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Thought Leaders

5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos Trial

Though the verdict surrounding her wire fraud charge might be debated, what the Theranos founder was indisputably guilty of is a breach of some of the essential ethical codes of business conduct.

By Kelly Hyman

Building a Business

Public Relations Bring Ethics Under the Spotlight

By Krishna Athal

Online Presence

5 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Shape the Future of Social Media

By Aaron Greenberg, PhD

Marketing

When Does Marketing Hype Go Too Far?

By Arash Homampour

Thought Leaders

How to Lead With Your Values, Regardless of Industry

Your company's values are the foundation upon which everything else is built, so properly defining them is a critical first step.

By Victoria Maitland

Buying a Franchise

An ER Nurse Opened a Curry Up Now Franchise Right Before Covid-19: ‘I Couldn’t Abandon Either Responsibility. That’s Not My Ethics.’

Pritesh Benjamin hadn't planned to spend much time in the kitchen, but when business dropped 70 percent overnight, he rolled up his sleeves and got to cooking.

By Stephanie Schomer

Thought Leaders

7 Essential Soft Skills to Elevate Your Leadership During the Pandemic

Optimistic leaders encourage employees to persist and achieve success in adversities.

By Richard Trevino II

Thought Leaders

Avoid These 4 Workplace Disasters Before You Make Headlines

Contrary to popular belief, not all press is good press.

By Mike Kappel

Thought Leaders

Why You’re Hurting Your Bottom Line If You Only Care About the Bottom Line

Fixating unhealthily on profits could backfire, but there is a better way.

By John Boitnott

Business News

The Rise of Impostor Entrepreneurs

It's not only easier to steal an identity, but also to create one.

By Howard S. Dvorkin

Thought Leaders

Strictly Business? Making Ethical Decisions in a Commercial World.

Every entrepreneur, sooner or later, will be faced with the crucial question: What should I do?

By Paul Blanchard

Building a Business

5 Simple Ways to Handle Nepotism in the Workplace

Think your boss is giving opportunities to friends and family members over you? Here's what to do.

By Carolyn Sun

Thought Leaders

7 Elements of a Strong Work Ethic

Here are the pillars you need for personal and professional success.

By Jacqueline Whitmore

Thought Leaders

When Good Leaders Create Bad Results

Every decision affects employee satisfaction and performance.

By Manish Dudharejia

Thought Leaders

What Working at Enron Taught Me About Corporate Ethics

Being a leader means using your platform to create a positive legacy.

By Nicole Alvino

Business Funding

This Founder Found Out Her Investor Allegedly Sexually Harassed Women and Gave Back $500,000 in Funding

A moral crisis blindsided Unbound CEO Polly Rodriguez and put her brand's values to the test.

By Lydia Belanger

Tech

Why Tech Companies Need a Code of Ethics for Software Development

With so much potential for software to go bad, it's important that developers commit to doing good.

By Dave West

Thought Leaders

Why the Best Read for Modern Entrepreneurs Is a Book From the 1930s

Life's most important lessons hold true in business, too.

By Brian Hamilton

Human Resources

The Golden Rule Is Just as Good for Businesses as It Is for People

Businesses that "do unto others" are reaping the benefits.

By Melissa Powell

Thought Leaders

Are You in it for 5 Years or 50? The Trust You Earn Will Determine How Long Your Business Lasts.

Your personal and business ethics have significant impacts on your business's longevity.

By Ray Zinn

Tech

Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Are Arguing About AI — But They’re Both Missing the Point

The dangerous aspect of AI will always come from people and their use of it, not from the technology itself.

By Artur Kiulian

Building a Business

The 10 Commandments of Business

Imagine "Thou shalt not steal" and "Thou shalt honor thy father and thy mother" and the rest of it -- on your wall at work.

By Jeffrey Hayzlett

Thought Leaders

Note to Startups: Employees Are Happiest When Leaders Have a Moral Compass

A new study finds that people stick around when they trust bosses will do the right thing.

By Nina Zipkin

Thought Leaders

More CEOs Are Being Fired for Ethical Matters Today Than Ever Before

A new study found that CEO firings due to ethical lapses has increased 36 percent over the past five years.

By Rose Leadem

Marketing

Only Ethical Marketing Will Stand the Test of Time

Ethical marketing, or a lack thereof, could decide the future of your business.

By Aaron Haynes

Online Presence

10 Costly Mistakes Business Leaders Make on Twitter

It isn't only what you tweet that can hurt your brand. Not capitalizing on the power of social media poses its own risks to growing your company.

By Jonathan Segal

Tech

Emerging Ethical Concerns In the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Do electric sheep need shepherds?

By Bethany Quinn

Building a Business

High-Tech Startups Need to Ditch the ‘Engineers Rule’ Mentality

Everyone is in the people business. Create a balance between ideas and execution to ensure the long-term success of your new company.

By William Hall

Thought Leaders

3 Tips for Making Social Responsibility a Priority at Your Startup

Learning to seek profits in an ethical manner will not only help the world at large; it will help your bottom line.

By Tony Delmercado

Thought Leaders

4 Ways to Handle a Boss Who Steals Credit for Your Ideas

Being a loyal member of the team doesn't require you be a passive victim.

By John Boitnott