Thought Leaders
How to Successfully Break Into an Unfamiliar Industry
It can be easier to spot a business opportunity as an outsider. But don't make the mistake of thinking you have all the answers.
Industry Research
Tech
5 Ways to Make AI Work for Your Organization
Leaderships needs to understand technology before companies attempt to capitalize on its potential.
By Ben Reuveni
Business Ideas
The 15 Most Profitable Small-Business Industries
Thinking about launching a new small business? Here's where to look to for high profit margins.
By Rose Leadem
Building a Business
3 Tips for Starting a Company in an Unfamiliar Industry
Launching a company within an industry you know nothing about? (Like Elon Musk did). No, you're not crazy.
By Hope Horner
Marketing
3 Reasons to Start Copying Your Competitors Today
You don't have to steal strategies or plagiarize work to learn from your competitors-find out how.
Building a Business
To Increase Your Chance of Success, Get Into an Industry You Know
The more experience you have in your industry, the more you know about the products, services, competitors, suppliers, channels of distribution, customers, and opportunities.
Building a Business
5 Reasons the Best Performers Underestimate Their Value
When self-doubt creeps in, your possibilities become limited.
By Jenn Steele
Building a Business
Sharing Economy Showdown: The Airbnbs of the World Will Be Bigger Than the Ubers by 2019, Report Says
Juniper Research compares the growth of two segments of the exploding sharing economy.
Building a Business
A Depressing New Study Finds Being Short or Overweight Can Hurt Your Career
Size does matter, as short men and overweight women face the largest backlash.
Building a Business
Is Your Business Idea Too Weird for a VC?
If your business doesn't firmly fit the mold, don't be discouraged.
By Sam Hogg
Building a Business
These Businesses Will Be Booming Until 2020 and Beyond
Here are six of the most promising industries for new graduates, according to a new report.
By Anne Fisher
Building a Business
Have a Business Idea? 6 Ways to Research Your Industry.
When deciding to launch a business, it's important not only to talk to potential customers, but to gather all of the industry data you can. Here's how to do it.
Building a Business
How to Determine If There’s a Market for Your Business Idea
Before you jump in and start your business, make sure there's a market for it and conduct market research. Read on to learn how.
Building a Business
3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Find Paid Public Speaking Engagements
Many organizations and businesses have budgets for speakers. Finding them and connecting is just like hustling for any other opportunity.
Building a Business
Israel Has Emerged as an R&D Alternative to Silicon Valley
The nation's tech prowess and entrepreneurial vigor has attracted many of the worlds largest corporations but startups are welcome, too.
By Ron Yekutiel
Building a Business
Don’t Pay a Consultant Before Chatting With Your Vendor
Vendors have unique access and insight. Their perspective is typically available for the price of a friendly conversation.
By Shaul Kuper
Building a Business
The Top Franchise in Every Industry
We bring you the 97 franchises that ranked at the top of their sector in Entrepreneur's 2014 Franchise 500.
Building a Business
The 10 Fastest-Growing Small-Business Sectors Right Now
Over the past year, the strengthening housing market has been helping small companies grow -- and fast.
Building a Business
The 10 Riskiest Industries in America
Based on a new report, these industries are expected to decline the most between now and 2018.
By Mamta Badkar
Building a Business
The 10 Fastest-Growing Industries for Small Business
Here's a rundown of what's hot for businesses with less than $10 million in annual revenue.
Human Resources
How to Tell if Your Business is Healthy…or Floundering
Know how you can tell if your business is really thriving? Here are four ways to find data for benchmarking your business.
By Carol Tice