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Growing a Business

For Last Minute Gifts Consider Mark Zuckerberg's 22 Favorite Books

The Facebook founder's reading list ranges from the sciences to global politics and economy, with one stop for science fiction.

Growing a Business

Profit's Not the Only Thing. Businesses Driven By Values Succeed in the Long Run.

What does a Japanese hotel founded in 705 have in common with today's Tesla Motors? Long-term core values.

Thought Leaders

Why There Aren't More Entrepreneurs

If there's one thing every entrepreneur needs to be successful, it's the courage to confront the challenges that threaten to derail us and persevere.

Business Ideas

10 Businesses to Start That Can Weather Any Economy

Worried our economy is headed south? Here are 10 ideas to build a recession-proof business.

Marketing

How Learning Where Shoppers Browse Online Helps Businesses Make the Sale

Businesses of all types are becoming adept at learning about potential customers as they go about the online equivalent of window shopping.

Growing a Business

Why None of Us Can Afford to Forget 9/11

While the cost of fighting terrorism may seem high, the cost of not fighting it or fighting and losing is far higher. It's important for all of us to remember that.

Business News

Why More Overtime Could Be Bad for Employees

One study suggests that the worst impact of making more workers eligible for overtime would be not on the companies or their shareholders, but on the workers themselves.

Leadership

Two California Farmers Just Stopped the Government From Stealing Your Products

The Supreme Court's ruling over raisins means regulators need to think twice about taking private property.

Business News

Gasoline Lifts U.S. Consumer Prices; Economy Picks Up Speed

Price stability and a strengthening economy, highlighted by a tightening labor market, likely will push the Federal Reserve a step closer to raising interest rates later this year.

Thought Leaders

4 Economic Thinkers Every Tech Entrepreneur Should Read

Business owners can learn much from philosophers throughout history. The ideas of these men are intimately adaptable to technology and design today.

Growing a Business

Refuse to Be Sucked Into Uncertainty

For any of your decisions to have a chance at being successful, the actions that follow those decisions must be founded on confidence.

Starting a Business

Small Businesses Celebrating on a Tight Budget This Year.

Entrepreneurs can be successful even in the worst of times, but let's hope they aren't forced into that position for much longer.

Business News

U.S. Economy Picking Up Steam After Weak First Quarter

Data suggest the economic outlook has brightened thanks to a low in jobless claims, a rise in consumer spending and a solid increase in wages.

Finance

Tag Teaming Efforts Encourage Qatari Investments In Italian Endeavors

The Italian Chamber of Commerce has proved to be a reliable gateway for Italian entrepreneurs to approach business opportunities in Qatar

Productivity

Should You Raise Your Employees' Pay?

There is a benefit to paying efficiency wages. But make sure the cost is right for your business.