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Keep Control of Your Start-up Forever

The power that Mark Zuckerberg wields over Facebook has become the stuff of legend. It's also rare to maintain. Here's how to put yourself in the best possib...  Read more

Can You Really Make Money Via Social Media?

Social media may give the illusion of spreading the wealth around, but for the vast majority of entrepreneurs, it's hard to justify the time.  Read more

Most People Don't Recover From Crisis 

John Mackey, CEO and founder of Whole Foods, talks about how to deal with crisis and why it makes or breaks people.  Watch video

Tiger's New Nike Ad...Too Soon?

The new Nike ad proclaims "Winning Takes Care of Everything." But does it? Is this ad too much, too soon?  Read more

Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check

Silicon Valley's productivity guru takes a month off in Bali. It might be the most demanding vacation ever.  Read more

How Hard Could It Be?

Oh, pretty hard. A dispatch from Startup Weekend, where would-be company founders learn what can-- and can't--be accomplished in 54 crazy hours.  Read more

7 Simple Ways to Make a Lagging Business Succeed

Day-to-day inertia is the enemy of business. If you want anything good to happen, you have to make it happen, starting here.  Read more

Why Generosity Is the Most Powerful Networking Tool

A Skimmer's Guide to Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success , by Adam Grant.  Read more

Don't Just Learn From Your Rivals, Admire Them 

John Mackey, CEO and founder of Whole Foods, talks about why you need to know you need to grow to love your competition.  Watch video

Make Your Website Rock: 3 Tools

These three tools will help you get more more subscribers, better engagement, more useful content on your website.  Read more

Giving Employees What They Want 

John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO and founder, talks about Obamacare and the benefits of salary caps.  Watch video

3 New Takes on the Business Center

Forget the old-school business center. Check out these three revamped hotel workspaces encourage collaboration.  Read more

4 Tips to Dominate the Retail Pricing War

Showrooming--when shoppers peruse brick and mortar stores but purchase online--is alive and well. Here's how to get customers to buy from you.  Read more

Just Say No to Micromanaging

Micromanagement could have a huge long- and short-term negative impact on your ability to be effective as a manager.  Read more

Your Brand: What Customers Say Behind Your Back

Think of your brand as what customers say behind your back, and the way you manage your company could change dramatically.  Read more

New Life for Old Brands

Finding new opportunities in reviving classic products.  Read more

Freshii Founder's 5-Part Operating Manifesto 

Matthew Corrin, CEO of Freshii, explains the basic principles that guide his restaurant business operations.  Watch video

Now This Is a PR Crisis 

John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO and founder, talks about when he was investigated by the FTC and slammed in the national press for weeks.  Watch video

Want to Improve Your Business? Talk to Your Vendors

I find some of the best new ideas come from the companies I already work with.  Read more

Our Manufacturing Troubles are Cultural, not Economic

It's not just that shipping is expensive and labor costs are rising. The move away from 'things' is much more basic.  Read more

Pains & Gains of Working With Washington

Small businesses face a mountain of government regulations. But there are some benefits to working with Washington, too.  Read more

Get Rich Quick? That's Not Our Culture 

John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO, talks about his company's salary cap, and what that means for employee culture.  Watch video

Your Business Needs a "Special Sauce"

The most successful businesses define what sets them apart--almost to the point of obsession.  Read more

David vs. Goliath: How Small Companies Make It Big

The world is full of entrepreneurial upstarts that took down industry giants. It happens all the time. Here are five winning strategies.  Read more

High-Tech Manufacturing and Location, Location, Location

These five considerations can help you map out a manufacturing strategy -- and decide where that strategy should take place.  Read more

Why Business Is a Force for Good 

John Mackey, Whole Foods CEO and founder, talks about why he champions capitalism.  Watch video

5 Legal Steps for Starting Your Business

Ready to take the leap into entrepreneurship? Make sure you master this checklist first.  Read more

Strategizing How to Grow Your Company? Ask 2 Questions First

Lessons from how founder and CEO Jim McCann scaled $330 million (market cap) 1-800-Flowers.com.  Read more

Making Tough Decisions: What I've Learned

An entrepreneur talks about tough choices, saying no, and embracing change.  Read more

Does Your Business Need a Sequester?

The end of the first quarter is the perfect time to evaluate where your business stands. Here's why it might pay to take a page out of the government's playb...  Read more

Why Web Companies Have Trouble Making Money

Why can't some of the most popular start-ups on the Web translate users into dollars?  Read more

Communication: Why the Story Is Everything

The days of the sage on the stage are over. So what's the best way to get your point across?  Read more

6 Ways to Attract Top Talent

Even in today's economy, the most talented workers have plenty of choices. Here's how to make sure they join you, not the competition.  Read more

Great Leaders Have Emotional Intelligence 

John Mackey, CEO and founder of Whole Foods, talks about why self-awareness matters in business.  Watch video

Secret of a Truly Game-Changing Entrepreneur 

What makes a technology business sustainable in the long run? It may not be what you think.  Watch video