4 Secrets to Starting a Company With Your Spouse
Two of the most fraught relationships around: married couple, and start-up co-founders. Don't let that stop you. Read more
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You Must Get Every Single Detail Right 
Richard Branson talks about how he managed to make Virgin Atlantic a success--when he started as an underdog. Watch video
Stop Eating Lunch at Your Desk
Scarfing a sandwich at your desk isn't just bad for culinary enjoyment, it's also bad for productivity. Read more
The Way I Work: Zulily's Darrell Cavens
"Two things draw the most anxiety from employees: their paycheck and their seat. Don't screw up either." Read more
Why You Shouldn't Raise VC Money
Venture capital may seem like a savvy choice for financing, but it's probably wrong for you. Here's why. Read more
7 Things Marketers Should Know About Tumblr
As the 32nd most popular website in the world, Tumblr is a big opportunity. But you can't approach it as you would other marketing strategies. Read more
6 Steps for Getting Fred Wilson's Money
One tip: Be crazy, but not too crazy. In a conversation with Michael Arrington, Fred Wilson offers a list of "dos and don'ts" for entrepreneurs rais... Read more
How to Short-Circuit Conflict
Feel an argument with a colleague coming on? Skip repression and self-righteousness and try this instead. Read more
5 Start-up Ideas to Help Boston
This entrepreneur has a few ideas for Boston area start-ups on how they can help victims of the bombings. Read more
8 Fascinating Ideas From TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Dixon, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jonah Peretti, and others weigh in on the most interesting tech trends, the next big idea, and what's wrong with Silicon V... Read more
Getting Paid: 7 Steps to Protect Yourself From Deadbeats
Don't let customers use you as their bank. Prevent late payments before they happen. Read more
Attention Start-ups: Big Corporations Want to Work With You
How young businesses can develop relationships with companies such as Nike and Pepsi. Read more
4 Surprisingly Effective Things to Say
As the boss, you have to know it all and always be in the right. Wrong. Try these simple, yet powerful words to build trust and lead with integrity. Read more
Serial Start-up Founders: Brilliant, or Suffering From A.D.D.?
The real entrepreneurial challenge is launching a business idea and steering it all the way through to growth and profitability. Read more
4 Ways to Create a Cool Company Culture
Want to attract the best talent? You'll need an awesome company culture. Here are a few quirky ideas on how to build one. Read more
How to Bounce Back From a Social Media Disaster
Made a major flub in front of the whole world on social media? Here's how to respond. Read more
Power to the People (for a Profit)
Many companies have tried to bring sustainable solar power to Africa. Azuri Technologies is one of the few to succeed. Read more
Building an Online Community: The Barn-Raising Strategy
If you build it, they will come? Think again. Building a strong and vibrant community online takes more than a "Field of Dreams" approach. In fact, that look... Read more
Will You Leave Your Comfort Zone? Ask Yourself This Question
Many new business owners rely on past experience to make decisions. How to break that pattern. Read more
When Not to Join the Family Business
You always face the challenge of keeping your emotions from getting in the way of making sound business decisions. Those emotions are especially strong when ... Read more
The Ah-ha Moment That Launched Pandora
The founder of the custom radio site on where the idea came from--and how he kept it alive through its rocky launch Watch video
Why You Should Eliminate 'Launch' From Your Vocabulary
Your dreams of a big, buzzy launch for your start-up's product are getting in the way of building your business, warn veteran entrepreneurs. Read more
Upgrade Your Blogging Skills
Here's a crash course in journalism that will upgrade your blogging skills. Read more
Stop Wasting Your Employees' Money
A law professor argues that many retirement plans are so bad your employees could literally sue you over them. Here's what to offer instead. Read more
Why I Say No
A big part of a venture capitalist's job is saying no. Here's how, and why, I try to do it well. Read more
8 Killer Online Marketing Campaigns
What makes one online campaign memorable and another a huge waste of marketing dollars? Eight young entrepreneurs weigh in on their favorite campaigns--and w... Read more
5 Things You Should Never Do on Facebook
Not enough folks "liking" you on Facebook? Here's how you are driving your fans away. Read more
Weak or Powerful: How Does Your Posture Make You Seem?
Practicing your posture before a big meeting may sound silly, but scientists have found that how your stand has dramatic effects on your mood and therefore h... Read more
Going Viral: Lessons From a Joke That Triggered 6,000 Tweets
You can't force something to go viral. But you can help it along. Read more
Want to Build an App? Read This First
So you have a great idea, but lack the technical skills to build it? Here are the four big things you need to know before you begin building. Read more
How to Vet a Potential Co-Founder
Thinking of going into business with someone? Try traveling with them first, suggests one CEO. Read more
Turn Your Passion Into Your Profession
When is doing what you love just a hobby...and when should you take the leap to start your own endeavor? Read more
Key Ingredient for a Successful Customer Loyalty Program
If you want to keep your customers coming back for more don't make them wait. Read more
The New Rules of Team-Building Activities
Here are 10 ideas for budget-friendly start-up outings that are a little more modern (and functional) than trust falls and weekends on the golf course. Read more
Scaling Your Company? Here's Who You Should Hire
When you're rapidly growing your company, IT-staffing entrepreneur Nina Vaca recommends this certain kind of employee more than any other. Watch video