more
How to Be Happier at Work: 3 Tips
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