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Measuring inclusion can help prevent recent gender equity setbacks from becoming permanent.

Hiring diverse and inclusive talent is not as easy as you think.

When you "talk the talk" without "walking the walk" you're inviting others to hold you accountable.

DEI isn't a nice-to-have anymore. Not having it is setting up your company for failure.

There's a big market opportunity for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion businesses with expertise in a particular industry.

Want to see lasting diversity and equality in your entrepreneurial community? Here are some ways to put your time, money, leadership and know-how to work on evening the playing field for minority-owned businesses.

The CEO of the Association for Enterprise Opportunity contextualizes the unrest in stark financial terms.

Before raising capital, it's often hard to pay potential employees, but you can still offer exponential future returns.

Unsure of how to give your star employees equity? Take a page from this family office's handbook.

Keep your books in the black through smart planning and earnest leadership.

Don't discount alternative funding sources and creative revenue streams. To get through the toughest times, companies must do whatever it takes.

You can get into the game with more than money.

This relatively new option can be a boon to entrepreneurs, if done right.

If you focus on making a bigger pie, you don't have to worry about the size of your slice.

They came, they pitched, they conquered. But these entrepreneurs had too much pride and smarts to take the shark bait.

Landing on the right type of business financing is a critical step for turning expansion plans into reality.

To avoid an employment crisis down the road, start doing simple, effective PR for yourself at the office, now.

Attracting valuable clients requires that you invest in revenue drivers, existing clients -- and yourself

Beyond the glitz and hype, a new businesses may present a certain gritty reality. Steer clear if you're not prepared.

Think hard before giving up a slice of your pie. Still, equity is a great recruiting tool, so don't be "penny-wise and pound foolish," either.

If you think you are going to build your empire all by yourself, you are in for a very slow and painful climb.