Building a Business
9 Critical Turning Points That Shaped Mark Cuban’s Extraordinary Career
The decisions that made the outspoken 'Shark Tank' investor a millionaire at 31 and a billionaire at 40.
By Drake Baer
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Building a Business
This Barber-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Cashing In on the California Drought by Painting Dead Grass Green
Drew McClellan has carved out a thriving business sprucing up lawns as California closes in on its third driest year on record.
Entrepreneurs
College Is Worth the Price. Just Not This Price.
A college president says economic models don't apply to college tuition. That theory wouldn't pass Econ 101.
Thought Leaders
4 Excuses Holding You Back From Being an Entrepreneur
Everybody is scared to leave their cozy job and nobody starts a business with enough money. Overcoming those worries is what makes an entrepreneur.
By John Rampton
Building a Business
Don’t Let These 5 Excuses Stop You From Networking
Often, when it comes to building relationships, the same excuses surface repeatedly with entrepreneurs. Here is how to get past them.
By Paul Axtell
Building a Business
Martha Stewart: America Needs More Entrepreneurs
We speak with the TV personality and lifestyle icon about inspiration, motivation and the drive to start and grow a business of your own.
By Jason Fell
Entrepreneurs
5 Nighttime Routines of Successful Entrepreneurs
Getting a head start on tomorrow starts before you go to bed.
Entrepreneurs
This Alarm Clock App Brings You Wake-Up Calls From Total Strangers
Users can place and receive anonymous phone calls that last no longer than 60 seconds with the aim of spreading some morning cheer.
By Geoff Weiss
Entrepreneurs
15 Free Online Learning Sites Every Entrepreneur Should Visit
The best places you can go to learn more about marketing, entrepreneurship, business management and more.
By Sujan Patel
Building a Business
Everfan’s Custom Capes Take Off Among Superhero Worshipers
Meet the man who built a grown-up business from a childhood love of superheroes.
By Jodi Helmer
Thought Leaders
Biggest Failures, Best Advice and Defining Success From 14 Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, at least one of the best-known entrepreneurs has been there, too.
By Thai Nguyen
Thought Leaders
Welcome, Guesty: A Company That Helps Manage and Maintain Airbnb Properties
The company is a middle-man you never knew you needed.
By Andrew Tilin
Entrepreneurs
What Richard Branson, Larry Page, Elon Musk and Other Mega-Successful CEOs Are Reading
Find out which famous entrepreneur is obsessed with J.D. Salinger, and who can't get enough of Plato.
By Kate Taylor
Thought Leaders
The U.S. Postal Service Just Got a Side Hustle Delivering Groceries. Do You Have Another Gig?
Leverage the skills you have into some side income. Teach a course. Do something you know.
By Meiko Patton
Thought Leaders
Leaders: It’s Time to Fix the Way You Listen
Understanding how we listen helps us forge stronger connections and solutions.
Building a Business
6 Smart Ways to Reduce Startup Stress
You'll need to tap your determination, persistence and trust to reach success, but there will be many barriers in the way.
By Jeff Boss
Thought Leaders
Most Entrepreneurs Have 4 of the 5 Critical Success Traits, and That’s Not Quite Enough
The drive to innovate and disrupt defines entrepreneurship but when what you've invented works, the opposite qualities are necessary.
Entrepreneurs
A Personal Mission Statement Can Set You on a Course to Success
Define who you are and where you want to go. Then make it official with your statement.
Entrepreneurs
Is Your City Among the 10 Richest in the U.S.?
A new report reveals the 10 wealthiest cities in America.
By Laura Entis
Building a Business
This Crazy Contraption Straps Your Head to an Airline Seat for Better Sleep
Want better sleep when traveling? A Finnish startup wants you to try strapping your head to your headrest.
By Geoff Weiss
Building a Business
Eataly Elevates Food Retail, Tastes Success. What’s Next?
The New York City store is now a full-fledged tourist attraction, and the rest of the world is in the company's sights.
By Jason Ankeny
Entrepreneurs
5 Quotes to Help You Conquer Your Fears
With Halloween upon us, it's time to take a step back and remove the horror of being afraid.
By Adam Toren
Entrepreneurs
Reality Check: You Need to Care About More Than Your Business
Best-selling author, therapist, and consultant Esther Perel says entrepreneurs need to remember that purpose and meaning are multi-faceted.
Entrepreneurs
Forget ‘Lifehacks.’ Form Good Habits Instead.
A small selection of shortcuts are useful and meaningful, but don't be fooled by the illusion of progress.
Thought Leaders
Watch Jimmy Kimmel Make a Hilarious Shark Tank Pitch for ‘Horse Pants’
'I got two words for ya buddy,' quipped Mark Cuban of the strange clothing range: 'glue factory.'
By Geoff Weiss
Entrepreneurs
What’s Really Killing You (and It Isn’t Ebola)
You're probably doing something dangerous as you read this, and it's shortening your lifespan.
Thought Leaders
3 Secrets to Snagging an Ace Mentor
Here is how to find a mentor that will make fellow entrepreneurs green with envy.