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Productivity

Science Says Healthy Scheduling Habits Make People Happier

Scheduling work makes you more productive but scheduling leisure makes it way too much like work to be enjoyed.

Celebrity Entrepreneurs

Richard Branson's 8 Keys to Happiness and Success

It boils down to family, friends, fun, purposeful work and money -- in that order.

Health & Wellness

10 Ways to Stay Healthy While Running a Company

It won't matter how good your numbers are if you let your health go bad.

Thought Leaders

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother ... and My Business Partner

How this contributor and her sibling run their company like the 'family' business it is.

Making a Change

The One Rule to Achieving Work-Life Balance

To find true balance, you may need to evaluate who you spend the most time with.

Business News

2 Harsh Experiences Convinced Me Never to Invest in Friends' Companies

How do you avoid the drama-filled minefield that can result when a friend pressures you for financial support? Try these 4 responses.

Living

9 Ways Successful Entrepreneurs Spend Their Weekends

All work and no play makes for a very dull entrepreneur.

Collaboration

Here's How People Successfully Work With Friends, Family and Even Their Spouse

The key to a happy life: Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

Franchises

How Franchisees Can Balance Work Life With Family Life

Entering the franchise world can be very exciting... But being a new franchisee might not

Money & Finance

Customer Research Is Another Costly Startup Essential You Can Bootstrap

Founders generally realize the importance of systematically learning about their customers, but the cost is often a shock.

Productivity

Here's What Jeff Bezos Prefers to Work-Life Balance and Why You Should Live By It

Work-life balance naively suggests working and non-working hours should be evenly apportioned.

Productivity

Why Sunday Is the Most Important Day of the Week for Your Wellbeing

Your business will benefit when you prioritize time for yourself and the important people in your life.

Leadership

5 Tips to Successfully Manage 'Friends and Family' Hires

Yes, the labor market is tough. But be careful about hiring someone you know. That move could lead to a long-term damaged relationship.

Thought Leaders

What Growing Up in a Blue-Collar Household Taught Me About Entrepreneurship

What separates the best entrepreneurs from the rest is usually their character, and nothing builds character better than hard work.

Fundraising

The Data Reveals These 3 Fundamentals for Crowdfunding Success

To achieve your crowdfunding goal, think of it as incentive marketing rather than pitching investors.