Growing a business
BY Jason Fell
Learn how the 26-year-old founder navigated the challenges of growing the business in the early days. I Screwed Up: How 3 Famed Entrepreneurs Learned From Failure
BY Arlene Weintraub
Barbara Corcoran, David Mintz and Fran Tarkenton reveal their biggest business mistakes and the lessons they learned.Fast-Growing Organic Food Startup Acquired by French Food-and-Beverage Giant
BY Jenna Goudreau
Paris-based Danone has purchased a majority stake in Happy Family -- a deal reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars.Networking Fundamentals to Boost Your Bottom Line
BY Ivan Misner
Effective networking involves more than just reaching out to people and showing your face at events. Here are four key ways to use networking as an effective growth strategy for your business. In Major Hiring Push, Web Hosting Powerhouse Go Daddy to Expand Its Services
BY Taylor Hatmaker
A look at Go Daddy's plan for growth and new offerings in an effort to target small businesses.Play Video Shark Tank's Daymond John on Lessons From His Worst Mistakes (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
The television personality and FUBU founder discusses his background and learnings as an entrepreneur. Billionaire Sara Blakely Pledges to Give Away Half of Her Fortune
BY Jenna Goudreau
The Spanx founder is the first self-made female billionaire to sign Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge. Leaning In: The 10 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Businesses
BY Jenna Goudreau
Women Presidents Organization reveals its annual ranking of the top 50 women-led businesses in North America. We look at the leaders of the pack. Inside Small-Business Growth: Top Industries and Other Success Secrets (Infographic)
BY Kathleen Davis
A look at the obstacles entrepreneurs are facing, their strategies for staying on top, and the industries with the most opportunities. 10 Best States for Starting a Business
BY Catherine Clifford
A U.S. Chamber of Commerce study out this week breaks down what each state in the U.S. is doing to promote small-business growth. Entrepreneurs See Brighter Days for Their Business, Not the Economy
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
In two surveys released today, small-business owners report being more optimistic about their company's future, though concerns persist about government regulation, the economy, taxes and health care. What Craft Beer Can Teach You About Business Growth: Best Advice from Jim Koch of Sam Adams
BY Catherine Clifford
The Boston Beer Co. expands its microloan and mentorship program. Plus, the founder shares the most popular advice he dispenses to young business owners. Survey: Small-Business Owners Band Together During Economic Struggles
BY Cheryl Winokur Munk
A new report finds a majority of small-business owners spend their time and money supporting fellow small merchants and their communities.Play Video Motorcycle Designer Roland Sands on Bikes, Branding and Building Success (Video)
BY Bryan Elliott
Sands reveals his biggest branding mistakes and where he finds inspiration. Why So Many People Resist Networking and Miss Out
BY Ivan Misner
Networking is a key way to build your business, yet entrepreneurs are often unwilling to take the time required to build those relationships. Get past these four personal barriers and you'll be well on your way to networking success. 10 Questions to Ask Before Making Your First Hire
BY Alina Dizik
Before rushing to expand your business with that first employee, here are the most important things you need to consider first. 5 Ways to Work With Extroverted Employees
BY Gwen Moran
A quick guide to recognizing this personality type and creating the most effective work environment. The Man Behind a Budding Creative City
BY Jim Morrison
The efforts of one small-business owner are drawing young creatives to Norfolk, Va. The Unusual Way One Media Startup Grew to 10 Million Readers in a Year
BY Alyson Shontell
Upworthy's strategy: In with the old, out with the new. NYC Venture Fellows Program Mentors Startups on the Fast Track
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Since 2011, a competitive fellowship program has been providing early-stage startup founders in New York City with the contacts and knowledge they need to succeed. What to Consider Before Your Business Expands
BY Joe Worth
How to figure out where your company can expand and the financial models to get you there. What Steps to Take After Crowdfunding Success
BY Logan Kugler
When Tigere Chiriga's crowdfunding campaign for his floating mug worked, he turned to CrowdHut for assistance. Recharging Your Willpower and Other Tips This Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How to forgive yourself, network more naturally, determine whether you can sell your business and more: our best tips of the week. 
