March 2014

Considering VC for Your Business? Here's What You Need to Know.
Three questions to ask yourself when deciding whether or not you should take an investment from a company.
The Ethics Coach on Handling Social Media Attacks
How do you respond when an employee lashes out on Twitter?
How Often Should I Update My Website?
Despite what you may have heard, for many businesses, daily updates don't make sense.

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Success or Failure: Which Breeds Stronger, More Resilient Entrepreneurs?
Are champions born or are they made?
This Software Company Can Boost Your Retention Rate
Gainsight, a customer-success management company, helps increase customer retention for small but quickly growing companies.
Introducing Entrepreneur's Top New Franchises to Watch
These 57 newbies all started franchising in the past five years.
4 Ways to Dominate a Pitch Competition
Win or lose, entering a contest can be a good way to meet investors. But let's be honest -- it's better to win.
From Independent Business Owner to Franchisee
Don Robinson has been an independent restaurant owner -- twice -- but has come to the realization that being a franchisee plays to his strengths.
This Is Your Brain on Power
There's evidence that power actually changes the way the brain sees others, decreasing recognition of others' concerns.
Is Your Managerial Ego Too Big?
Overlords of their own fiefdoms and overseers of inflated budgets and staffs, these type of managers can kill your company. Here's what every leader needs to know to take down the takeover artists.
This Site Lets You Get Backers for Your Crowdfunding Project Before It Launches
Prefundia offers investors a sneak peek at your idea before the funding search begins.
How to Build a Killer Facebook Page for Your Retail Company
In lieu of a stand alone website, a Facebook page may work for your business. But only if it's done right.
9 Ways to Become a Better Leader
From encouraging dissenting voices to showing compassion, here are tips for leading with purpose and poise.
7 Lessons in Harmony for Family Startups
Running a family business can unite members of a family but it can also tear them apart. Here are some tips keeping the peace, both at home and at the office.
Punching Above Its Weight, the Boutique Fitness Franchise Trend Is Taking Off
The landscape may still be dominated by big-box gyms, but smaller more niche services are quickly gaining ground.
How Much Money Is a Good Leader Really Worth?
Breaking down the value of good leadership into dollars and sense.
Why It's Time to Redesign the Way We Think About Office Space
New workplace trends include movable walls, outdoor spaces and sometimes no office at all.
The Role of Luck in Business, Investing and Sports
Michael J. Mauboussin, head of global financial strategies at Credit Suisse, explores what results in success.
Living Large in 117 Square Feet
Forget the McMansion. Tumbleweed Tiny House Company offers 21 floor plans for houses starting at 117 square feet.
The 3 Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make on Their Taxes
CPAs reveal the big IRS no-no's committed by 'treps
5 Reasons Why a Retreat Is Good for Your Business
Entrepreneurial retreats can be a great way to step back from your business for a new perspective, learn from experts and other entrepreneurs, and just refresh your brain.
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