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3 Universal Leadership Lessons From Fatherhood

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:02:00 -0400

As I celebrate my younger daughter's graduation from kindergarten, I can't help but recognize how she's made me a better boss.

Create a Killer Instagram Campaign

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:30:00 -0400

NewYork.com was looking for a way to create pre-launch buzz. Here's how the site enlisted Instagram photographers to do just that.

PayPal Tries to Woo Low-Tech Merchants

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:43:00 -0400

In a move no doubt aimed at luring Square's customers, a new PayPal promotion waives thousands of dollars in transaction fees for businesses.

3 Keys to Entrepreneurial Success

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:53:41 -0400

Three things determine a company's adherence: Focus, competence, and passion. Multiply them together, and you've got a measure of a company's stick-to-it-tive-ness.

How to Unlock Your Employees' Hidden Potential

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:25:00 -0400

Employees who show up and just do their jobs could likely be doing a whole lot more. Here's how to get more out of them.

Get Your Gumption Back: Lessons From a Paralympic Medalist

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:15:47 -0400

Bonnie St. John's misfortune as a young girl become her lifelong leadership strength.

Inside Edison Nation: A Willy Wonka-Style Warehouse of Inventions

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:42:54 -0400

At Edison Nation, you'll find high-tech design studios, 3-D printing labs, and ultra-modern offices bursting with products that have made millionaires out of amateur tinkerers.

Dear Business Owner: Tweet or Die

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:55:18 -0400

When customers took to social media, calling a start-up's product ugly, the company went with it--inadvertently fueling a meteoric ascent.

Shortcut to Sustainability: Talk About Values

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:45:00 -0400

Want a sustainable business? Start telling employees what you value, says Rebecca Henderson.

Facebook's Shareholder Meeting: A Leadership Scorecard

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:00 -0400

Facebook's first shareholder meeting was heavy on politics, light on specifics, and at times veered into technical support.

Key Metrics You Should Be Tracking

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:45:00 -0400

If your people are your most important asset, why aren't you spending more time optimizing their talent? Here's how to do it.

7 Ways to Motivate Without Money

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:50:00 -0400

It's easy to increase someone's paycheck. It's not so easy to reward without money, but these groups have figured it out.

Music Streaming Wars: Top 8 Contenders

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:30:00 -0400

From iTunes Radio to Rdio, here's a rundown of the biggest players in the streaming music space.

Your Top Job Is Creating a Culture

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:45:35 -0400

Serial entrepreneur Norm Brodsky knows firsthand that your leadership style and ability to create a great company culture can make or break a business.

Why Every Music Start-Up Will Fail (and Apple Will Win)

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:44:44 -0400

The streaming music business is getting more crowded and competitive. Get ready, start-ups: A shake-up is coming soon.

Recipe for Bootstrapping Success

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:57:00 -0400

Is your plan to write a business plan holding you back? Just make sure your venture includes these key ingredients.

Should Companies Demand Candidates Disclose Salary (and Should Job Seekers Tell)?

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:35:00 -0400

Sometimes you should keep your salary secret and sometimes you should proclaim it from the rooftops.

5 Negotiation Tips From Steve Jobs

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:56:00 -0400

An old e-mail exchange between Steve Jobs and James Murdoch illustrates how savvy negotiation works.

9 Subtle (and Effective!) Tips for Healthy Employees

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:57:00 -0400

Start-up founders love to talk about wellness and fitness, but are you actually helping your employees achieve it?

Why It's Time to Trash Your Suggestions Box

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:40:06 -0400

Soliciting random feedback won't stamp out distrust. Instead, tackle problems head-on.

Why You Can't Keep Your Tech Talent

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:07:19 -0400

It's tough to land top engineers--let alone keep them around for a while. Are you giving them what they really want?

5 "Military Secrets" Behind Steve Blank's Entrepreneurial Success

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:05:00 -0400

Why the famed entrepreneur and author credits the military for advantages his civilian counterparts just didn't have.

Start-Ups Need to Focus on Two Kinds of Growth

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:59:03 -0400

Do you know how to scale your start-up? Chances are you're not focused on the right kind of growth.

3 Reasons Bootstrapping Has Been Crucial To My Business

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:05:16 -0400

I knew exactly what I wanted when I started my business. And what I just wouldn't tolerate.

Smokers Cost Employers $5,800 a Year

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Those smoke breaks come with a hefty price tag, finds a shocking new study.

6 Steps to a Perfect Pitch

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:24:50 -0400

You'd be surprised at the difference a perfect pitch can make. But first you have to get there.

What a Leader Needs Now: 7 'Feminine' Qualities

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400

These traits, typically associated with women, make for great leaders--whether women or men.

Fat Fingers? There's an App for That

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:45:39 -0400

You could get so much done on a smartphone--if only typing wasn't such a pain. This app aims can make it a whole lot easier.

Patent Race: Move Fast or You're Screwed

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:30:00 -0400

U.S. patent law recently switched from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file system. Check out the new rules of the game.

Sean Percival's Rules for Accelerated Start-Ups

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:28:09 -0400

The ex-MySpace VP shares the unspoken rules investors go by when shopping for start-ups.

5 Ways Company Culture Can Turn Your Start-Up Cash Flow Positive

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:03:19 -0400

How can culture impact your business? Just check it out for yourself.

6 Ways to Make Your Story Go Viral

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:10:35 -0400

How do you get people talking about your product or idea? It's less unpredictable than it seems.

Workaholics: Passionate Workers or Show Offs?

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400

What do you think? Here's the case for both.

7 Things Your Day Job Can Teach You About Entrepreneurship

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Not only is climbing the corporate ladder underrated, it's the best way to learn how to be a successful entrepreneur and business owner.

5 Easily-Copied Traits of an Excellent Leader

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 13:54:09 -0400

Harold MacDowell, CEO of TDIndustries, sets a standard for company culture that you should imitate. Here's how.

3 Apps to Keep Remote Teams Connected

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 14:21:34 -0400

Running a team remotely doesn't just present management challenges, it presents emotional ones. Here are three useful apps to try.

What Liberty Reserve's Takedown (Doesn't) Mean For Bitcoin

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:26:09 -0400

The takedown of Liberty Reserve has plenty of people wondering about what will happen to Bitcoin. Here's why it could actually be a good thing.

Iman: 'I Had to Divorce Myself From Fashion'

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:04:51 -0400

At a panel with Dylan Lauren and Coco Rocha, the fashion icon explains what it takes for women entrepreneurs to succeed.

Stuck? 3 Ways to Move Yourself Forward

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:05:00 -0400

Every business owner gets stuck occasionally on an idea or problem. Three proven ways to get "unstuck."

Not Just Another Notebook

Thu, 30 May 2013 09:03:00 -0400

Scientists' laboratory notebooks have illustrious histories -- and deserve a shot at the future.