Motivation
BY Scott Shane
Starting your own business often means thankless hours, measly pay and the stress of being at the helm. Yet entrepreneurs report greater job satisfaction than their employed counterparts. Here's why.
A Look at Modafinil and Getting an Entrepreneurial Edge, the Natural Way
BY Adam and Mathew Toren
While "smart drug" Modafinil has recently been in the limelight, we wanted to provide tips on how to naturally get energized.
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.
Want to Flourish in Business? Cultivate Positivity
BY Joshua Medcalf
The power of positivity isn't just in your head. It can also do wonders for your startup.
Kitten Races, Ping Pong, Naps -- and Productivity?
BY Andrea Huspeni
Startup life doesn't have to be all work and no play.
How to Keep Employees Engaged
BY Joe Robinson
The key to developing employees with oomph is communication.
The Art of Leadership: 10 Trailblazers on What it Takes to Lead
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Words of wisdom from influential leaders from Napoleon to Sam Walton.
Quick Tips for Managing Introverted Employees
BY Gwen Moran
Five ways to understand and create a better work environment for staff with this personality type.
4 Reasons Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Up
BY Adam Toren
When it comes to launching a business, you can make countless excuses, but you have to have faith. Here's how to confidently take the plunge.
How Today's Young Female Entrepreneurs Embrace Their Feminine Mystique
BY Rebekah Iliff
The days where women were seen and not heard may be long gone, but challenges remain -- especially upon entering the typically male-dominated world of entrepreneurship.
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.
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.
Why Over-Optimism Can Crush Your Company
BY Walter Chen
While painting your startup in the best light can generate attention from the media and investors. Just be careful to not to start also believing the hype.
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.
How to Create an Effective Office Romance Policy
BY Gwen Moran
You can't prevent love from blossoming at work, but you can manage how it affects your business. Here are five elements of a good office romance policy.
4 Strategies Used by Superstar Athletes to Become Super Focused
BY Nadia Goodman
Sports greats use these methods to focus on boring tasks without procrastinating, here's how you can too.
How to Train Your Brain to Stay Positive
BY Nadia Goodman
Three tips to help you keep a optimistic outlook on the challenges of running a business.
Richard Branson on Entrepreneurial Determination
BY Richard Branson
The super successful business owner on what it takes to make it as an entrepreneur.
Inspiration for the Downtimes (Infographic)
BY Catherine Clifford
Consider these words of encouragement on the often bumpy road of entrepreneurship.
What Really Motivates Employees? [Infographic]
BY Kathleen Davis
Money isn't always the biggest motivator. Here's a look at what your employees really want.



