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Should You Be the Leader of Your Small Business?

Should You Be the Leader of Your Small Business?

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Some entrepreneurs are born to start businesses, but not all of them can inspire greatness in the ranks. Here's how to tell if you're really cut out for leadership.
March 20, 2012 in Leadership
Photos: Best Startup Tips from 'Trep Talk

Best Startup Tips from 'Trep Talk

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Personal insights on starting a business from some of the most successful 'treps behind the big ideas.
March 19, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
Video: HomeAway Co-founder on Making AcquisitionsPlay Video

HomeAway Co-founder on Making Acquisitions (Video)

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In this 'Trep Talk Extra, Brian Sharples explains how he improved the transition process after buying multiple companies.
March 15, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
Video: Welcome to SXSW Interactive 2012Play Video

Welcome to SXSW Interactive 2012 (Video)

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The annual South By Southwest Interactive Festival kicks off this weekend in Austin, Texas. Entrepreneur's Colleen DeBaise is on scene and offers an insider's look as the action heats up.
March 10, 2012 in Apps & Software
Video: HomeAway Co-founder on Curiosity, Influence and RejectionPlay Video

HomeAway Co-founder on Curiosity, Influence and Rejection (Video)

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Brian Sharples shares his personal story in 'Trep Talk, and offers advice on how young 'treps can handle startup challenges.
March 8, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
Video: Barbara Corcoran on Inspiring Creative Ideas in BusinessPlay Video

Barbara Corcoran on Inspiring Creative Ideas in Business (Video)

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In this 'Trep Talk Extra, Corcoran Group founder and Shark Tank angel investor explains why fun is one of the most important, yet overlooked, tools in business.
March 8, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
Five Tips to Inspire Innovation at Your Small Business

Five Tips to Inspire Innovation at Your Small Business

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More innovation is needed for a business to thrive in today's world of shrinking product life cycles and increased competition. Here's how to kick your business into high gear.
February 27, 2012 in Innovation
10 Powerful Management Insights from Apple, P&G, Yum Brands and Gilt Groupe

10 Powerful Management Insights from Apple, P&G, Yum Brands and Gilt Groupe

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Here's a rundown on the management traits four solid-gold brands used to get their startups off the ground, and to keep driving their companies forward, as described in four new books:
February 20, 2012 in Business Management
Tips to Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Tips to Help the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

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The innovators of the future are roaming the halls of your local schools. But are they getting enough encouragement? Here's how you can help.
February 10, 2012 in Leadership
Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business

Why Watching the Super Bowl May Inspire You to Start a Business

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An entrepreneurship organization is running an ad during the Super Bowl. Its goal: To get you to start up.
February 2, 2012 in How-To Guides
Seven Secrets of Self-Made Multimillionaires

Seven Secrets of Self-Made Multimillionaires

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Sales pro Grant Cardone examines the habits of the super-rich, and how to make them your own.
February 2, 2012 in Leadership
Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City

Why Tony Hsieh Wants to Rehabilitate Sin City

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The Zappos.com founder is hoping his bet on Las Vegas will be a win, win for his company and the community.
January 23, 2012 in Location
Photos: Richard Branson on Strategies for Success

Richard Branson on Strategies for Success

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A look at the most helpful advice for entrepreneurs from the celebrated billionaire.
January 19, 2012 in The 'Treps
How Many Jobs Can Your Startup Create This Year?

How Many Jobs Can Your Startup Create This Year?

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Never discount the value you and your company can have on your community or the world -- even if you start up in your garage, your bedroom or the trunk of your car.
January 11, 2012 in Hiring Center
A Saucy Millionaire Role Model for Serial Entrepreneurs

A Saucy Millionaire Role Model for Serial Entrepreneurs

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Marcia Kilgore, creator of lifestyle and beauty brands, shares her fearless approach to business and life.
January 9, 2012 in 'Trep Talk
Has Your Business Made a Brilliant Mistake?

Has Your Business Made a Brilliant Mistake?

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A new contest from the Wharton School of Business gives entrepreneurs a chance to win goodies -- by describing a clutch mistake that turned out to be a good business idea.
January 2, 2012 in New Ideas
10 Intriguing Business Books for Entrepreneurs to Read on Vacation

10 Intriguing Business Books for Entrepreneurs to Read on Vacation

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Here are the 10 business books that intrigued me most this year. If you're looking for a little inspiration to kick-start 2012, make one of these a year-end read.
December 21, 2011 in Forward Thinkers
Cooking Up New Business Ideas from Old-World Recipes

Cooking Up New Business Ideas from Old-World Recipes

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How some entrepreneurs are drawing from the distant past to put a successful new spin on old ideas.
December 16, 2011 in Finding Ideas
Photos: That's Showbiz: What Entertainers Can Teach Entrepreneurs

That's Showbiz: What Entertainers Can Teach Entrepreneurs

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Ten business lessons from top musicians, actors, comedians and other high-profile celebrities.
December 2, 2011 in Startup Basics
Boston Beer Co.'s Jim Koch on Self Reliance

Boston Beer Co.'s Jim Koch on Self Reliance

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How the founder of America's largest craft brewery faces challenges, stays connected and maintains long-standing success.
November 30, 2011 in 'Trep Talk
Richard Branson on When Inexperience Is an Advantage

Richard Branson on When Inexperience Is an Advantage

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Richard Branson answers reader questions on breaking convention and his restless pursuit of the new.
November 29, 2011 in Leadership
Who to Follow on Twitter for Innovative Business Ideas

Who to Follow on Twitter for Innovative Business Ideas

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Here are five resources for helping you channel your inner innovator.
November 28, 2011 in Business Ideas
What I Learned About Entrepreneurship from Richard Branson

What I Learned About Entrepreneurship from Richard Branson

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For young entrepreneurs, having a mentor -- even one you've never met -- can mean the difference between running a successful business and just dreaming about it.
November 22, 2011 in Startup Basics
Video: 'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton on Overcoming ChallengesPlay Video

'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton on Overcoming Challenges (Video)

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Meet the teenage surfer who survived a shark attack, got back in the water three weeks later and went on to surf professionally. She talks with Bryan Elliott in 'Behind the Brand.'
October 7, 2011 in Lifestyle
The Making of a 20-Something Multimillionaire Serial Entrepreneur

The Making of a 20-Something Multimillionaire Serial Entrepreneur

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Gurbaksh Chahal shares insight on staying competitive and why his $300 million sale to Yahoo wasn't what changed his outlook on business and life.
October 3, 2011 in 'Trep Talk

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