Christopher Hann is a freelance writer in Lebanon Township, N.J., and an adjunct professor of journalism at Rutgers University.
The Social Media Rules for CEOs
Twitter, Facebook and Youtube are usually the domain of one of your employees, but if want to get involved, here are the things you should consider.
How to Know If You Need to Patent Your Product
You are ready to introduce your invention to the world, but first you should consider whether your new product requires a patent to help make it commercially viable.
How to Cut Through the Clutter and Make the Best Decisions
Making clear-headed decisions is the ability to see beyond your entrenched biases and move your business forward. Here's how to do it.
How to Turn Customers into Brand Ambassadors
How a little bit of personal attention can go a long way with customer loyalty.
Finding the Right Hire for Your Company
How do you make sure new hires will mesh well with your other employees and with your company's culture?
3 Tips to Make the Most of Meetings
Advice on how to make staff meetings more effective.
Tips for Getting Your Product in Big Box Stores
To you get big-box retailers to stock your product, know your competition, hone your pitch and be prepared.
How Your Failures Can Help You Succeed
Failure is inevitable, but is there a right way to go wrong? An open mindset and a willingness to learn from mistakes can be all that stand between glorious comeback and utter collapse.
How to Figure Out Exactly What Your Customers Want
The majority of companies don't know which of their products and services are most valued by the people who pay for them -- here's how to get it right.
Health-Food Business Taps Into its Native American Roots
A PGA player tees off to improve Native American health.
How to Earn Your Employees' Respect
Lessons from a CEO who worked his way up through the ranks.
4 Ways to Triumph Over Your Fears and Get Things Done
Psychologist Linda Sapadin presents an action plan for addressing your fears.
How to Overcome Your Fears and Move Your Business Forward
The business world can be a frightening place. But entrepreneurs need to learn to face down their fears if they want to keep their enterprises moving forward.
What to Look for When Renting Office Space
Choosing a space for your business is a big decision, especially for startups. Here are the things you should consider because signing a lease.
Online Pioneer Steve Case on the Future of Entrepreneurship
Steve Case emerged from the most maligned merger in American business history to become one of the nation's leading proponents of entrepreneurship.
What's the Best Way to Monitor Your Distribution System?
Tips on how to manage your relationship with your distributor.
How to Find a Distributor for Your Product
Expert advice for finding a product distributor: listen to your customers.
How to Find a Manufacturer For Your Product
Choosing the right manufacturing partner is one of the most important decisions to make as a startup. Here are tips to find a winner right out of the gate.
Cutthroat vs. Cooperative: How Do You View Competition?
It's tempting to try to steamroll the competition. But sometimes a spirit of cooperation is in order.
How to Play to Your Company's Strengths
Companies tend to be predisposed toward sales or technology, but rarely both. Still, you can make the most of your company's DNA.
How to Work With Relatives Without Driving Each Other Crazy
Consider these secrets from a fourth generation company for managing a family business.
Can You Evolve From Control Freak to Emotionally Intelligent Leader?
As your company grows, you can transition from startup entrepreneur to coach and mentor. Hint: It starts with trust.
How an Austin Barbershop Built Its Brand
How one Texas barbershop chain built relationships with customers based on a strong company identity -- and beer.
How to Write Off Your Car or Truck for Business
It's tax season -- time to ponder that annual conundrum: How much of my vehicle usage can I claim as a business expense?
Barbara Corcoran's Leadership Style: Rainbows and Steel-Toe Boots
Case study: Barbara Corcoran's business management style is uniquely her own.
Leadership Lessons from the Top of the Org Chart
Forget the so-called gurus. Learn from the people worth quoting.
Why You Should Ditch Your Annual Budget
If your business needs to be nimble, a rolling forecast is a better bet than an annual budget.
Should an Employer Allow an Employee to Work on a Side Business?
A professor of business ethics advises on if and when to allow employees to moonlight on startups of their own.
When to Let Employees Work from Home
Telecommuting can be a vital recruiting tool, if you plan ahead and create the right culture for your company. Here's how.
How to Maintain Clients' Trust While Managing a Crisis
Don't wait until trouble hits to plan a response to an emergency. Here are some long- and short-term strategies to help you weather any storm.Most Popular
