StrategyJim Schleckser Should a Board Consider an Insider or an Outsider for a CEO Succession?Internal candidates are your best bet--unless it's time for a strategic shakeup.
MoneyPeter Cohan These 3 Things Will Make Investors Fight to Write You ChecksTarget a huge, expanding market, offer customers compelling reasons to switch, grow more than 100 percent.
Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes Warren Buffett Lives His Life by This 1 Rule of Success, Says His Partner Charlie MungerThis profound Buffett rule has been obvious to both Warren and Charlie, but not so obvious to most people.
LeadJustin Bariso Reporters Asked Tom Brady If He's Retiring. His Response Is a Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceAfter losing to the Rams, Tom Brady delivered an important reminder: Never base a permanent decision on a temporary emotion.
Work-Life BalanceJim Schleckser You Run a Lifestyle Company, and That's OKWhat does your view of a work-life balance look like?
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Here's How Warren Buffett Convinced Google's Reluctant Founders to Go PublicSergey Brin and Larry Page feared giving up control of Google. Buffett told them they didn't have to.
TaxesLJ Suzuki 4 Financial Mistakes to Avoid this WinterAs the New Year kicks in, some things to be aware of for 2022
MoneyRebecca Deczynski If You Want to Attract Investors, You'd Better Up Your ESG Goals2021 was a record year for sustainable investments, according to reporting from Bloomberg. Here's why companies should consider prioritizing their ESG goals.
Business ValuationDarrah Brustein Simple Steps to Sell Your Business, No Matter Its SizeIf you've ever considered selling your company, these are the steps you'll want to follow to get to a sale.
TaxesBrent Johnson How the Empowerment Zone Tax Credit Can Save Businesses Thousands of Dollars This YearWith more awareness and participation, the Empowerment Zone Tax Credit could not only lead to more diversity in the workforce but will also help certain areas get out of poverty and stimulate profitability for businesses in these areas.
Business ValuationGabrielle Bienasz Report: 2021 Spawned More Unicorns Than The Past Five Years CombinedThe year saw record venture capital deals and billion-dollar valuations, according to data from Pitchbook.
Exit StrategiesChristine Lagorio-Chafkin Why Experts Think the SPAC Trend Can't LastSPAC frenzy peaked in early 2021. Regulation is possible. But is the bloom entirely off the rose?
MoneyPeter Cohan 4 Keys to Winning Your Share of 2022's $90 Billion in Seed CapitalBuild a world-class team, and aim at a huge market that relieves customer pain and that no big rivals are targeting.
Business ValuationBharat Kanodia What Is the Value of a Top-Tier Sports Team?Determining this can be tricky, and based on factors beyond simple revenue.
EthicsJason Aten Elizabeth Holmes and Her Confidence Game: A Fake-It-Till-You-Make-It Cautionary TaleMaking promises you can't keep isn't a real strategy, especially when you're asking for money.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden Think You're a Good Investor? Science Says You're Probably Not (but If You Avoid 2 Cognitive Biases, You Could Be)Research reveals that what you say drives your investment decisions isn't actually the reason. (Which might explain why the average investor rarely outperforms the market.)
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser 6 Questions Every First-Time Business Owner Needs to AskYou've been approached about buying a business. What do you do first?
TaxesTor Constantino 4 End-of-Year Crypto Tax Considerations for Small BusinessesThe IRS is focusing on crypto tax dodgers. Paying attention to crypto tax rules now can help keep you paying IRS penalties later.
MoneyAmi Kassar Business Partners Can Grow Apart. Consider This Financial Option If One of You Wants OutIt's easy to glamorize equity based on TV shows like "Shark Tank" and the Silicon Valley persona, but keep this advice in mind when deciding to pay out a partner, investor or co-founder of your business.
TechnologyChristine Lagorio-Chafkin The 12 Most Fascinating IPOs of 2021In a year marked by both economic uncertainty and a boom of stock offerings, these companies stood out.
MoneyMelissa Angell Manchin Said No to Build Back Better. How That'll Ripple Through SBA-Backed LendingBiden's social spending bill would have allowed the Small Business Administration to dive into direct lending. Here are two other options in its absence.
MoneyPeter Cohan Why Business Leaders Need Not Sweat The Fed's 'Taper' And Interest Rate IncreasesUnless you took out a variable interest rate loan, don't sweat the Fed. Instead fix what's causing your costs to rise.
LeadJustin Bariso How the Rule of Acquired Taste Can Help You Build Better Habits, a Better Business, and a Better LifeThe rule is based on principles of psychology and emotional intelligence--and it can completely change your perspective.
Exit StrategiesChristine Lagorio-Chafkin The Real Reason for Reddit's IPO Plan Should Come as No SurpriseThe social-media company has had a public offering in its sights for years--for an interesting reason.
LeadAnna Meyer Meet the Philadelphia Sustainable Fashion Maker That Recruits From Halfway Houses and PrisonsFor Kimberly McGlonn, Grant Blvd is a means for doing some good for her community.
Business BooksMarcel Schwantes 5 Great Books Warren Buffett Thinks You Should Have Under Your Christmas TreeFrom Warren Buffett's personal collection, these business classics will help you become a better investor.
Exit StrategiesRebecca Deczynski How Sustainable Companies Keep Their Cred After They Go PublicMore and more companies that tout sustainability as one of their core tenants are going public. Here's how they're doing so without sacrificing their environmental goals.
Venture CapitalJessica Stillman The 10 Black and Latinx Founded Companies That Raised the Most VC Funding in 2021Â Overall numbers on funding for Black and Latinx founders are depressing, but individual stories are inspiring.
