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I Screwed Up: How 3 Famed Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
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Barbara Corcoran, David Mintz and Fran Tarkenton reveal their biggest business mistakes and the lessons they learned.
May 14, 2013 in Leadership
How Stagnation -- and Pivoting -- Can Crush a Startup

How Stagnation -- and Pivoting -- Can Crush a Startup

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Stagnation may warrant radical change, but 'pivots' are too often punts -- not thoughtful, strategic redirections. Rather than undertake drastic measures in haste, startups ought to consider a regimen of constant flux.
April 30, 2013 in Business Ideas
The Wrong Way to Set Business Goals

The Wrong Way to Set Business Goals

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Four tips on how to set goals for your business that will lead to more success and satisfaction.
March 27, 2013 in Growth Strategies
3 Tips for Leading Successful Change

3 Tips for Leading Successful Change

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Why understanding human behavior is essential for new initiatives to thrive.
March 25, 2013 in Leadership
How to Test Your Business Ideas

How to Test Your Business Ideas

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Rather than viewing your business goals as a straight line, try this method of zigzagging your way to success.
February 22, 2013 in Evaluating Your Idea
How to Train Your Brain to Stay Positive

How to Train Your Brain to Stay Positive

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Three tips to help you keep a optimistic outlook on the challenges of running a business.
February 7, 2013 in Leadership
How to Navigate Growth During a Startup's Early Years

How to Navigate Growth During a Startup's Early Years

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Thinking about where your startup will be five or 10 years down the road may seem like a lesson in futility, but it'll help you keep growth top of mind. Here are four tips for planning for growth.
February 5, 2013 in Growth Strategies
Succeeding Through Failure and Other Tips This Week

Succeeding Through Failure and Other Tips This Week

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Failing upward, knowing when to abandon ship, the importance of starting negotiations and more: our best tips of the week.
January 25, 2013 in Growth Strategies
How 5 Successful Entrepreneurs Bounced Back After Failure

How 5 Successful Entrepreneurs Bounced Back After Failure

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From stolen inventory to legal woes these five fearless 'treps clawed their way back from disaster.
January 23, 2013 in Growth Strategies
How Your Failures Can Help You Succeed

How Your Failures Can Help You Succeed

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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.
January 23, 2013 in Growth Strategies
Inside Silicon Valley's Annual Failure Conference

Inside Silicon Valley's Annual Failure Conference

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At FailCon, entrepreneurs study other's failures and how to prepare for their success.
January 23, 2013 in Growth Strategies
James Dyson on Using Failure to Drive Success

James Dyson on Using Failure to Drive Success

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The innovative inventor of the dual cyclone vacuum cleaner explains why failing is a key component to the creative process.
November 5, 2012 in Growing Your Business
How to Stop Over Thinking and Get Things Done

How to Stop Over Thinking and Get Things Done

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Three tips to help business leaders improve their decision making and increase productivity.
October 25, 2012 in Productivity
10 Top Reasons Why First-Time Entrepreneurs Fail

10 Top Reasons Why First-Time Entrepreneurs Fail

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You never want to make the same mistake twice, but isn't success sweeter when you don't make any? Here are some reasons why businesses fail and tips for how to avoid it.
September 14, 2012 in Startup Basics
3 Steps for Fixing Big Business Blunders

3 Steps for Fixing Big Business Blunders

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Everyone makes mistakes, here's advice from a pro on how to come back strong after even the most embarrassing slip-ups.
August 22, 2012 in Business Management
Manage Through the Unthinkable With a Disaster Plan

Manage Through the Unthinkable With a Disaster Plan

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Running a business is hard enough without worrying about wildfires or hurricanes. But a solid plan can help your business stay open and productive if disaster strikes.
August 20, 2012 in Business Management
How to Properly Close Your Business

How to Properly Close Your Business

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Remember to take care of these five things when if you have to go out of business.
August 2, 2012 in Moving On
Olympic Great Greg Louganis on Refocusing Fast After Failure

Olympic Great Greg Louganis on Refocusing Fast After Failure

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The American diving champion offers tips to help entrepreneurs become more resilient.
August 2, 2012 in Leadership
Embracing Failure on the Path to Success

Embracing Failure on the Path to Success

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Leading entrepreneurs and innovators learn from their mistakes and accept that failures are inevitable in finding success.
April 18, 2012 in Leadership
Video: Barbara Corcoran on the Secret to Handling RejectionPlay Video

Barbara Corcoran on the Secret to Handling Rejection (Video)

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In this 'Trep Talk Extra, the Shark Tank star and angel investor shares why failing well has always helped her in business.
April 3, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
How Do You Define Business Success?

How Do You Define Business Success?

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After five grueling months mining for gold, Hoffman's crew from 'Gold Rush Alaska' fell short. Here's why setting business goals -- even small ones -- can leave you feeling like a winner.
February 29, 2012 in Cash Flow & Money Management
Video: Toshiba America's CEO on How to Embrace RiskPlay Video

Toshiba America's CEO on How to Embrace Risk (Video)

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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.'
November 7, 2011 in Leadership
Spreading the Gospel on a Lean, Mean Startup Strategy

Spreading the Gospel on a Lean, Mean Startup Strategy

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Eric Ries talks about the ideas behind his new book 'The Lean Startup.'
October 20, 2011 in Startup Basics
Video: Insights: On Moving Past a Fear of FailurePlay Video

Insights: On Moving Past a Fear of Failure (Video)

Business guru Guy Kawasaki talks about conquering common business anxieties.
June 20, 2011 in Leadership
Video: Seth Godin on Failing Until You SucceedPlay Video

Seth Godin on Failing Until You Succeed (Video)

Author Seth Godin shares his views on taking risks, challenging the status quo and starting a business with Bryan Elliott for 'Behind the Brand.' (20:34)
June 9, 2011 in Innovation

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