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Are You a Born Entrepreneur? (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Scientific research shows that our genes influence whether we start our own businesses.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Costco's CEO
BY Carol Tice
Jim Sinegal, the CEO of the third-largest U.S. retailer is retiring next year. Here are five key lessons entrepreneurs can take away from his legacy.
Richard Branson on When Inexperience Is an Advantage
BY Richard Branson
Richard Branson answers reader questions on breaking convention and his restless pursuit of the new.
Creating an 'Ecosystem' for Minority Entrepreneurs
BY Colleen DeBaise
To foster entrepreneurship among minorities and in urban centers, a concentration of wealthy investors and academic, government and business institutions first needs to come together. A recent panel at Rutgers University put a spotlight on the issues.
Play Video Toshiba America's CEO on How to Embrace Risk (Video)
BY Behind the Brand
Mark Simons, CEO of Toshiba America Information Systems, discusses how a business can go from good to great by taking risks, not being afraid of failure -- and learning from mistakes. He talks with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.'
Play Video Video Conference Etiquette for Dummies (Video)
Video calls come with their own set of rules, which boils down to: Remember, everyone in the meeting can see you. The Esquire Guy explains.
Is There Proper Etiquette for Videoconferencing?
BY Ross McCammon
The Esquire guy tackles the subtle art of the video call, from where to look to which headset to wear to how loudly to speak to, well, whether or not pants are optional.
Occupy Wall Street Is No Friend of Small Business (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Op-Ed: While many small-business owners share some populist anger at Wall Street banks, they should look closely at the protestors' positions before aligning themselves with the movement.
10 Secrets of Successful Leaders
BY Kara Ohngren
Successfully maneuvering a team through the ups and downs of starting a new business can be one of the greatest challenges a small-business owner faces.
Steve Jobs and the Seven Rules of Success
BY Carmine Gallo
Any of us can adopt these principles to unleash our 'inner Steve Jobs.'
Richard Branson on the Business of Sustainability
BY Richard Branson
The celebrated entrepreneur urges startups to consider developing green solutions for the future.
Steve Case, Martha Stewart and Tony Hsieh Trade Views on Entrepreneurship
BY Colleen DeBaise
High-profile business leaders talk about the challenges facing entrepreneurs at a recent conference in New York.
A Small-Business Owner Who Survived the World Trade Center Attacks Looks Back After 10 Years
BY Jason Fell
Greg Carafello looks back at how Sept. 11, 2001, changed him as a business owner.
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