5 Reasons to Avoid Silicon Valley
Sure, it seems like a great idea to start up in the Valley. But have you really taken a good look at the nation's most famous start-up hub? Read more
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How Equal Are 'Copreneur' Marriages Really?
Married couples that start a business together are more likely to have a female partner who takes on traditional gender roles according to surprising research. Read more
Case Study: Flat World Knowledge
Jeff Shelstad thought he had created a better way to publish textbooks. Just one problem: getting college kids to pay. Read more
The Secret of Planet Fitness's Success
Keeping things simple has helped the fitness chain grow to more than $500 million in revenue. Read more
Keep Your Start-up Ahead of the Competition
Want to stay ahead of the curve? Here are some simple reminders for what it takes to be better than the rest. Read more
Confessions of a Corporate Spy
What do you think it means to be an expert in "hard-to-get elicitation"? It means people tell you things. A competitive intelligence consultant discusses thi... Read more
Getting a Piece of the $430 Million Super Bowl Pie
Through the NFL Emerging Business program, small businesses in New Orleans are getting a crack at the $430 million expected to come in from the Super Bowl. Read more
Best Advice I Ever Got: Jesse Kirshbaum
The CEO of New Universal Entertainment Agency takes his cues from the industry greats, including Beverly Jackson and Marc Geiger. Read more
How to Defuse an Anger Bomb
Is other people's anger holding you back from being successful? A Harvard psychiatrist tells how to deal with rage at work. Read more
Loud and Proud
The famous foam finger: Only the roots are humble. Read more
Write a Business Plan or Not? 2 Experts Debate
Writing a business plan could be a really great idea or a really bad one, depending who you ask. Two start-up experts make their cases. Read more
3 Steps to Win Over Investors
It's how you spin it: Incite their greed and dispel their fear. Read more
Secret to More Profitable Negotiations: Food
New research shows that simply sharing a meal with negotiating partners can lead to better deals. Read more
Facebook Fuels Online Advertising Start-ups
Facebook beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations today. Online ad start-ups had already predicted positive news, thanks to the new FBX advertising exchange. Read more
Is Seller Financing For You?
In today's challenging business-for-sale market, buyers expect some form of seller financing. But if you aren't careful, seller financing could sink you. Read more
But I Have a Family! And a Mercedes!
You're never too old to start a company. But you'll need to show the same commitment, passion, and willingness to sacrifice as any younger entrepreneur. Read more
What Online Dating Can Teach You About Being a Better Boss
It may sound like a fluffy topic, but insights about personality discovered by online dating companies can be helpful to business owners, according to the MI... Read more
A Little Crazy, a Little Fun: Building the Right Company Culture
You can't position your company as cutting-edge if your employees think it's run-of-the-mill. How we're giving our company culture a boost. Read more
Your Start-up Name Matters (A Lot) 
Soon after Livestream CEO Max Haot launched his live video broadcast site in 2007, he realized the power of the company's name to drive (or impede) growth. Watch video
Don't Let Outside Investment Threaten Your Success
Outside money is never "no strings." Some advice on how to expand your business without compromising what you've already built. Read more
5 Tips Every Start-up Should Follow
Don't be a start-up failure. Defy the odds and create a successful business by using these tips. Read more
Best Business Advice: Just Kiss the Girl
Stop reading, studying, and preparing to start a first business or a new career. Follow this sage advice, as I did. Read more
Selling Your Business: Timing Is Everything
Knowing the right time to sell is key to getting the best return for your business. Here are five things to consider about your exit strategy. Read more
Want to Create Insanely Great Products? Lessons From Pink Floyd
The legendary band wouldn't have been so successful without some savvy business moves. Read more
Cirque du Soleil and MGM Mirage: A Lesson in Strategic Partnership
Naturally, when you seek to grow, you plan new products or marketing campaigns. Why not consider other companies who could help? Read more
