5 Tips for Creating a Winning Presentation
From no projector to awful audio, it's not uncommon to be faced with unexpected "gotchas" when giving a presentation. Here's how to make your presentation go... Read more
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Don't Let Meetings Suck Your Time
Six reasons why I hate meetings, and what you can do to make them more efficient. Read more
Marissa Mayer: What Has the New Yahoo CEO Gotten Herself Into?
Marissa Mayer's ascendance to the CEO post at Yahoo may look smart for the company. But is it good for her? Read more
4 Business Tools That Make Life Easier
These apps are worthy of your attention because they will free up more time in your day. Read more
Being CEO Makes Me a Better Mother
Apply the skills that you learn from being CEO to your role as Chief Mom Officer (CMO). Read more
4 Ways to Combat Digital ADD
We've all been there. Here's how to curb online workplace distractions and reclaim your productivity. Read more
Become a Rock Star on Social Media: 4 Ways
One way to get more social media friends, followers, fans and fervor is to leverage your email marketing campaigns. Read more
Hey, Women: 5 Ways to Defy the Odds & Start a Business
If you've been avoiding launching the business of your dreams, try these simple attitude adjustments. Read more
Fending Off the Creeps: How to Avoid Sexual Harassment
Yes, we know: This shouldn't be your responsibility. But these rules will help prevent an uncomfortable situation from getting worse. Read more
Build Your Network of Partners
Every successful business has a network of behind-the-scenes partners that help support the operation. Here's three benefits to recruiting partners. Read more
Turning Old Clothes Into Retail Gold
Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week Buffalo Exchange lets savvy shoppers buy, sell, or trade clothes and accessories on consignment, and is still growing after 4... Read more
5 Cs Every Start-up Needs to Succeed
Whether you're in software or skincare, you can't succeed in business without these five essentials. Read more
3 Ways to Differentiate Your Business From Competitors
If you have a great business chances are you have at least a few competitors. Set yourself apart from the rest with these three tips. Read more
Barkingham Palace: Cashing In on Luxury Pet Care
An estimated $53 billion will be spent on pets this year. Good thing entrepreneur Lori Weiner's pet hotel specializes in fancy pet services. Read more
Balancing the Work-Life Equation
These three tips will help you manage the time you spend doing work and living life. Read more
Cashing In on the Multigenerational Housing Niche
Linda Gridley, founder of building and remodeling firm The Gridley Company, didn't understand the nightmare of housing multiple generations until her mom mov... Read more
Not Producing Content? You Should Be
To distinguish yourself from your competitors, you must have content, and you must have a unique voice. Read more
Are Your Employees Waving Away Customers?
As a business owner, you go above and beyond to keep customers happy. But your employees might not feel the same. Read more
Trade Shows: Get Bang for Your Buck
Trade shows and conferences cost money and time. Ask these four questions to determine if a show is right for your business. Read more
Should You Tie Your Brand to a Philanthropic Cause?
There are pros and cons to tying your start-up to a philanthropic cause but it's worth the risk if your intentions are authentic. Read more
Legacy: A Pioneering African-American Architect
She was the first African-American woman to become a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and worked with Frank Gehry, and Cesar Pelli. Here's the ... Read more
Come Fly With Me: Desert Jet
In 2007, Denise Wilson launched Desert Jet, a private jet charter service. Now, business is really taking off. Read more
Customer Service Pop Quiz: Be Your Own Customer
When it comes to customer service, it's easy to assume that if there aren't any complaints, there's no need to improve it. Big mistake. Read more
Why You Should Be Geeked About Data
We ran three marketing tests-with surprising results. Here's what our data revealed about the clicking habits of customers. Read more
How I Built My Company With Grassroots Marketing
Happy Family became one of the fastest-growing food companies in the U.S. by tapping into a network of moms. Read more
Why I Have Sex With My Co-founder
Your relationship with your founding partner is as intense and consuming as a marriage. My advice: choose your partner as carefully as you chose your spouse. Read more
5 Leadership Lessons From the Business Trenches
In the age of Pinterest and Instagram, 11 years in business seems like a long time. Here's what longevity has taught me. Read more
Business Meeting Etiquette: 8 Pet Peeves
Do your days consist of meeting after meeting? Master these eight don'ts to stay focused and distraction-free. Read more
Women CEOs Dish: 4 Secrets to Fast Growth
Supercharged growth is all in your mind. Four women explain how changing your mindset can change your growth potential. Read more
Young & Female in Start-up Central
A founder of Women 2.0 explains how the start-up scene is evolving for women and offers networking advice for aspiring female founders. Read more
Marketing Lessons From the ‘Little Guys’
Big businesses need to lighten up, get creative and take a few cues from small business owners. Read more
Grind, Hustle & Payoff 
Everything from how Lara Miller oversees daily operations at her clothing line, to her greatest entrepreneurial rewards. Watch video
Break Through to $1M in Federal Contracts
Studies show that teaming up with a prime contractor may be the fastest way to breach the seven-figure mark. Here's what you need to know. Read more
The Hard-numbers Case for a Flexible Workplace
Giving your employees flexible hours cuts costs, spurs growth and lifts morale. The numbers prove it. Read more
50 Years in Business and Still Growing
The dual focus of making signs and exhibits has helped Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week Color-Ad grow over the last five decades. Read more
