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The 7 Most Fascinating Things Bill Gates Said in His Reddit Chat

During an open-forum Q&A hosted by Reddit, Bill Gates discussed philanthropy, business advice and even condom design in his first interview since stepping down as Microsoft's chairman.

By Geoff Weiss

Building a Business

Be Charitable, and Your Customers May Just Give Back to You

By Linda Kahler

Thought Leaders

The Boom Market for Niche Fitness Events

By Margaret Littman

Building a Business

How to Run a Socially Responsible Business That’s Not Phony

By Jay Deutsch

Building a Business

The Flip-Flops That Help Pay Medical Bills

Hari Mari donates $3 from each pair of flip-flops they sell to hospital units that accept uninsured patients.

By Margaret Littman

Thought Leaders

How One Entrepreneur Overcame Unthinkable Tragedy

It's how you pick up the pieces in the worst of times that reveal your company's true colors.

By Jay Deutsch

Business News

Warren Buffett’s Secret to Giving Away Billions

The investing tycoon reveals how he gives away billions with great pleasure.

By Alex Crippen

Building a Business

How to Be a Better Boss and 4 More Business Tips From the Week

Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from managing employees to avoiding a brand meltdown like Paula Deen's.

By Brian Patrick Eha

Building a Business

The Power of Giving Back: How Community Involvement Can Boost Your Bottom Line

Companies who value corporate social responsibility are well regarded by their customers, have improved employee morale, and may even experience a boost in sales.

By Lindsay LaVine

Building a Business

4 Simple Actions to Lead a More Meaningful Life

Motivational speaker Dan Clark shares easy steps you can take to make your life more significant and fulfilling.

By Gwen Moran

Thought Leaders

Meet the United Nations’ New Resident Entrepreneur

Elizabeth Gore discusses the evolution of the group's strategy to partner with entrepreneurs.

By Sarah J. Robbins

Thought Leaders

A New Dell Initiative Asks Women Entrepreneurs to Give Back

The 'Pay it Forward' campaign aims to support one million aspiring women entrepreneurs by 2015.

By Sarah J. Robbins

Human Resources

How a NYC Nonprofit Is Working With Businesses to Make the World a Better Place

Strategic partnerships help a nonprofit erase education deficits.

By Jennifer Wang

Thought Leaders

Billionaire Sara Blakely Pledges to Give Away Half of Her Fortune

The Spanx founder is the first self-made female billionaire to sign Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge.

By Jenna Goudreau

Thought Leaders

Startups Offer Aid After Boston Marathon Attack

From raising money to providing accommodations, entrepreneurs lend support to those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombings.

By Brian Patrick Eha

Building a Business

Lessons in Traditional PR. . . From a 14-Year-Old Philanthropist

How local and national publicity helped Julien Leitner, the 14-year-old founder of the Archimedes Alliance, spark change and move the world, $2 at a time.

By Barbara Findlay Schenck

Thought Leaders

9 Famous Entrepreneur Philanthropists

These big names in business are also among the most generous.

By Kara Ohngren Prior

Thought Leaders

Serial Entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal Commits $1 Million to Stop Hate Crimes

The BeProud foundation launches with the support of Deepak Chopra, among other high-profile supporters.

By Teri Evans

Business Accounting

Impact Investing for the Rest of Us

You don't have to be Bill Gates to make a difference as a social entrepreneur. Here's how Ron Cordes is using the financial empire he built to help others.

By David Ferrell

Building a Business

Entrepreneur’s Nonprofit Rolls Out a Nontraditional Shelter for the Homeless

EDAR offers mobile protection to give homeless people a roof as a low-cost alternative solution to a widespread community problem.

By Gwen Moran

Building a Business

A Social Entrepreneur Helps Homeless Dogs

A restaurateur develops a line of clothing to help control the pet population.

By Gwen Moran