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A tested, well-defined business process will turn a great idea into a lasting money-maker.

Experts say selling a business takes just as much thought and effort as starting it.

Every opportunity should drive forward your company's long-term vision, but you must ensure you're making smart moves and not blind leaps of faith.

A step-by-step roadmap for marching confidently in the direction of your dreams.

Making a business deal or announcing a new entrepreneurial venture? According to astrologist Susan Miller, you should schedule it on Aug. 26, 2015.

Here are six ways you're making things harder for yourself.

What you can't control can make you fail but only you can make yourself quit.

You can't win if you don't play but winning consistently requires more than merely playing.

There is much more involved in running your own business, but there is also great potential for reward.

Her cupcake obsession actually reveals a lot about how Mayer approaches the world.

Every entrepreneur is one of a kind but a study of the best finds they have certan characteristics in common.

Your dress, body language and keen observation of others can dramatically increase your influence at meetings.

There is a certain amount of randomness to life, but mostly, success and happiness always come down to making smart decisions.

Meet the mavericks whose eccentric ideas paid off big.

You might be surprised to find out what holds back people from going after the things they want -- in business or life.

The appeal of a franchise is that it is a "proven'' business concept but the reality is much less certain.

Running a startup can resemble playing a game of blackjack. Be savvy and strategic yet willing to take risks at the right moment.

Success requires the confidence to begin and the humilty to listen when trustworthy people tell you what isn't working.

An atmosphere that's deliberately fluid and innovative can inspire your team to greater heights of accomplishment.

Reflecting back on his life, serial inventor Stephen Key recalls the importance of having confidence. Trust yourself to make good decisions, he advises. Have the courage to make changes when things don't feel right.

Success comes to those who work hard and aren't afraid to trust their luck.