Growth strategies
BY Kathleen Davis
Truly innovative companies pay attention to the things that most people ignore and ask questions that no one else thinks to ask. Here's how you can challenge the status quo.
How Failure Made These Entrepreneurs Millions
BY Jane Porter
Even the most successful entrepreneurs experience their share of failures. Here are five ways to use failure as a means to succeed.How to Lead With Charisma and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from taking a leadership cue from LeBron James to quantifying success and failure.
Lessons From a Startup That Scored $836 Million in VC -- and Failed
BY Peter S. Cohan
Better Place, based in Palo Alto, Calif. won funding from investors like General Electric and Morgan Stanley, yet had to shut its doors in May. Here are lessons to learn from the startup's missteps.
Numbers You Need to Know to Grow Your Business
BY Dave Lavinsky
Managing your business well means measuring your progress regularly. Here are five ways to better keep track of your numbers to help boost your bottom line.Decision-Making 101: How to Be Productive About Regret
BY Punit Arora
If only you could go back and do things differently. But you can't. Instead, try to re-frame your thinking to take a more positive approach. Here's how.
Richard Branson on Taking Risks
BY Richard Branson
Stepping out of your comfort zone is unavoidable if you want to truly grow your business. Virgin's CEO discusses some of his own risky decisions and how they helped him grow an empire.Report: Green Business Leads to a Greener Bottom Line
BY Liz Webber
A new survey reveals green products and services give small businesses a competitive advantage.
New GoDaddy CEO's Growth Strategy
BY Catherine Clifford
The domain-registrar company is perhaps more known for its Super Bowl ads than for what it actually does. It has brought in a tech-industry veteran to lead the company through an aggressive growth phase. Here is a look at his methods.
Eye on 'Gig City:' How Startups Thrive in Chattanooga
BY Kristin Luna
With startup hubs cropping up across the U.S., we take a look at one burgeoning ecosystem to pinpoint how other city centers can spark their own entrepreneurial boom.
Richard Branson on the Secret to Success: Failure.
BY Richard Branson
If you haven't failed yet, you haven't been in the business long enough, says Virgin's CEO. Here he offers advice on three key attributes every entrepreneur should possess in order to be successful.
Emerging Players in Tech-Fashion Innovation
BY Neil Parmar
Think creating the next iPhone is tough? Try making the perfect pocket or purse to hold one.7 Things to Consider Before Buying Disability Insurance
BY Lindsay LaVine
Consider these essential details when deciding between disability insurance policies.
How Groupon Thinks It Can Become a $100 Billion Company
BY Henry Blodget
Instead of just pumping out daily deals, the company wants to become a mobile, local commerce powerhouse.Why Raising Capital Is a 4-Step Process
BY Peter S. Cohan
Seeking funding for your business shouldn't be a one-time endeavor. Here are four stages of business development that can serve as a road map for your funding strategy.
3 Lessons for Seasoned Entrepreneurs From CNBC's 'Crowd Rules'
BY Stephanie Vozza
Even experienced business owners can fall into counterproductive habits. The premier episode of CNBC's new small business reality show aims to solve them.
How to Cut Through the Clutter and Make the Best Decisions
BY Christopher Hann
Making clear-headed decisions is the ability to see beyond your entrenched biases and move your business forward. Here's how to do it.
The Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Business
BY Scott Shane
Franchising could be your next big strategy for expansion or it could send your growing business down the wrong path. Here are some key considerations before deciding if franchising is for you.
3 Ways to Find Your Perfect Board of Advisors
BY Victor Cheng
Successful leaders know how to seek out advice. Having a board of advisors that can help you assess key decisions is important to the growth of your business. Here are three ways to build your board.
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.
How Stagnation -- and Pivoting -- Can Crush a Startup
BY Michael Phillips Moskowitz
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.
How to Maximize Every Sales Opportunity
BY Grant Cardone
Being successful at selling means setting high goals, staying focused and winning over your most important prospect: yourself. Here are three strategies to help you make the most of every sale.



