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Building a Business

When Hiring, Take a Cue From the NBA and Look for Performance and Character

Billion-dollar sports franchises conduct in-depth background checks and administer personality profiles for possible draft picks. Here are eight things they look for.

By John Brubaker

Entrepreneurs

The Psychological Benefits of Writing: Why Richard Branson and Warren Buffett Write Regularly

By Gregory Ciotti

Business Accounting

Best Advice from Billionaire Investors for Entrepreneurs (Infographic)

By Catherine Clifford

Brick & Mortar

Meet the Real Estate Franchise Backed by Warren Buffett

By Jason Daley

Building a Business

6 Big Things You Need to Know About Bitcoin This Week

Which startup wants to bury your Bitcoin in a subterranean 'vault'? Which global investment giant disses Bitcoin as not a currency at all? Which billionaire called Bitcoin 'just a joke'? Find out here.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Online Presence

Warren Buffett Wants to Pay You $1 Billion for the Perfect March Madness Bracket

How do you like odds of 1 in 9.2 quintillion? That's how likely it is to predict a flawless NCAA bracket.

By Nina Zipkin

Building a Business

Buffett to Congress: Stop Using Debt Limit as Weapon

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says the threat to not raise the nation's debt limit is a 'political weapon of mass destruction' both sides need to resist.

By Alex Crippen

Thought Leaders

How Buffett, Musk and Other Multi-Billionaires Hit It Big (Interactive Graphic)

This interactive infographic breaks down the early steps and career highlights of Warren Buffett, Elon Musk, Liliane Bettencourt, Oprah Winfrey and Li Ka-shing.

By Catherine Clifford

Business News

Warren Buffett’s Secret to Giving Away Billions

The investing tycoon reveals how he gives away billions with great pleasure.

By Alex Crippen

Thought Leaders

Billionaire Sara Blakely Pledges to Give Away Half of Her Fortune

The Spanx founder is the first self-made female billionaire to sign Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge.

By Jenna Goudreau

Building a Business

Amid Mobile Effort, LinkedIn Falls Short

Read about LinkedIn's disappointing second-quarter forecast, Google's plans for your app activity data, Warren Buffett's new online presence, and more social-media news.

By Brian Patrick Eha

Business Accounting

What the ‘Buffett Rule’ Means to Small-Business Owners

The Senate is poised to vote on a bill that would impose a minimum tax of 30 percent on all individuals with incomes of more than $1 million.

By Catherine Clifford

Thought Leaders

Trust Is a Must

In the eyes of employees, investors, clients and the public at large, honesty is the only policy that will do.

By Chris Sandlund