Inspiring
BY Kathleen Davis
We've combed through videos of best commencement speeches from Steve Jobs to Oprah Winfrey to find invaluable entrepreneurial advice.
How to Amp Up Your Office Style on a Startup Budget
BY Erica Bell and Katie Finnegan
Even if your startup is the coolest in town, if it doesn't look the part, you may get misread or passed over. Consider these inexpensive, panache-boosting tips.
How to Bring Life Back to Your Office
BY Katherine Duncan
Are you in need of some recharging? Is your staff looking a little drained? We've got the tools and tips to help you get back in action.
Indiegogo's Slava Rubin on the Myths of Entrepreneurship
BY Bryan Keplesky
The Indiegogo co-founder says anyone can be an entrepreneur and no project is too small. And, yes, it's entirely possible that one day your mom might understand what you're doing.
MakerBot's Bre Pettis on the Next Industrial Revolution
BY Bryan Keplesky
The 3-D printing visionary kicks off the 2013 South by Southwest Interactive Festival. His advice to entrepreneurs with a dream: "Believe that it's possible."
Top 10 Inspirational Entrepreneurship Quotes
BY Adam and Mathew Toren
Amid the rigors of launching a business, feeling drained or tapped out can happen to the best of us. Here are a few inspiring lines, sure to drive a spark through any crummy day.
Creative Problem-Solving Strategies to Test Your Business Idea
BY Nadia Goodman
How to use an approach called 'design thinking' when you're creating a new product or business.
The 3 Leadership Behaviors That Make Your Employees Feel Fulfilled
BY Gwen Moran
The secrets to motivating and inspiring your employees aren't as difficult as you think.
9 Iconic Motivational Posters
BY Kathleen Davis
Successories posters were office icons of the 1980s and 1990s. From 'teamwork' to 'commitment,' we've gathered some of our favorite inspirational artwork.
Need Inspiration? Surprising Movies, Books and More to Motivate Success
BY Jason Daley
Sure, there are motivational books and tapes to help you succeed in business. But what if you're in the mood to be inspired by something a little less in your face--and a little more entertaining? We got that.
The Inspiring Man Behind Thousands of Motivational Posters
BY Jason Daley
Rare was the '80s office without a motivational poster. We caught up with the man whose Successories had businesspeople hanging on every word.
How to Stay Excited About Your Business
BY Katherine Duncan
A motivational psychology expert suggests strategies to put into play once your initial enthusiasm about your startup starts to waver.
10 Inspirational Leaders Who Turned Around Their Companies
BY Stephanie Vozza
From falling stock prices to the threat of bankruptcy, these CEOs brought their companies back from the brink.
Where the Founders of Young Startups Find Inspiration
BY Diana Ransom
From Quirky's Ben Kaufman to Aaron Levie of Box, here's what inspires some of the hottest startups around.
Inside 3 Inspiring Workplaces
BY Gwen Moran
Successful entrepreneurs take us on a tour of their amazing offices and explain how their work environment inspires creativity.
The Young Founder Behind a $100 Million Luxury Travel Business
BY Brian Patrick Eha
How 31-year-old Joe Poulin bootstrapped Luxury Retreats, the villa-rental company he founded as a teenager.
Unlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World
BY Jane Porter
A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
9 Tech Entrepreneurs Share Their Secrets to Success
BY Jason Fell
From Mark Cuban to Guy Kawaksaki, here's some insight we've collected on what a tech 'trep needs in order to find success in business.
Lessons in Persuasion From the Most Celebrated American Presidents
BY Lisa Girard
With a nod to Presidents' Day, we examine what entrepreneurs can learn from the White House's greatest communicators.
10 Inspirational Presidential Quotes
BY Kathleen Davis
Words of wisdom from some of most influential leaders in U.S. history.
Couple Entrepreneurs Rekindle Romance by Starting Up
BY Emily Meehan
While it's not uncommon for married couples to go into business together, on this Valentine's Day we take a look at those who started a business inspired by their own love.
10 Must-Read Inspiring Biographies of Business Leaders
BY Lindsay LaVine
Take a page from the book of the lives of these famous entrepreneurs.
10 Twitter Feeds for a Timely Dose of Inspiration
BY Rocky Vy
If you're seeking a regular diet of inspirational messages, look no further than your Twitter app.
Facing Down Doubters and Empowering Others
BY Ingrid Vanderveldt
Tech entrepreneur Ingrid Vanderveldt shares the story of her early struggles, professional success and personal growth that led to an audacious plan to help a billion women entrepreneurs by 2020.



