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A mentor can be an entrepreneur's secret weapon, offering not only expertise but also a rolodex of valuable connections. Here is how to find one – and not break the bank.

Knowing how to work with your mentor can make a huge difference in your success, so keep these seven tips in mind.

You may think you're in control and everything happens for a reason, but more often than not, things that matter are influenced by others.

Choosing your friends wisely can make -- instead of break -- your business.

After successfully launching startup community centers in London and Tel Aviv, the global search goliath is now cultivating its entrepreneurial reign in Spain.

Finding a great mentor is hard. Here are a few tips on how to stand out from the crowd and gain access to amazing advisors.

Embracing the 'five-minute mentor' might be the best way for you to get the mentorship you need.

Entrepreneurs often gravitate to those that are deemed 'successful' for advice but being mentored by these people could completely kill your business.

Tracking your progress is important to self-improvement, but beware letting others be the referee.

The right mentor is invested in your success. The wrong mentor is just somebody telling you how they used to do it.

Entrepreneurship is a perilous path. You are wise to walk it with someone who knows the way.

The more successful you get as an entrepreneur, the more likely you'll be barraged with people who'd like to ask your advice or 'pick your brain' Here is how to help them out, while also protecting your time.

Actress Blake Lively was looking to follow in Stewart's footsteps in launching her own lifestyle company. Stewart's response? 'Let her try.'

Franchising provided Jasen Lawrence with mentors with direct experience and expertise in his business.

Often new companies don't offer comprehensive training and onboarding. Here's how to set up informal relationships instead.

Weighing the good, the bad and the 'money' of two similar, yet distinct, learning environments.

Instead of delegating tasks and mentoring staff, some entrepreneurs forget to train. Innovation and success are stifled.

Forming a board of directors is no easy feat. So don't waste this precious resource, milk it for all its worth.

What you can learn about life and business from Albert Einstein, Leonardo Da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin.

Success takes self-confidence, and that is boosted by the support of a mentor.

With New Orleans Entrepreneur Week underway, the event's co-founder discusses the state of small business in the Big Easy.