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5 Essentials for Cultivating Intrapreneurial Employees
Business owners who want employees to "take ownership'' need to reinvent how they hire, manage and reward their team.
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7 Steps for Establishing the Right Business Model
Building a product may be the easy part of a startup. Don't forgot about the other, equally important half of the equation.
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The 4 Pillars of Ethical Enterprises
Is your business model moral? Start by asking these questions.
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The Lesson in American Airlines’ Smart Pricing Plan for its Exclusive Club
What kind of customers would you rather have? Ones that pay as they go, or those on a subscription?
By Gene Marks
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You Can Do Good by Doing Well, If You Pick the Right Social Enterprise Model
Since both consumers and energetic young employees prefer companies dedicated to social good, philanthropy is a viable business strategy.
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Will Tesla Have to Franchise?
Elon Musk has hinted that Tesla may be considering a departure from the direct sales model, something industry insiders consider inevitable.
By Kate Taylor
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Ello Is Starting to Look More Like a Business
The buzzy social network with an anti-advertising mission takes small, important steps toward eventual revenue generation.
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5 Things You Must Do to Successfully Launch a Business
Let's get down to the basics.
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5 Tips for Building Adaptivity Into Your Business Model
No startup business plan is so good that it anticipates every twist and change in the market and customer demand. To thrive, anticipate the unknown.
By Jan Verleur
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Iterate or Eliminate? When You Need to Go Back to the Drawing Board.
When do you stick with an idea, and when do you eliminate it altogether? As an entrepreneur, this can be a life-or-death decision for your startup.
By Jake Gibson
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What a Teen’s Summer Job Can Teach Us About Good Business Practices
Lessons come from everywhere -- even that kid selling ice cream from a boat.
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The 6 Different Hats a CEO Might Have to Put On
Company chiefs may assume as many as half a dozen roles to guide their companies and inspire their staff. Take a look at how it plays out.
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Raising Capital? Answer These Questions to Score an Investor’s Check
Shed light on five key areas about a startup's business model to make a compelling pitch for money.
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6 Great Business Models to Consider for a Startup
Be sure to describe the consumer pain to be relieved by the enterprise and how big a wedge can be driven between what customers are willing to pay and the costs.
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The Pricing Conundrum: Figuring Out the Right Strategy For You
While pricing can be a tricky matter for any entrepreneur, it is especially difficult for those providing a service. Here are a few lessons on pricing strategy.
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7 Sins of Newbie Entrepreneurs
Following these sins could kill your business. Fortunately, there are simple solutions to fix these blunders.
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At Whole Foods, Employees Can Look Up Other Employees’ Salaries
Whole Foods has had a long-standing tradition of keeping compensation details open. Here's why.
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Spotify Musicians Can Now Sell Merchandise on Their Artist Pages
Hoping to improve its artist relations, Spotify is letting musicians sell merchandise through their profile pages without taking a commission.
By Nina Zipkin
Online Presence
Should Your Salary Be Made Public?
Social media startup Buffer is all about transparency, going so far as to publish employee salaries online.
By Nina Zipkin
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Spotify to Musicians: Don’t Hate On Us
The streaming music service is determined to convince artists, both big and small, that streaming can be a real money maker.
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Affordable Custom Made Suits? It’s No Longer an Oxymoron
Proper Suit stitches together bespoke tailoring and e-commerce so the American male can dress better for less.
By Jason Daley
Business Accounting
Why VCs Often Turn Away Promising Investments
If you are rejected, don't automatically assume it's your business plan that's the issue. It could be the firm's approach to its fund's investment cycle.
By Sam Hogg
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Ronald Coase, Lighthouses and Elon Musk
Many entrepreneurs may not know Ronald Coase, but their work has benefited from his ideas.
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Crocs: From Footwear Fad to Billion-Dollar Company
This iconic shoemaker bounced back after the recession by revamping its product lines and distribution channel.
By Sarah Max
Business Accounting
The Investors Who Laughed at Zynga
It's been a banner week for Zynga with its long-awaited IPO. But there was a time when its founder was criticized for proposing a free-gaming business model.
By Carol Tice
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A Five-Step Guide to Reinventing Your Business
How do you know when it's time to alter the strategy of your business? Here's how to pivot to a better business model midstream.
By Jason Daley
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Five Tips to Transform Your Business
A look at the best turnaround tactics from small companies around the U.S.
By Teri Evans