A Category With Economic Growth? Entrepreneurs
The United States unemployment rate may be stuck for another month at 8.2%, but historical stats from Ernst & Young point to economic strength among entrepre... Read more
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Intuit's Scott Cook on Failed Global Expansion: 'We Should've Known Better' 
Intuit founder Scott Cook tells what went wrong the first time he rolled out the company's Quicken tax prep software around the world. Watch video
Storm Brewing? Owners Remain Cautious
Small business owners express concern about turmoil in Europe and slow growth in the U.S., according to the June SurePayroll small business survey. Read more
QR Codes? Don't Bother. 5 Reasons
QR codes take too much consumer time and effort. My prediction: They'll go the way of Betamax tapes and Zip drives, other short-lived, overhyped technologies. Read more
IPO? No Thanks, Say Most Entrepreneurs
The JOBS Act was supposed to help companies under $1 billion in revenue go public and grow. But entrepreneurs say IPOs still don't make sense for them. Read more
Small Business' Real Problem with the Banking System
Increased regulation of bank lending still needs to allow for measured risks that permit sound small businesses to receive funding needed to thrive. Read more
Tough Decision? Get Alignment Without Consensus: 3 Ways
Here's a bulletproof process for getting a diverse and opinionated management team on the same page. Read more
When to Outsource: 5 Decisions
It's easier than ever before to outsource services. Here's how to find out if you should do it. Read more
User Experience Best Practices: How Fitbit Gets it Right
Fitbit, an activity-tracker, created a best-in-class customer experience. Here's how you can too. Read more
Surprise! You Can Win Customers For Life
Here's how to convert one-time buyers into repeat customers--and loyal advocates. Read more
Build a Product-Driven Company
If you want to manage a hyper-growth company, start with a great product. Here's how. Read more
3 Crucial Indicators to Track as Your Company Grows
Are you on the path to domination? Here are the key business traits you should routinely measure and assess to find out. Read more
Cut Your Own Checks? You Don't Have To
As a small business, focus on what you do best. Leave most everything else up to high-speed connections, software-as-a-service vendors, and the "cloud." Read more
5 Sales Myths to Get Over Now
Don't think of sales as a special, natural-born talent, and other misconceptions that are getting in your way. 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
VCs Are Partners, Not Bosses
What's up with the superiority complex exhibited by both venture capitalists and entrepreneurs? Read more
Your Story Is Your Marketing Strategy
Even small businesses can create powerful, meaningful, sincere branding messages. Read more
How to Lead Your Company Through Change
Different employees react differently to change. However each feels about a new situation, you can help all of them adjust. Read more
You Can Compete with Free--and Win
A good product is always more important than the free alternative, even when you sell yo-yo upgrades. Read more
To Groupon or Not To Groupon? Do This First
Understand your customers--and the possible return, if any--before you make a Groupon-like offer. Read more
Paperless Post's Long, Hard Road to Raise Money
James Hirschfeld and his sister started Paperless Post to recreate invitations for the Web. But VCs wouldn't bite, and time was running out. Watch video
Problem-Solving Strategies
Advice from Christopher Kelly, co-founder of Sentry Centers meeting rooms, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Facebook IPO Got You Eyeing Entrepreneurship?
Some guidelines to help you decide if this is the time to jumpstart your new venture. Read more
Can This Start-up Shake Up the Art World?
Consumers can already rent dresses, cars, and DVDs by the day. Why not fine art? Read more
Zuckerberg's Reign: What to Expect After the IPO
Graduating from founder to public CEO usually means giving up some control. But Mark Zuckerberg isn't your usual CEO. Read more
