Optimism

Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran: 4 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do
Barbara Corcoran

Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran: 4 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do

The 'Shark Tank' investor and real estate mogul discusses the necessity of extreme optimism and why logic can be dangerous
Laura Entis | 6 min read
Meet the 25-Year-Old Wedding Photographer Who Became CEO of Lonely Planet
Hiring

Meet the 25-Year-Old Wedding Photographer Who Became CEO of Lonely Planet

Daniel Houghton, a former wedding photographer with no prior executive experience, has been trying to turn around global travel guide company Lonely Planet.
Geoff Weiss | 3 min read
Entrepreneurs: Your Irrational Optimism Is Necessary
Lifestyle

Entrepreneurs: Your Irrational Optimism Is Necessary

A look at how an aggressively optimistic outlook can lead to great things.
Laura Entis | 6 min read
Young Women Are Earning Almost as Much as Men for First Time Ever
Entrepreneurs

Young Women Are Earning Almost as Much as Men for First Time Ever

Women between the ages of 25 and 34 are earning 93 percent of what men earn, according to a new survey.
Laura Entis | 3 min read
Small-Business Confidence Levels Rise, But Not Fast Enough
Growth Strategies

Small-Business Confidence Levels Rise, But Not Fast Enough

Small-business owners are marginally more confident than they have been, but their optimism remains below historic norms, a new report finds.
Ray Hennessey | 2 min read
Economists Optimistic Even As Sales Growth Slows
Finance

Economists Optimistic Even As Sales Growth Slows

A group of economists believe that U.S. economic growth is stable despite sales growth slowing in the second quarter, according to a new report.
Ray Hennessey | 2 min read
Small Business Optimism Grows Despite Stagnant Hiring, Paycheck Size
Growth Strategies

Small Business Optimism Grows Despite Stagnant Hiring, Paycheck Size

Payroll-processing firm SurePayroll releases its June Small-Business Scorecard.
Catherine Clifford | 2 min read
Small-Business Owners: Working Harder, But Optimistic
Growth Strategies

Small-Business Owners: Working Harder, But Optimistic

More than seven in 10 small-business owners say they expect to generate more revenue in 2013 than they did last year.
Catherine Clifford | 3 min read
U.S. Small Businesses Expect Improved Sales Prospects (Infographic)
Growth Strategies

U.S. Small Businesses Expect Improved Sales Prospects (Infographic)

A new survey shows that entrepreneurs in the U.S. are optimistic about domestic business growth.
Catherine Clifford | 2 min read
Spring Break Plans? Open Your Mind and Rekindle Your Love of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs

Spring Break Plans? Open Your Mind and Rekindle Your Love of Entrepreneurship

Spring may be in the air, but you've got a lot of work to do -- on your business and your soul. Here are five tips for meeting your business challenges with a clear, open mind.
Adam Toren | 3 min read
Business Owners Fed Up With Washington, But Many Are Optimistic on Their Prospects
Growth Strategies

Business Owners Fed Up With Washington, But Many Are Optimistic on Their Prospects

A survey of business owners found that nearly half are more confident than a year ago.
Catherine Clifford | 3 min read
Credit Crunch Easing for Small Businesses
Finance

Credit Crunch Easing for Small Businesses

Entrepreneurs remain optimistic about profits and growth according to new report.
Cheryl Winokur Munk
Obama vs. Romney: A Tale of Two Economic Plans
Finance

Obama vs. Romney: A Tale of Two Economic Plans

With the Presidential election just around the corner, we break down the candidates' stance on small business, jobs and the economy.
Diana Ransom | 4 min read
The Power of Business Imagination
Entrepreneurs

The Power of Business Imagination

Your imagination can help you meet business goals that may seem unrealistic right now.
Joey Faucette | 5 min read
Why Women Business Owners Feel More Successful
Entrepreneurs

Why Women Business Owners Feel More Successful

An informal survey released this week suggests that women entrepreneurs are more confident about their business's success than their male counterparts and offers some clues as to why.
Carol Tice