Challenges of Hiring Recent Veterans
Entrepreneurs are happy to hire recent veterans, so why is it so hard? Read more
Strategy and Planning
Why Company Culture Especially Matters During the Holidays
I don't throw an opulent holiday party, but I go out of my way to let my employees know how much I appreciate their work. Read more
When Business Gets Boring
You don't enjoy the work anymore, but retirement isn't all that far off. Chin up, or shove off? Read more
Made to Measure: J.Hilburn Gives Direct Selling Some Style
Hil Davis took a business model people love to hate, gave it upscale polish, and left the menswear industry wondering, Why didn't I think of that? Read more
Rule for Success: Don't Discount the Role of Luck
Author and investment strategist Michael Mauboussin cites the usefulness of failure in figuring out strategies for winning. Read more
Recent Strategy and Planning Articles
Looking for Start-up Capital? Try Overseas
Recently renewed by President Obama, the EB-5 Visa program links entrepreneurs to foreign investors. Read more
Hello, Middle America. The SBA Wants to Get You Funded.
Some 70% of start-up capital goes to just three coastal states. The SBA's chief says she wants to even the balance, and she has the programs to do it. 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
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
3 Financial Metrics You Can't Miss
If you're managing a growing business, a few numbers and financial processes matter more than any others. Read more
Military Technology Company Protects NFL Players
Unequal Technologies brings military expertise to the prevention of sports concussions. Read more
The Small Businesses Behind the Big Game
Entrepreneurial companies will be working in the background when the Superbowl kicks off at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in February. Here's a look at four of... Read more
Small Business Survey Déjà vu
The start of 2013 is a lot like the last few years, says SurePayroll's Michael Alter. Among business owners, optimism remains low and hiring has plateaued. Read more
A Sales Technique that Leaves Everyone Happy
Here's how asking the right questions can help you close big deals while leaving your clients confident they made the right decision. It's a win-win. Read more
5 Questions for an Indian Heir Apparent
Rahul Gandhi bears India's most famous political name into the 2014 elections. But does he carry any credibility with India's business? Read more
