Thought Leaders
Is That Dream Opportunity a Nightmare Waiting to Happen?
Don't let fear of missing out stampede you into an opportunity that isn't the right fit.
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Marketing
How Blowing a Whistle at 3 a.m. Meant Big Business for One Referee
Sometimes, all it takes is waking up 400 people in the middle of the night to launch your product to success. Here's how you can make customers stand up and pay attention.
Building a Business
Feel Like No One Likes Your Great Idea? Here Are 5 Reasons Why People Might Oppose It.
You're up against quite a few negative factors whenever you try to get lots of people to accept a new idea.
By Jeff Boss
Thought Leaders
Why Entrepreneurs Need to Look Beyond Affirmative Action
The growing problem of opportunity inequality will have a significant impact on U.S. businesses -- unless business leaders take action.
By Peter Gasca
Building a Business
The 4 Things Employees Want Most From a Job Cost Nothing
To bond employees to your company offer them opportunity to grow professionally and meaningful work with a good team.
By Jeff Boss
Building a Business
The Best Time to Take Action Is Now
Follow the Dale Carnegie school of thought. Doing something is always better than doing nothing.
Business Operations & Logistics
5 Reasons an Online Business Is the Shortest Route to Financial Freedom
Negligible costs to start a business and unlimited room to scale make the Internet the ultimate gold rush.
By Peter Voogd
Building a Business
Successful Business Ideas Don’t Have to Be Completely Original
Entrepreneurs dream of bringing to market the next big thing but you can do very well just by recognizing the next big thing and improving it.
By John Pilmer
Building a Business
What the Cubs Can Teach Business About Winning With Rookies
The Cubs, last in the World Series when Teddy Roosevelt was president, have become contenders by valuing performance above experience.
By Tom Gimbel
Thought Leaders
10 Time-Tested Secrets of Serial Entrepreneurs
These are the tips that lead to greatness.
Thought Leaders
5 Ways Smart Entrepreneurs Can Stop Thinking In Circles
It's a good day when data makes the right choice obvious. The rest of the time you have to go with what feels right based on what facts you have.
Entrepreneurs
Zuckerberg’s Prison Visit Shows That Great Opportunities Appear in the Most Unlikely Places
A former inmate who dreamed about becoming an entrepreneur reflect's on the indirect recognition he received from the CEO of Facebook.
By Andrew Medal
Business Ideas
4 Steps to Taking Calculated Risks That Move Your Business Forward
Every opportunity should drive forward your company's long-term vision, but you must ensure you're making smart moves and not blind leaps of faith.
Building a Business
Create an Office Fountain of Youth to Boost Productivity
Some office cultures make older employees feel younger than their years, with dramatic benefits for them and the company.
By Tx Zhuo
Building a Business
5 Lessons Behind Parse.ly’s 150% Year-Over-Year Growth
The founder of the data analytics company reveals his tips and tricks that helped elevate his startup.
By Eric Siu
Building a Business
3 Occasions Where Patience Is Key
There are those people that can't seem to wait for anything, and on the surface, seem to get an insane amount done. But there's a hidden strategy below the surface.
Thought Leaders
There Is No Such Thing as a Small Stage
No matter the circumstances, always deliver your best. It only takes one person to make a difference.
Building a Business
Food Network Star Ina Garten on the Power of Saying ‘No’
'No' is a complete sentence, but it can take many people decades to learn how to say it.
Entrepreneurs
How to Read the 3 Signs Telling You Your Purpose in Life
The path we will be happiest following begins where our talents intersect with our opportunities.
Thought Leaders
Make Your Life Better By Saying ‘No’ More Often in These 3 Areas
You know the cliches: Life is short, time is precious and there are only so many hours in a day.
Building a Business
This Startup Just Scored a Massive Deal With Tesla
In California's emerging energy storage industry, a new player is making a big impression.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Help Others That Can Come Back to You Tenfold
Personal goals and hectic schedules tend to consume every waking minute of the day. By doing good by others really pays off.
Building a Business
Why I’m Willing to Have Coffee With Anyone
An entrepreneur living and working in Hong Kong describes the benefits he's found since being completely open to invitations.
By Josh Steimle
Entrepreneurs
Key to Success? Work Like You’re an Intern — Every Day
For those of you just getting started, you need to embrace the hustle.
By Eric M. Ruiz
Building a Business
How Looking at Obstacles as Opportunities Improved My Partnership
A book has inspired me to take a different approach with my co-founder. Sometimes, the simplest things make the biggest difference.
By Stephen Key
Thought Leaders
What a Comedian Can Teach You About Running a Business
There is enormous crossover between the skillset required for success in comedy and the one that defines a strong business leader.
Building a Business
How to Talk Your Way to More Opportunities
While how you say something is important, what you say can still be the difference between success and anything else short of that.