Startup Success Stories | Page 5

Don't reinvent the wheel, follow the examples of those who have succeeded.

Starting a business or sticking with a career is a personal decision that requires a lot of soul searching and a thorough understanding of what you personally want out of life.

With a sound product and an unwavering focus on customers, tiny startups become formidable companies very quickly.

When launching their shoe startup BucketFeet, Raaja Nemani and Aaron Firestein had a great idea but no previous experience in manufacturing or inventory management.

Brent Christensen's Ice Castles creates frozen fantasies, and business is heating up.

A look at how these Nashville entrepreneurs are changing the music industry.

The capital of Tennessee is fostering a growing ecosystem of entrepreneurs. Here's why.

Sex still sells, but Tinder is more than just a one-night stand. I take a look under the hood of the phenomenon.

New businesses are affected by so many unpredictable variables that it's amazing anyone ever gets it right.

I got a deal sent from the heavens. I respectfully declined.

It's not how you deal with the 'knowns' but with the 'unknowns' that will help you make your business a success.

If at first you don't succeed in business, try try again using these tips.

Find out how to steamroll your way over business obstacles to get to the next level again and again.

Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Amancio Ortega are at the top of a new list released by research firm Wealth-X.

If you look yourself away in an ivory tower and don't stay in touch with employees on the front lines, your business is bound to fail.

The CEOs of Ustream, BrightEdge and Zuora recently listed three 'crossroads' they had to expertly maneuver, to find that success.

To truly make an impact, you have to act against the status quo by adopting a punk rocker's mentality.

Develop a loyal following among your customers and employees by creating a business cadence that completely reflects what matters to you.

If you keep getting knocked down, are you going to keep getting back up?

Successful leaders must constantly hold conflicting ideas in their heads while thinking big and acting bigger. As long as you stay true to yourself and your goals, people will be willing to follow you.

Many entrepreneurs will apply. Few will make the cut. Here's the inside scoop.