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Thought Leaders

3 Ways to Encourage an Ownership Mindset in Your Employees

Your company grows by leaps when you get buy-in from team members and help them see their potential to lead from within.

Growing a Business

3 Ways Your Past Wins Are Blocking Your Future Successes

It's easier to bask in the glow of the glory days than it is to put in the hard work to defend your spot at the top.

Growing a Business

5 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Lose Sight of What's Next

If you aren't running in lean-and-hungry mode even after reaching a goal, you're risking everything you've built.

Starting a Business

Why You Must Never Show a Hint of Desperation, Especially When Things Are Bad

Projecting the right attitude inspires confidence in your product. When desperation creeps in, potential clients and investors look for a way out.

Starting a Business

Too Much Paperwork? Embrace the Build-It-Yourself Online Form.

Form builders can be powerful small-business tools.

Science & Technology

Is a High-Tech Customer Loyalty System Right For You?

Here's what you need to know about starting a loyalty program that keeps customers coming back.

Living

As a Business Owner, Should You Make Your Personal Beliefs Public?

The good, the bad and the bottom line of community involvement.

Leadership

How to Develop Your Management Style and Assemble the Best Team

A look at what you should strive for as the leader of your business.

Fundraising

Want to Be Truly Valued? Create Opportunities by Connecting People.

Opportunity makers earn unbreakable trust by adding value, are adept at spotting patterns and constantly explore industries outside their own.

Growing a Business

4 Reasons You're Lucky That Angry Customer Is Yelling at You

Listening to unhappy customers is a hard but valuable way to learn how to improve your business and better than them disparaging you on social media.

Thought Leaders

5 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do Differently

From determining product-market fit to continually reinvesting in themselves, here is what makes some entrepreneurs stand the test of time.

Marketing

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Emotional Intelligence for Marketing

In addition to growing your business faster, using these emotionally intelligent strategies will ensure you are connecting with the right customers who will also help you grow faster.

Resumes & Interviewing

What to Look For When Hiring Your First Employees

Your startup's initial employees can make or break the place. Choose wisely.

Fundraising

6 Ways to Work a Room

Networking is about more than gathering business cards.

Money & Finance

4 Ways to Protect Your Business Against Employee Fraud and Theft

Putting these strategies in place will discourage bad behavior.