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12 Essential Traits Of Successful Start-up Leaders

From humility to the ability to stay focused anytime, 12 start-up founders share the traits they consider hallmarks of great leadership.  Read more

Why the Manti Te'o Train Wreck is Good for Entrepreneurs

The Manti T'eo scandal could provide just the push the Web needs to get real.  Read more

Death Wish? Discuss Politics at Work

Discussing politics at work is a sure way to derail a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment.  Read more

Digg Founder: Trust Your Gut. Always

Fear almost prevented Kevin Rose from starting Digg. Now, as a partner at Google Ventures, Rose advises other entrepreneurs on conquering the fear of failure.  Read more

Why Facebook Graph Search Is Huge for Start-ups

Rather than using filters to sabotage search results, Facebook lets you use them to find exactly what--or who--you need  Read more

3 Oddball Interview Questions You Need to Ask 

Vanessa Nornberg, owner of Metal Mafia, talks about how she screens candidates.  Watch video

Lance Armstrong: What You Can Learn From His Failure

Lying, denial, cheating: There have been plenty of Lance Armstrongs in the business world. But are these situations really as black and white as they seem?  Read more

How to Partner in China in 2013

Some business practices have changed drastically in China; others die hard. Here's how to build lasting, lucrative relationships in the world's second-larges...  Read more

Why We Need More Small Ideas

Big ideas get a lot of press. But there are plenty of small ideas waiting to be big businesses.  Read more

Free Online Course for Growth-Seeking Entrepreneurs

Want to successfully grow your company? A Darden business school professor will teach you how. More than 60,000 people have already signed up for his free on...  Read more

100 Companies Growing Super Fast

Never mind the economic downturn. There are companies finding double and triple-digit growth. What can you learn from them?  Read more

3 Mistakes You're Making Trying to Grow Your Company

Don't fall prey to these common misconceptions about what makes a start-up work. (Hint: Forget about apps.)  Read more

Sure, They "Like" You. But Do They Like You?

Are you making this surprisingly common--and devastating--social media blunder?  Read more

Decoded: Emotion in the Office

Starting up is a personal and passionate venture. But is there a double standard for showing emotion at the office?  Read more

Finding Your 'Plus Plus'

Sometimes it's okay to have a copycat company. The trick is in finding the differentiator that sets you apart.  Read more

Inside Uber's Latest Taxi Launch

Armed with a new transportation bill that's still awaiting the mayor's signature, the sedan-hailing app now calls certain cabs in Washington, D.C. Here's how...  Read more

The Growth Company's Dilemma

When your business isn't a start-up but it isn't yet acting like a "big" company, your role as CEO must evolve from jack-of-all-trades to team-builder.  Read more

Where to Do Business in India

Overall, India's economy struggles with corruption and over-regulation. But these five places are far, far friendlier to business than the national reputatio...  Read more

First-time Managers: Don't Micromanage

If your company culture is all about empowering employees, your managers need to know how to step back and just listen.  Read more

Go From Employee to Entrepreneur: 4 Tips

Use the skills, industry knowledge, and contacts you have today to set your business up for success.  Read more

10 Leadership Lessons for Gen-Y

It might be a brave new world, but an old-school approach to leadership still works. Take notes.  Read more

5 Secrets For Landing a Whale of a Client

Corporate America wants to buy from you! Learn how to crack the code to this trillion-dollar marketplace with these surprising strategies.  Read more

There's a Big Stigma in Sales 

Vanessa Nornberg, owner of Metal Mafia, talks about how to find great sales talent.  Watch video

Quick Ways to Turn a Rookie into a Pro 

Vanessa Nornberg, owner of Metal Mafia, talks about how she trains her sales staff immediately after they take the job.  Watch video

Helping Haiti Through Entrepreneurship

Three years after the earthquake that devastated his native country, Jean Orelien is rallying fellow Haitian-Americans to launch new businesses in Haiti.  Read more

How I Struck Gold on the Red Carpet

David Moritz was a college party-boy who dreamed of being a lawyer. But then a gold-plated idea struck. Here's how he built the company behind the Golden Glo...  Read more

Business Partners: Date Before You Wed

Think you're ready to commit? Not so fast. Consider these questions before making any big partnership decisions.  Read more

What Investors Want to Know Before They Commit

A Fortune 100 investor outlines what questions he would ask before signing on the dotted line.  Read more

3 Ways to Establish Your Company's Voice

Having a unique personality can help you stand out from your competitors. Here are some tips to spiff up your brand voice.  Read more

10 Bizarre Interview Questions That Work

A new survey reveals the best oddball questions that your interviewee has never heard before.  Read more

How to Eliminate the Age-Old Conflict Between Sales & Accounting

Salespeople can be cats and accountants dogs... unless you step in and address the issue.  Read more

Best Advice I Ever Got: Jeff Berger

Jeff Berger, CEO of Doostang.com, didn't care much for school. But these three real-world lessons proved priceless.  Read more

Why the 4-Hour Workweek Is a Myth

Working less means you get less done. But that doesn't mean you need to work 24/7 either. Here's some real world advice.  Read more

12 Ways to Survive Workplace Gun Violence

This post could save your life. Read it carefully, then forward the link to your friends and family.  Read more

Why You Can't Innovate Alone

Sure, it's fun to come up with new ideas. But do you have a real innovation? No one at your company can tell you that.  Read more