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Executive coach Sally Hogshead says the key to distinguishing yourself from the pack is in becoming 'more of who you already are.'

In business, you can't make the competition disappear completely, but that's alright. Accept the challenge -- you will have a stronger business because of it.

Often people turn to a price-cutting strategy to compete but this can lead to a race to the bottom. Instead, entrepreneurs should focus on other ways to stand out and gain customers. Our marketing expert Joanna Lord talks shares six ways.

This in-between stage for a company can be challenging. The founder of S.W. Basics Adina Grigore discusses the issues and frustrations she is facing as a pre-teen company.

By throwing out the approved checklist, Jobs got customers to meaningfully connect with the Apple brand.

On May 18, Swiss voters will decide if they want to introduce the world's highest minimum wage to their country where the cost of living is extremely high and the unemployment and poverty rates very low.

With the continuous stream of startups popping up in every industry, it is important to keep tabs on what rivals are doing. Here are a few ways to keep track of your competitors online.

Within the Bitcoin community, there are recent reports of a 'massive banning campaign' by PayPal against merchants selling anything related to the cryptocurrency.

If you want to accelerate your social media game by getting followers from your competitors, here are several tips you should consider.

The Seattle Seahawks' policy limits ticket sales to six U.S. states; California, home of the San Francisco 49ers, didn't make the list.

Entrepreneurs often view competitors as their arch enemy, but often rivals will make their own startup stronger. Here is five reasons why.

Proper Suit stitches together bespoke tailoring and e-commerce so the American male can dress better for less.

Get a head start on accomplishing everything you need to take your startup to the next level -- and beyond.

The founder of a social strategy consultancy offers real-world business advice from the dating world.

You may not be as technologically brilliant as Jack Dorsey or Aaron Levie, but you can adopt their intense competitiveness.

Loyalty is a two-way street. If you want to turn customers into raving fans, you'll have to go above and beyond when it comes to the service you provide.

A new report from Ernst & Young says that while the U.S. is home to one of the best entrepreneurial environments in the world, there is no 'margin for complacency.'

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative stepped into the Samsung-Apple battle and vetoed the ruling from the International Trade Commission earlier in the summer.

As a startup you face plenty of competition. Here are five methods for facing off against your rivals and coming out on top.

We tackle the ethical dilemmas of getting insider information, and asking your assistant to complete items on your personal to-do list.

People, product and passion can help you compete against a giant company in any field.