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This year, when checking in with my New Year's resolutions, I changed one way I'd been thinking. It might make all the difference for your business. Read more
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After founding Oakley--and selling it for $2.1 billion--Jim Jannard is taking on the film industry with Red, his high-tech-camera company. But playing the in... Read more
Make Room For Tech's Fastest Growing Minority
This group is uniquely positioned to provide an endless pool of talent, innovation, and insight to start-ups in the United States. This is where you come in. Read more
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Women Leaders: Stop Trying to Lead Like a Man
To be a true leader, you must establish trust and build bonds with your employees, says Simon Sinek. Read more
This New Rule Means More Government Contracts for Women
The government just eliminated a cap on contracts for women-owned small businesses. Here's what the change could mean for your business. Read more
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Serial Start-up Founders: Brilliant, or Suffering From A.D.D.?
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No Point in Doing Something That's Been Done 
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When Not to Join the Family Business
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You Promised! Now Kick Unsubscribes to the Curb
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How Virgin Atlantic's Marketing Nails It
Virgin Atlantic is a small airline with a big personality. This is how it lures customers from the big guys. Read more
How We Got Funded: Visual Revenue
When bootstrapping didn't cut it, the founders of Visual Revenue went out and raised $2.2 million. Read more
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Sheryl Sandberg's Book Should Be Named Stand Tall
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The new Nike ad proclaims "Winning Takes Care of Everything." But does it? Is this ad too much, too soon? Read more
Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Reality Check
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A Skimmer's Guide to Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success , by Adam Grant. Read more
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Making Tough Decisions: What I've Learned
An entrepreneur talks about tough choices, saying no, and embracing change. Read more
Secret of a Truly Game-Changing Entrepreneur
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Customer Inertia: How to Get Past It
Getting customers to try a new product or service can be a challenge. Here's how to get them on board. Read more
When Family Ties Lead to Growing Pains
The younger generation is taking over, but the founding father is averse to their growth strategy. Is an outside investor the answer? Read more