Building a Business
Become a Crowdfunding Wizard: 8 Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Before.
Clay Hebert, the founder of Crowdfunding Hacks, has helped 40 entrepreneurs raise $4 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
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Buying a Franchise
A Former College Basketball Coach on Building a Winning Franchise Investment
By Bud Childers
Building a Business
5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From German Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche
Building a Business
Why You Should Ditch Your ‘Go Big or Go Home’ Mentality
In starting up, paying top dollar for the biggest and best tools, gadgets and the like could cost you even more in the long run. Instead, you should think smarter, not bigger.
By Ken Oboh
Marketing
The Secrets of 7 Successful Brands
Whether they've been around for decades or were launched in the last two years, some companies just have a bit of magic when it comes to grabbing attention and establishing themselves as fan favorites.
Building a Business
The ‘Etsy Economy’ and Changing the Way We Shop
The online handmade marketplace is seeking to reimagine retail.
Building a Business
Lessons about Building a Team from Zuckerberg and Facebook
Facebook's Zuckerberg focuses first on hiring for fit and talent, not the perfect mix of skills.
Thought Leaders
Shark Tank’s Daymond John on Thinking Big
The investor, reality show star and entrepreneur shares insight on making decisions, pitching investors and what drives his success.
By Teri Evans
Building a Business
Jack Welch on How to Manage Employees
The controversial retired GE CEO Jack Welch discussed his strategies for generous leadership and effective management at the 2012 World Business Forum.
Building a Business
Richard Branson on Building an Empire
Richard Branson built his Virgin Group empire attacking niches dominated by legacy companies. Now he's extending his entrepreneurial philosophies to a new market that's out of this world.
By Jason Ankeny
Building a Business
What I Learned About Great Meetings from Steve Jobs
One principle that is key to Apple's success is keeping meetings small and attended by the smartest people.
By Ken Segall
Marketing
How a Cafe Chain Rebranded With a Pro Surfer
A chain rebrands with a local focus, a surf theme and a celebrity endorsement.
Building a Business
A Grow-Your-Own Business For Herbivores
With Urban Cultivator appliances, foodies can grow fresh herbs and greens in their kitchens year-round.
Thought Leaders
Boston Beer Co.’s Jim Koch on Self Reliance
How the founder of America's largest craft brewery faces challenges, stays connected and maintains long-standing success.
By Teri Evans
Building a Business
Apple’s Simple Marketing Manifesto
In the latest post from our short blog series on the autobiography of Steve Jobs, we look at his vision and drive that made the tech giant what it is today.
By Jason Fell
Business News
The Art of Growing Wine
Tony Soter of Etude Wines believes great wines are grown and not made. Here, a look at how this winery masters the craft of winegrowing.
Building a Business
Gourmet Coffee Bars: A Caffeine-Fueled Comparison
We look at some of the more notable coffee shops around the U.S.
Business Ideas
How to Make a Scene
Ace Hotel founder Alex Calderwood did it by transforming his company into a lifestyle brand. Meet the man who set a new industry standard with the 'it' hotel.
Building a Business
A Debt-Free Philosophy
An unmanageable load of personal debt can create a long-term nightmare. Here's a look at some smart methods for getting out from under it.
Business News
The Legacy of Robert Mondavi
Robert Mondavi is credited with pioneering California's wine industry.
Building a Business
Larry Page and Sergey Brin
Google's co-founders may not have the name recognition of say, Bill Gates, but give them time: Google hasn't been around nearly as long as Microsoft.
Thought Leaders
John Wooden’s Pyramid Still Standing
Legendary basketball coach John Wooden may have created his Pyramid of Success nearly 60 years ago, but many of his former players, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, say it's still relevant in their daily lives.