5 Indicators of Future Business Success
Measuring performance by looking at the P&L is like driving by looking in the rearview mirror. Here's a better way to predict performance. Read more
Strategy and Planning
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It's Imitation, Not Innovation, That Leads to Success
The simple execution of a big idea. That's the secret to success, according to the self-made wealthy. Read more
You Don't Get What You Deserve, You Get What You Negotiate
When it comes to the 'art of the deal,' most of us hope we get what we deserve. The self-made wealthy ask for the most they can get. Read more
2 Start-up Tax Credits You Should Use (if Possible)
As part of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, two tax credits popular among start-ups were retroactively extended through 2013. Don't miss out. Read more
Want to Start a Company? Stay as Ignorant as Possible
Forget cramming to learn your new industry inside and out. When you're starting up, ignorance makes you more creative, unique, and effective. Read more
Turn Failures Into Stepping Stones: 5 Ways
Surely someone's told you to 'embrace failure' before. Here's what that means, actually, and how to do it. Read more
Why the U.S. Needs a National Sales Tax (Instead of a State-by-State System)
I'm not a fan of federal government. But let's ease the administrative burden of filing in 50 different states, and end the debate over how to tax online sales. Read more
5 Ways to Create Your Long-Term Vision
It is too easy to lose sight of the long term as you focus on delivering results this week. Here are five steps for turning your vision into action. Read more
While the Rest of Us Save, the Self-Made Earn More
There's financial security and then there's financial independence. The self-made know the difference. Read more
Wage Wars: Weighing an Increase to Minimum Wage
The data is mixed, but a minimum wage increase may not be as bad for your business as you think. Read more
3 Social Media Lessons From Marco Rubio's Awkward Televised Water Grab
Here's what Poland Spring got right--and wrong--when its bottle landed in a viral video. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: Shrugging Off Its Rust Belt Reputation
Paul Cusson, chairman and founder of Inc. 5000 company Northern States Metals, says Youngstown, Ohio is poised to change manufacturing forever. Read more
3 Lies That May Bring Down Our Economy
From education to housing, it's time to call B.S. on the widely-cited myths that have the power to take down our next generation. Read more
Maker's Mark and the Price of Being Too Popular
Unable to keep up with demand, the hot bourbon distillery plans to stretch supply by watering down its product. Risky move. Read more
Scion of Tootsie Roll Bids Farewell to SBA
As SBA chief Karen Mills prepares to leave office, a look at her legacy. Read more
Youngstown, Ohio: A Fascinating Economic History
Using the Youngtown, Ohio, Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute as a model, the president called for Congress to pass legislation to fund 15 more. But... Read more
3 Questions You Must Ask Before You Make a Deal
What is it that really separates super-successful entrepreneurs from average Joes? They really get to know the people they do business with. Here's how. Read more
3 Things Obama Missed During the State of the Union
Last night, President Obama spoke about the economy and creating jobs, and the government's role in both. But I wish he'd said something else. Read more
5 Most Partisan Points in Obama's State of the Union
The president's speech is likely to fire up his base--and his opponents. A rundown of the lightning-rod issues. Read more
The Most Fascinating (and Depressing) Deal of the Day
"Groupon clone" is perhaps the biggest Silicon Valley meme of the decade. News of a company merger illuminates why you should avoid getting anywhere near the... Read more
Suppliers: How to Get a Bigger Piece of the Pie
With more companies seeking to diversify their supplier base, the opportunity is there to increase your share of the business. Here's how. Read more
What the Heck Will the SBA Do Now?
Administrator Karen Mills is out. So what now? Four things that would make the Small Business Administration more relevant. Read more
Do What You Love and Follow the Money
Even in fields where wealth is the last thing you'd expect, successful individuals focus on money, says author Lewis Schiff. Read more
The Challenges of Hiring Recent Veterans
Entrepreneurs are happy to hire recent veterans, so why is it so hard? Read more
Looking for Start-up Capital? Try Overseas
Recently renewed by President Obama, the EB-5 Visa program links entrepreneurs to foreign investors. Read more
Up Your Productivity--Not Your Hours
Before you spend another hour at the office, consider if it will be time well-spent. Here's how. Read more
Top 5 Start-up Acquirers of 2012
Large companies spent a collective $84 billion to buy tech start-ups last year. Check out who made the most deals and what motivated them. Read more
Best Advice: Fake It Until You Make It
Transitioning vision into reality for a new business, a new model, or simply an internal process may require pushing well beyond the status quo. Read more
3 Secrets to Bill Gates' Extraordinary Success
Contrary to popular belief, the multi-billionaire founder of Microsoft is not a visionary, but an executor. Here's how. Read more
U.S. Postal Service Announces Plan to Cut Saturday Mail
Small businesses react to the prospect of fewer visits from the USPS. Read more
4 Reasons to Never Trust the Stock Market
Share prices on Wall Street have been strong, which is a good thing for any growing business. Still, you better watch out. Read more
S&P Lawsuit: Lessons From a Massive Screw-up
As it faces a $5 billion suit, Standard & Poor's is violating nearly every rule in the crisis communications handbook. Read more
6 Reasons to Choose a Strategic Buyer Over Private Equity
Nine years and three suitors after he was first approached, this entrepreneur decided to sell to a publicly-traded strategic buyer. Here's why. Read more
Top 10 Influential Business Books of All Time
These ten books changed the business world forever. 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
