History
Business
6 Pieces of Timeless Business Advice From Ford, Hamilton, Rockefeller and More
Here's what entrepreneurs can learn from some of the wealthiest and most successful individuals of their time.
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10 Working Women Pioneers Who Changed the World for Good
From Mary Tyler Moore to Shirley Chisholm, take a look at these trailblazing female voices.
Steve Jobs
An Error-Ridden Job Application Steve Jobs Handwrote in 1973 Sold for 6 Figures at Auction
The auction house originally estimated it would sell for more than $50,000.
Walmart
15 Crazy Facts About Walmart's History and Where It's Headed Next
Here's what you need to know about the world's largest private-sector employer.
Entrepreneurs
In His Day, P.T. Barnum Was More Popular Than Gates, Musk and Jobs, Combined
'The Greatest Showman,' starring Hugh Jackman, sets the entrepreneur's life to music but sidesteps the controversial side of P.T. Barnum's business dealings.
Storytelling
So, What's Your Story? 3 Ways Storytelling Can Help Boost Your Business.
As entrepreneurs, we're all in a perpetual "competitive admissions" game. Stories connect your customers to you.
Leadership
Want to Become a Billionaire? Read Up on Ancient Leaders.
Steve Forbes says that leaders such as Hannibal and Alexander the Great have a lot to teach business owners of today.
Project Grow
How to Make a Fun (and Profitable) Podcast for You and 10 Million of Your Closest Friends
The Washington Post's Lillian Cunningham struck governmental gold with her podcast 'Presidential.' Here's how she did it and what's coming next.
Brands
Which Business Started the Year You Were Born?
Check out some of the businesses and brands founded from 1950 to today.
Project Grow
11 Modern Leadership Lessons from History's Masters
Helen Keller. Theodore Roosevelt. Ann Bradstreet. Nelson Mandela: Who inspired you?
Education
How One Teen Entrepreneur Is Righting History
One high school student is making sure women who made history play a role in our classrooms today. Jessica Abo has his story.
Business leaders and entrepreneurs can learn from history and take valuable lessons in leadership, marketing, philosophy and sales from the leaders and stories of years past.
