Entrepreneurs
Going Away This Summer? Start Planning. Now.
Booking a North American flight at least 57 days in advance will save you 10 percent.
By Andrea Murad
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Building a Business
6 Strategies to Make Your Business Sizzle This Summer
Depending on your industry, the summer can be a valuable time in which to get a lead on the competition while they are taking time off.
By Monica Zent
Building a Business
5 Tips to Keep Your Staff Busy During the Slow Season
The last thing you want to do is just twiddle your thumbs and hope it gets better.
By Jason Lucash
Building a Business
Why Summer Fridays and Flexible Hours Are a Must
Flexible hours may be the key to boosting morale and productivity during the summer, or all year long.
By Lisa Evans
Tech
In These New Cars, Your Phone Gets Its Own Air Conditioner
This chill new Chevy feature keeps the gadget you can't live without cool.
Buying a Franchise
7 Chain Restaurants Where You Can Find Fourth of July Deals
Boston Market, Pizza Hut and other restaurants are offering Independence Day deals and specials.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
3 No-Sweat Rules for Looking Professional in the Summer
As temperatures rise, you still have to dress the part of a competent entrepreneur.
Business News
The 7 Books Bill Gates Wants You to Read This Summer
The brainy billionaire says you'll rip through one of his picks in 'three hours tops...because it's funny and smart as hell.' Sounds a bit like him, no?
Buying a Franchise
A Barbecue-Cleaning Franchise Gets Fired Up
Grill-cleaning can make for a grate opportunity for franchisees.
By Jason Daley
Entrepreneurs
Why Your Team Needs YOU to Take a Summer Vacation
If you are on the fence about taking a vacation (or think that your team cannot survive without you), here are three questions to ask yourself.
Business Accounting
This Mosquito-Repelling Wristband Might Just Save Your Summer
Invisaband, a mosquito repellent band that lasts for 120 hours, is seeking to raise $10,000 on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
Summer School for Entrepreneurs Is Now in Session
Extra reading and training could help you get ahead this season.
By Eric M. Ruiz
Building a Business
How to Manage Your Own Kids as Summer Employees
Hiring your own children can have a ton of advantages, provided you do it right.
By Lisa Evans
Entrepreneurs
Spend a Splendid Summer Vacation, Entrepreneur Style
These 20 proactive and budget-friendly tips will help you maximize your time off.
Thought Leaders
5 Must-Read Books for Every Entrepreneur This Summer
A reading list ranging from the cutting edge of social media to wisdom from decades past that is relevant for all time.
Tech
6 Ultra-Handy Tech Tools to Simplify Your Summertime Travels
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, these gadgets can help keep you on track, in touch and entertained across the miles.
Building a Business
4 Ways to Beat the Summer Slump
Between summer vacations and the wanna-be-outside blues, summertime can be a productivity drag. Here are four ways to keep the summer slump at bay.
By Gwen Moran
Building a Business
What a Teen’s Summer Job Can Teach Us About Good Business Practices
Lessons come from everywhere -- even that kid selling ice cream from a boat.
Thought Leaders
Tell Us: What Was Your Most Memorable Summer Job?
Check out what these seven entrepreneurs learned from their summer jobs, and let us know what your early jobs taught you about business.
By Kate Taylor
Building a Business
Your Business’ Legal Game Plan for the Summer Slowdown
While your company's pace is at a manageable hum, check for overlooked permitting issues and that all operations comply with regulations.
By Nellie Akalp
Entrepreneurs
Is This the Summer of the Short Suit? Thankfully, Probably Not.
J.Crew and other fashion labels may be heavily advertising the look, but that doesn't mean it'll take off.
By Laura Entis
Marketing
Would You Sip on Drinkable Sunscreen?
Gross as it may sounds, a cosmetics company claims to have created a drinkable sunscreen that can block the sun.
By Kate Taylor
Entrepreneurs
13 Tips to Stay Motivated in the Dog Days of Summer
Here, we turn to the experts, including pro athletes, authors, happiness experts and, of course, entrepreneurs, to find out what they do to recharge.
Marketing
5 Sales Tips to Recharge During the Lazy Days of Summer
Sales pro Grant Cardone says when others go to sleep, you need to wake up. Here's his advice on how to work smarter to boost sales and gain a competitive edge.