Owner's ManualJeff Haden This Tool Can Help You Tell If You're Paying Employees Too Much--Or Not EnoughThe result depends not just on how much they earn, but where and how they live.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden If You Can Answer Yes to Any of These 5 Questions, You're Wealthier Than You ThinkEven if your business is struggling these days, now's the time to take stock in what you do have and consider how indeed you are still successful.
StrategyEntrepreneurs' Organization What to Do If Your Business Is the Victim of a CrimeIt's every entrepreneur's nightmare. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
MoneyLevi King The 3 Data Sets to Pay Attention to in Addition to Your Business CreditIf you're looking for financing, you'll find that data matters-- a lot. Here's what to watch for.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin What Mark Cuban Wants You to Do With Your MoneyThe 'Shark Tank' investor and Dallas Mavericks owner offers some surprisingly down-to-earth personal finance advice.
Featured VideosJames Atamian03:24 LL Cool J On Building a Brand, Hip-Hop Culture, and Pitching Mark CubanThe rapper, actor, producer and author discusses raising money, pitching investors like Shark Tank's Mark Cuban, and building his Rock The Bells brand as founder and CEO.
MoneyJessica Stillman VCs Ignored This Black Woman Founder Until She Started Using Her Husband's Email Address A tsunami of pledges to support Black founders followed the recent protests. How are VCs actually doing?
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Jeff Bezos Gained $13 Billion on Monday. He's Now Worth More Than McDonald'sAmazon stock rises 7.9 percent as analysts foresee big second-quarter profits.
Cash FlowCameron Albert-Deitch 8 Ways to Help Close America's Race-Based Opportunity GapThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce's new agenda for business owners and policymakers aims to help level the playing field for Black entrepreneurs.
Covid Resource CenterEmily Canal 3 Tips for Coping When Covid Closes Your Business PermanentlyCovid-19 has forced hundreds of thousands of business owners to permanently close their companies. Experts say giving yourself time and space to grieve is crucial.
MoneyBill Murphy Jr. Here's the Surprising New Thing Walmart Is Asking From CustomersA second-order effect of the coronavirus pandemic: It's hard to find coins in circulation
Cash FlowKimberly Weisul The Essential Funding Guide for Entrepreneurs of ColorVenture capitalists have voiced their support for Black founders since the killing of George Floyd. These investment firms--and some grantmaking institutions--are walking the walk.
Exit StrategiesLeigh Buchanan Goodbye at the Grommet: A Bittersweet Ending for the Maker Community's Biggest SupportersJules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi have helped more than 3,000 entrepreneurs launch their businesses. Now, they've been ejected from their own.
TaxesJames B. Biagi How to Get an IRS Payment PlanFederal taxes are due July 15. Here's how to get a payment plan from the federal government.
SafeguardsJames B. Biagi PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to KnowTake these steps to ensure you're complying with the law.
MoneyLevi King The Biggest Issues Facing Business Capital Right Now and What to Do About ItBoth lenders and borrowers are to blame for issues with accessing capital. Here's a few things you can do to put yourself in a better position.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom From P.F. Chang's to North Dakota: PPP's Biggest BeneficiariesIn Round 1, companies in harder-hit states saw lower approvals for the Paycheck Protection Program relative to the number of businesses in each state. That trend continued through Round 2.
TaxesJames B. Biagi How the Cares Act Changes Charitable Contribution RulesYour donations to help Covid-related causes can be tax deductible. Here's what you need to know.
LeadJustin Bariso Walmart Just Made a Bold Move That Families Are Going to Love. It's a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceWalmart's latest move is a brilliant lesson in how to strengthen the relationship with your target customer.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. Netflix Made a Big, Risky Change in 2018. Now We Know How It All Turned OutIt's all about leverage. Do you have it or not?
Icons & InnovatorsJessica Stillman Elon Musk Just Tweeted His Support for Universal Basic Income After a Group of Mayors Pledged to Test the Idea Will cash from the government be coming to a city near you? 11 mayors are giving the idea a try.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom With an End to PPP in Sight, Here's What's NextThe latest bill wending its way through Congress is a much more targeted version of the Paycheck Protection Program. Here's an early look.
StartupMinda Zetlin This Entrepreneur Got Shaquille O'Neal to Invest Without Even TryingAdam Roseman's dad and Shaq's mom had something in common.
LeadJustin Bariso Intelligent Minds Like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Seek to Master This Crucial Skill. You Can TooYou may have heard the term 'critical thinking,' but what does it mean? Let's break it down.
LeadJustin Bariso Want to Build Next-Level Emotional Intelligence? Start Doing These 12 Things TodayWhat are the simple things you can do to build your emotional intelligence? Start with these.
Exit StrategiesRebekah Iliff 3 Things Every Business Owner Should Know About Private EquityThe PE industry is a powerful engine of economic growth, particularly during an economic downturn like the one we currently face.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Research Reveals a Link Between a Higher Income and ExerciseOne study shows people who exercise three times a week earn between 6 and 10 percent more than those who do not.
