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With entrepreneurship in vogue, new companies are popping up every day. But getting your brand to stand out from the crowd, takes work. Wisconsin restaurants L'Etoile and Graze figured out how to do just that.

What doesn't kill us makes us stronger, and other words of wisdom for entrepreneurs.

Let your passions set your priorities to create work that gets done -- and gets remembered.

How young entrepreneurs can emulate the success of powerhouse brand Lego.

Weaving a greater mission into your financial goals can help get your team, customers and community involved to grow your bottom line.

Sure, you need to tell people "what" you do. But they'll be far more interested in "why" you do it, says TV host and entrepreneur JJ Ramberg.

5 ways your business values set you apart -- and set you up for success.

Steer clear of these common mistakes and you'll be on the path to creating a statement that defines your business.

Put your business into action with a powerful mission statement.

Summing up your business's mission helps you focus on the steps you need to take to succeed. Here's how to create a mission statement that's uniquely yours.

Watch out! If your mission statement is a joke, Enron may be the punchline.

Mission statements with kick

Keep your employees on track with a written mission statement.