TaxesCarrie McKeegan Solopreneur Working Remotely? Check Out These Zero-Tax CountriesSelf-employed entrepreneurs enjoy additional autonomy which may allow them to work from paradise tax-free.
TechnologyKevin J. Ryan How This Founder Became the Youngest Woman Ever to Take a Company PublicBM Technologies CEO Luvleen Sidhu says engineering a $150 million SPAC deal was just the beginning of her plans.
Venture CapitalSteven I. Weiss VC Funding for Women-Led Companies Is Up. But Is It Up Enough?Venture capitalist Geri Kirilova of Laconia on how VC for women-led companies is growing, albeit slowly.
Owner's ManualJeff Haden 3 Financial Red Flags That Actually Prove You're Far Wealthier Than You ThinkTake a closer look: If you're not already rich, you may be farther along the path to wealth (and happiness) than you realize.
TechnologyChristine Lagorio-Chafkin The Titans of Crypto? Coinbase Has Company in These CompetitorsFrom Crypto.com to Kraken, here are just a few of the top cryptocurrency exchanges.
Founder-Friendly InvestorsEvan Fisher 5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Potential Investors in the First MeetingA potential investor is a possible partner. Here's how you can find out what kind of person you're working with.
Company of the YearBill Saporito Coinbase Brought Crypto to Main Street. Now Brian Armstrong Wants to Be Your BankerInc.'s Company of the Year has proved that cryptocurrencies can work like national currencies, and that the digital economy doesn't need the U.S. dollar at all. Here's why that's important--and why it matters to you.
Business PlansEvan Fisher Most Founders Get the Cost to Acquire a Customer Wrong. Here's How to Do It RightWhich CAC you show investors -- and why -- says more about you as a founder than you think
StartupHayley Leibson 3 Common Mistakes First Time Founders MakeRaising venture capital is hard. Avoid these pitfalls to make it easier
MoneyAmi Kassar The Best Time to Get Credit for Your Business? When You Don't Need ItOne lesson of the pandemic: It's essential to prepare for the bad times when times are good
TechnologyMelissa Angell Consumers Want to Shop Small This Holiday Season. Here's How to Ensure You Don't Miss OutAs the pandemic forges on, the divide between contactless payments and the payment methods of yesteryear could widen.
TaxesCarrie McKeegan Tax Implications to Know Before Starting a Business AbroadStarting a business abroad can bring tax challenges or benefits, depending on the structure you choose.
Opportunity NowChristine Lagorio-Chafkin How Small Businesses Are Tackling Supply-Chain Problems as the Holidays Approach As a whack-a-mole array of choke points pop up, fast-growing companies explain their strategies for keeping their customers satisfied.
Founder-Friendly InvestorsKevin J. Ryan How This Florida PE Firm Helped a Solar Business Grow Revenue More Than 15XFor Powerhome founder Jayson Waller, taking private equity is paying off in a big way.
Opportunity NowSteven I. Weiss How This Former Pro Basketball Player's Product Could Make the Sport SaferAviv Sports co-founder Tamir Goodman, once called 'the Jewish Jordan,' responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by creating an innovative product that has the NBA's interest.
Founder-Friendly InvestorsAnna Meyer How to Choose the Right Investor, According to a Coffee Entrepreneur Who Raised $100 MillionHow Cometeer co-founder Matthew Roberts landed investment partners in the founders of Allbirds, Dollar Shave Club, and Warby Parker.
Opportunity NowGabrielle Bienasz Why Glass Is So Hard to Find Right Now--and How to Deal With the ShortageLike everything else in the supply chain, glass bottles are stuck. Here's how a few creative business owners are working around the problem.
MoneyTor Constantino Why Cryptocurrencies Are the Solution to Your Anxiety About Business LoansWhile many founders are interested in alternative funding options, only a few are willing to try it. Here's why you should give decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies a chance.
Icons & InnovatorsFran Velasquez Steve Wozniak Says to Focus on These 3 Things When You Pitch Your Startup to InvestorsHere's what you need to do to impress the co-founder of Apple.
Business InsuranceBharat Kanodia Life Insurance: What Business Owners Should KnowIt's important to insure yourself as well as your company
Owner's ManualJeff Haden What the Packers' $90 Million Stock Sale Says About the Nature of Customer Loyalty The Green Bay Packers $300 stock shares are literally only worth the paper they're printed on--but for some raving fans, they're invaluable.
MoneyJoe Procopio 4 Times You Think You Should Raise Money for Your Startup but You Shouldn'tBootstrap your way through these four stages before you pitch your first investor.
MoneyAmi Kassar Tips to Beef Up Your Supply ChainDon't let supply-chain disruptions shake your confidence in your business.
Countdown: Holiday 2021Jessica Stillman A Neuroscientist's Top 3 Tips to Avoid Emotional Overspending This Holiday Season'Tis the season of celebration, joy ... and out-of-control credit card bills. Use the power of science to trim your spending.
MoneyJoe Procopio From Worthless Paper to Giant Payday: Maximize Your Startup Equity NowEquity is often handed out like play money. Then it becomes valuable and the knives come out.
MoneyJessica Stillman 3 Japanese Words That Will Help You Finally Get Your Finances in OrderForeign words give us new concepts to think through old challenges--like your perpetually out-of-control budget.
MoneyMelissa Angell Funding Alert: U.S. Treasury Quietly Unveils Details on a New $100 Billion Small-Business Aid ProgramThe State Small Business Credit Initiative is a funding program that aims to broaden access to capital for underserved communities.