How to Manage a Banker
As your business seeks to expand, chances are you will need bank financing to do so. The challenge is to approach your bank with eyes wide open. Here's how. Read more
Strategy and Planning
Recent Strategy and Planning Articles
The Price of Tea In China Does Matter for Small Business
Here's how U.S. relations with China, tensions in the Middle East, and economic problems in Europe impact even a little pizza shop in Pennsylvania. Read more
Guy Kawasaki: 'Why I'd Love to Pay More Taxes' 
Venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki explodes the notion that entrepreneurs care only about lower taxes and regulation. Watch video
3 Lousy Leadership Traits from the Campaign Trail
Politicians can be great leaders. But if you're running a business, here are three leadership traits from the campaign trail you don't want to employ. Read more
Explore a Seemingly Unrelated Industry for a Day
Where will you find your next powerful idea? It might just be when you take a close look at a different business. Read more
Hey, Boss: Avoid a 'Binders of Women' Moment
Sure, there are generational differences in the workplace. But no manager wants to stick his foot in his mouth with a gender gaffe like Mitt Romney. Here's h... Read more
Temper Excitement Over Recent Positive Economic Indicators
The recent series of positive economic reports could be misleading. Here's why. Read more
Afraid of Being Sued? 4 Ways to Keep Lawyers at Bay
Here are four surprising ways to protect yourself in a law suit and keep legal fees to a minimum. Read more
JJ Ramberg: Her Business Is Your Business
As host of Your Business , Ramberg has talked to countless business owners over the course of the 282 episodes she's taped. And she's a small busine... Read more
Many Small Businesses Still Support Obama. Here's Why
President Obama is holding his own among small business voters and, depending on which report you read, even beating Governor Romney. Let me explain. Read more
3 Entrepreneur Lessons for the Presidential Candidates
As the election approaches, it's apparent that government officials--Republicans and Democrats alike--need to take their cues from small businesses owners. Read more
Let's Talk About the Real Job Creators
At tonight's presidential debate, the candidates will be pushing for better policies for "job creators." Who are they really talking about? Read more
What Entrepreneurs Need From Washington: It's Not Debatable
So far, the debates have painted tax policy as the holy grail for small business. Too bad the facts don't support it. Read more
Examining the Thiel Fellowship: Is It Worthwhile?
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
How to Make Great Decisions (Most of the Time)
You make thousands of decisions each day, but struggle when the big ones come along. Here are three key tips to making the right decision when it counts. Read more
You Really Need Outside Directors. Here's Why
Trying to save time and money by cutting your advisory board? You could find yourself short on both. Read more
What You Should Know: Nobel Prize in Economics
Alvin Roth and Lloyd Shapley won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences. Here's how innovative thinkers are applying the Gale-Shapley algorithm in new and crea... Read more
Build a Path to Your Customers
Your start-up needs customers to succeed. Which channels will you use to reach them? Read more
Annihilate Your Competition: 6 Rules of Battle
While you are busy being friendly, your competitors are racking up wins. Learn these simple rules to erase them from the game. Read more
Business Lessons From Arnold Schwarzenegger
A Schwarzenegger level of clarity in vision can provide a motivating force for you and your team. Read more
Be Worthy of Your Customers' Attention
Make sure that your product or service is worthy of receiving your customers' attention. Here's how to do it. Read more
Failure, Baseball & Entrepreneurship
One founder shares what a famous quote, a baseball player and entrepreneurship all have in common. Read more
Washington Makes an Appeal to New York Tech Entrepreneurs
Todd Park, the chief technology officer of the U.S., sought to prove at the New York Tech Meetup that, yes, the White House is becoming more tech savvy. Read more
Be Like Mitt Romney: Admit When You're Wrong
Running a successful small business means being trustworthy and admitting your mistakes, like Mitt Romney did last week. (Yes, I'm talking about what he said... Read more
Business Plans Are a Waste of Time. Here's What to Do Instead
Throw your business plan in the recycling bin. Instead, focus on your team and on getting to market as quickly as you can. Read more
