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Steven Izen, founder and CEO of lifestyle brand Lokai, talks about how he handled a company setback -- even when he had no control.

If you've transformed yourself from mess to success, you might have the makings of a new career helping others as a motivational speaker.

David Steinberg, co-founder and CEO of Zeta Interactive, had to redirect his company and find new assets after his clientele base nearly disappeared.

When things get tough, remember this.

Neil Parikh, co-founder of mattress startup Casper, says that the company sold out of inventory immediately after launching. To solve this issue, the team had to get creative.

Firsthand experiences teach you far more than any textbook.

Even the most severe disappointment is just a passage that you can navigate to reach your goals.

A confident entrepreneur makes a huge offer for acquisition and gets shot down quick for all to see. He didn't miss a beat.

The people we look up to also had fears, but they learned how to conquer them.

Despite the initial rejections, Indiegogo has since secured millions in funding from prominent VC firms and it's distributed close to $1 billion to entrepreneurs across the world.

Remember the obstacle or the rival is only as strong as your perception lets it be.

'China has set a clear precedent with nearly every other tech company that operating in the country comes with certain strings attached,' analyst says.

U.S. District Judge Rosemary Collyer ruled that the administration cannot spend billions of dollars in federal funds to provide subsidies under Obamacare to private insurers without the approval of Congress.

Adjusting to his abrupt loss of sight gave this entrepreneur new perspective on his future.

Funding is going disproportionately to the biggest, best established businesses. We have to change that.

Here are the seven points in the franchise due-diligence process that are prone to stopping someone from moving ahead with a franchise -- but you will get past them.

My handicap made me face circumstances and get creative with my solution. It gave me my career -- and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Unforeseen expenses, fraud and loneliness are a few problems you'll inevitably have to deal with.

Remain cognizant of the potential mental pitfalls you'll face, usually alone, and keep moving forward.

Problems in shipping, inventory management and taxes can sneak up on you.

Before you decide to start a new business, take a hard look at your own values, discipline and way of thinking.