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Rough Patch? Remember What You're Made Of (And Other Tips) 

Mayra Jimenez, co-founder of the Orchid Boutique, a swimwear maker, describes three ways she overcomes setbacks.  Watch video

B-Reel Ad Company Wins CLIO Awards

The innovative production company received top honors for its brand-driven content this week.  Read more

From Ivy League to Intimates

Harvard Business School grad Angela Newman left a high-paying consulting career to launch her own line of high-tech women's undergarments. Below, she shares ...  Read more

3 Reasons Not to Crowdfund

Yes, crowdfunding is cool. It's democratic. It's disruptive. And it's a bad idea for a lot of start-ups.  Read more

Y Combinator Shake-up, Andrew Mason Returns

One YC partner makes an exit, while Paul Graham introduces five new ones--including Groupon founder and ex-CEO, Andrew Mason.  Read more

How Real People Make It Big

Forget shiny objects and distractions. How people who grew up with nothing, people like you and me, build big-time success.  Read more

How to Have Better Conversations

Procter & Gamble's former CEO offers simple but useful tips for better discussions at work and elsewhere.  Read more

Why 'Inbox Zero' Is Like a Fad Diet

Handle founder Shawn Carolan explains why pursuing email perfection is all but pointless.  Read more

Gauging the Health of Your Company's Growth

Inc. columnist Norm Brodsky talks about how you can interpret your company's growth performance.  Read more

Beat the Summer Productivity Slump

Yes, you can enjoy the warm weather and stay sharp at work. Here's how.  Read more

How I Get My Fans Hooked 

Sweating every detail of his T-shirt line helped Johnny Cupcakes build a brand, says founder Johnny Earle.  Watch video

Tech Guru Sabeen Mahmud: 'Fear Is Just a Line in Your Head'

The founder of Pakistan's first hackathon boldly goes where few women have gone before.  Read more

10 Top States for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Recently I told you about the 10 worst states for new business in America. Now here's where entrepreneurship is thriving.  Read more

170 Companies. 64 Venture Firms. Now Go.

The National Venture Capital Association hosts World's Largest Office Hours, its first-ever matchmaking event  Read more

Report: How Many Start-ups Really Matter?

The majority of companies that ever reach the $100 million mark in revenue are not tech start-ups, and are not based in California.  Read more