Finding customers
BY Brian Honigman
A look at the different patterns in the purchasing behavior of men. How to Quit Your Day Job Gracefully
BY Michelle Goodman
Here's what you need to know to navigate the transition from working for someone else to being your own boss. Startup Wedding Planners Explore Niche Markets to Stand Out
BY Emily Meehan
To get a piece of the $51-billion wedding market, aspiring entrepreneurs embrace specialty planning services. 10 Questions to Ask Before Determining Your Target Market
BY Alina Dizik
A guide to understanding your customers and how your product meets their needs. How to Make the Most of a Sales Rejection
BY Grant Cardone
You're bound to face rejection if you're in it to grow your business. Learning to take it in stride requires practice. Here are six ways to help you make the most of rejection. How to Win Face-Time With Tough Prospects
BY Grant Cardone
Use these strategies to get in front of hard-to-reach potential clients and make a sale. A Business Idea for the Big Game -- And Beyond
BY Eric Shapiro
In the tradition of solving consumers' problems, two young treps set out to eradicate the hangover. How Much Did That New Customer Cost You?
BY Lon Safko
Determine your marketing plan's effectiveness by analyzing how much you're spending to gain just one client. 5 Ways to Land Celebrity Clients
BY Stephanie Vozza
Jason Abrams, realtor to celebrity athletes and star of the new HGTV show 'Scoring the Deal,' shares five tips for how to get (and keep) famous clients. Reverse-Engineering Your Business Plan: Success Starts With the End
BY Dave Lavinsky
Focusing on your ultimate goals can help you devise a plan to reach them. 4 Ways to Dip a Toe into Social Entrepreneurship
BY Paula Thorby
As the number of social-entrepreneurs rise, catering to sustainably-minded ventures makes good business. Here's how to ease into working with these companies and how to grow with the trend too. 3 Surprising Ways to Find New Clients
BY Erika Napoletano
Defy convention and employ these unconventional methods for connecting with new customers. Start-Up Jitters? 6 Ways to Ease into Entrepreneurship
BY Adam Toren
Starting up for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here's how to soothe your fears and boost your odds for success. A New Definition of Networking
BY Ivan Misner
It's time for a fresh look at the way we form and develop business relationships. How to Diagnose and Repair 'Conversion Rate' Problems on Your Website
BY AJ Kumar
Consider these strategies if you aren't converting website viewers into paying customers. 5 Tips for Targeting Your Ideal Start-Up Customer
BY Matthew Toren
Generating lots of traffic is only part of the battle. Here are some tips to help you avoid the blunders of blind traffic generation. Think the Flintstones, EQ and Other Tips from Gary Vaynerchuk About Connecting With Customers
BY Laura Lorber
In this chat interview, we asked entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk your questions about winning over customers on social media. Overcoming the Groupon Effect: How to Sell Merchants on Your Start-Up Deal Site
BY Lauren Cannon
Faced with a glut of daily-deal sites, new entrants are having a tough time winning over merchants. Here's how to cut through the hype and build your client roster. What the 2012 Presidential Election Can Teach Startups About Finding a Niche
BY Kevin Hiser
Unlike in a presidential election where candidates look to ply their message to anyone and everyone, the best way to market a cash-strapped startup is to be direct. 7 Key Habits of Super Networkers
BY Lewis Howes
Networking requires focus and follow-up to develop and nurture valuable business relationships. 3 Low-Cost Sales Lead Tools for Startups
BY Jonathan Blum and Alex Dalenberg
You don't have to spend big money to get the same valuable contacts as the big guys. Here are some options to consider. 
