Top 10 Motivational Books of All Time
Every business library should include at least one of these gems. Read more
Strategy and Planning
7 Traits That Distinguish Super Successful People From Ordinary Ones
How'd Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett do so well? They lived according to these seven principles. Read more
4 Reasons You Need to Set Business Goals
Here are four reasons why you should be setting goals for your organization. Read more
Here's What Happens When You Focus Too Hard
Too much self-control can actually backfire. Here's how to replenish your ability to make smart decisions. Read more
What If Your Gut Is (Gasp!) Wrong?
Chip and Dan Heath, authors of Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work, on how to make better executive decisions Read more
Recent Strategy and Planning Articles
Do Your Company a Favor-Go Away
Business owners are often hard pressed to take vacations. But getting away from the business helps you to work on it rather than in it. Read more
5 Ways You Can Make Your Own Luck
The most successful people in the world say luck is a huge part of achievement. Here's how you can increase your odds. Read more
How the Craziest White House Petitions Would Affect the Economy
Whoever said there's no such thing as a bad idea hasn't spent a lot of time crowdsourcing proposals from the general public. Read more
'Create a Bond Between a Customer and Your Product' 
A.G. Lafley, the former CEO of Procter & Gamble, explains how customers can help you define your start-up strategy. Watch video
Small Business News Ticker: The Tax Wars Are On
A manufacturing rebound (sort of), the sweet spot for buying cheap flights, a Facebook phone, and all the tax news that's fit to read. Read more
How Hard Could It Be?
Oh, pretty hard. A dispatch from Startup Weekend, where would-be company founders learn what can-- and can't--be accomplished in 54 crazy hours. Read more
A Survey Finds 50% of Owners Plan to Invest in the Second Quarter
The March SurePayroll survey reports a tale of two small business economies. Read more
Want to Improve Your Business? Talk to Your Vendors
I find some of the best new ideas come from the companies I already work with. Read more
How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook
Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Local, explains exactly how to navigate Facebook's privacy settings. Watch video
What Should You Do About Health Care Reform? You Have 3 Choices
On January 1, 2014, the Affordable Care Act will require businesses with 50 or more full-time employees to offer health insurance. What if you have fewer tha... Read more
Your Business Needs a "Special Sauce"
The most successful businesses define what sets them apart--almost to the point of obsession. Read more
Why Smart Entrepreneurs Care About Gay Marriage
Hundreds of thousands of gay couples could soon hear wedding bells. Here are five ways for entrepreneurs to capitalize on them. Read more
Starting up? Plan for the Long-Haul
When you're starting a company, you're focused on the here-and-now. But the long-view is just as crucial for success. Here's a checklist to guide you. Read more
Why Zuckerberg's Super PAC Won't Speak for Start-ups
Facebook's CEO and other tech execs want a Washington lobby group. But the needs of small tech start-ups may not be on their agenda. Read more
Does Your Business Need a Sequester?
The end of the first quarter is the perfect time to evaluate where your business stands. Here's why it might pay to take a page out of the government's playb... Read more