TaxesCarrie McKeegan Self-Employed? How to Get a Tax Break on Your New Home OfficeSpent money on a new home office this year? Freelancers and entrepreneurs can use this tax deduction to save on remote work expenses.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom When Credit Runs Dry, This Fed President Has a Plan Boston Fed boss Eric Rosengren says the Main Street Lending Program is built to shore up credit when conditions tighten. Now, it will have to deliver.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. United Airlines Just Made a Surprising Move. Here's the Key TakeawayIt's a hard question to ask: What kind of business am I really running?
TaxesJames B. Biagi Using Retirement Funds to Cover Covid Financial LossesThinking about taking a withdrawal from your retirement plan to cover expenses? Some things to consider.
Growth Through AcquisitionYoung Entrepreneur Council How to Buy a Business in 6 StepsWith the right team and processes in place, you can find and buy the business of your dreams.
Exit StrategiesYoung Entrepreneur Council Founders Share Their Best Advice for Selling Your BusinessYou need to make sure the company is in the right shape and that future buyers will respect your legacy.
Personal FinanceHeather Wilde How Evernote Survived a Bad Economy by BootstrappingWhen money isn't coming in, you need to get creative with your finances.
TaxesJames B. Biagi Be Careful With Cares Act Taxes The Cares Act allows for delay of federal payroll tax payments, but you will still have to make them at some point. Be sure you keep that cash on hand.
LeadJustin Bariso The Coronavirus Could Have Destroyed Best Buy. Then, Best Buy Fought BackBest Buy CEO Corie Barry knew she had to act fast. Empathy for employees and customers was key to her smart moves.
MoneyDamon Brown You Need More Customers, Not Higher-Paying OnesRaising your prices or having higher-paying customers seems secure. Diversifying your customer base is even more powerful. Here are 3 reasons why.
StartupJessica Stillman Why More Startups Should Aim to Be 'Camels' Than 'Unicorns'Coronavirus has laid bare the downsides of Silicon Valley's obsession with unicorn hunting.
LeadJustin Bariso Google's CEO Just Gave the Entire Company a Day Off. Here's WhyA simple gesture that can establish trust and help your people become the best version of themselves.
Private EquityInc. staff Apply for Inc.'s 2020 List of Founder-Friendly Private Equity FirmsInc.'s second annual list of 50 Founder-Friendly Private Equity Firms will highlight shops that treat entrepreneurs as partners--not as employees.
Exit StrategiesJim Schleckser Understanding the Conflicting Emotions Around Selling Your BusinessEntrepreneurs have conflicting emotions after they sell their business. Others have been through this, so you can know how to prepare.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Warren Buffett's Warning for Anyone With a Credit Card BalanceIt applies to anyone thinking about using credit cards to finance a small business's startup costs.
MoneyDavid Finkel 3 Ways to Improve Your Margins and Stretch Your BudgetWhen money is tight, there are a few critical steps you can take.
Covid Resource CenterKimberly Weisul The Result of PPP Confusion: Billions of Dollars Remain UntappedThe second round of stimulus money has lasted longer than anyone suspected it would.
SafeguardsDiana Ransom Why Some Small Businesses Are Rethinking Their PPP LoansAs business owners across the country finally receive Paycheck Protection loans, many are now unsure what they signed up for.
E-commerceRaj Jana Where New E-Commerce Startups Are Wasting Their MoneyStarting an e-commerce business requires a great deal of funding and investment. Make sure you are spending in the right places.
Exit StrategiesErik Severinghaus How to Emotionally Prepare for an ExitTips for managing the pressure and stress of exiting your startup one day.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Richard Branson Just Taught Every CEO a Huge Leadership LessonThe company will sell up to 25 million shares and raise about $490 million.
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin You Have Until Noon Wednesday to Give the IRS Your Bank InfoIf you're still waiting for a payment, head to the IRS Get My Payment site right now.
MoneyGeoffrey James 7 Small Business Scams That Are Rife During the PandemicHere's exactly what to do when fraudsters play on your fears to get access to your data and your money.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom How the PPP Is Failing America's Small BusinessesWhen the U.S. government authorized the now $669 billion forgivable loan program at the end of March, it was heralded as a lifeline for besieged small businesses. It is not that.
SafeguardsDon Reisinger Starbucks Is Dropping Cash to Protect Customers and StaffWhy we can all expect more contactless experiences soon.
StartupMartin Zwilling 10 Entrepreneur Character Traits Investors Look ForInvestors, take a tip from 'Shark Tank' and focus on character, not products.
BorrowingJohn E. DiScala A Guide to Applying for Business Credit Cards Right NowBusiness credit cards come with perks that can earn your business travel or cash-back rewards, but keep a few things in mind when applying at this time.
Cash FlowDiana Ransom Changes to Fed Loan Program Give Small Biz a New Shot at FundingThe Federal Reserve on Thursday announced several changes to the Main Street Lending Program, giving small to midsize businesses another path for tapping into emergency funding.
