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Start-up Launches New Twitter Payment Platform

A new platform was launched Wednesday that allows you to buy, sell and donate on the social media platform. Read more

How to Crowdfund to Raise Money

Here's 4 tips to take advantage of social networks to raise money from investors. You'll also hear from Daniel Epstein, CEO of the Unreasonable Institute. Watch video

All Markets Are Not Created Equal

Developing a better understanding your markets and competitors will give you better insights about where and how to compete. Read more

Use Video to Inspire Your Team

Employees are looking for motivation. Here's how video can be an effective way to deliver it to them. Read more

What If You're Not CEO Material?

It's your company--the product of your own passion and vision. But are you sure you're the right person to lead it? Read more

4 Top Myths About Start-up Pay

I've been collecting data about start-ups & compensation since 2001. Here's what you don't know (and should) about employee pay. Read more

10 Things Bosses Never Tell Employees

Confessions you wish you could make to your team but can't. Read more

$6 Billion in Small Business Export Funding About to Dry Up

The Ex-Im Bank is under threat of being tapped dry and is facing imminent stoppages for financing small-business exporting. Read more

One Secret to Enjoying Your Free Time More

Since the time of Ben Franklin busy entrepreneurs have been told 'time is money,' but is this common mindset actually making you miserable? Read more

Learn From Failure: 3 Brilliant Mistakes

Afraid of failing? You shouldn't be. These entrepreneurs embraced mistakes & turned them into victories. Read more

5 Reasons You're Getting Stalled

If you can't get past the excuses, your deal is doomed. Make sure you've got these 5 elements in place. Read more

Understanding Charisma

Charismatic leaders have that certain something that inspires people to follow them. But where does charisma come from, and how can we develop it? Part 1 of 4 Read more

Don't Underestimate 'Tech Block'

Make sure your new hires are not only computer literate, but tech-savvy. Here's why. Read more

How to Organize Your Home Office

Want to maximize your productivity at home? Here's four tips, and advice from Jason Sadler, who owns Iwearyourshirt.com, a social media firm. Watch video

Are You a Psycho Boss?

A recent study shows that you are four times more likely to find a psychopath in the boardroom than on the street. So what? Read more

Protect Yourself From Poachers: 5 Tips

Ask yourself these 5 questions to see whether your biggest clients are at risk of being lured away. Read more

Hey, Entrepreneurs: Your City Needs You. Here's How to Help

Entrepreneurs play a bigger role in the health of their cities--and reap more from their success--than you might suspect. Read more

'Best Practices'? Eh, Not So Much

Managers may call them "best practices," but employees see them as annoying hindrances to good work and desire autonomy instead. Read more

Let Your Employees Play!

When you're determined to make your start-up succeed, it's easy to be serious. But it's the companies that work hard to establish cultures of play that attract great people, continuously push the boundaries of innovation, and ultimately win. Read more

Are You Bigger Than Your Widget?

The value of customer relationships runs much deeper than a good product or service. Read more

Your Most Important Number

One metric can tell you all you need to know about running your business. Just make sure you're tracking the right one. Read more

42 Life-Saving Gadgets & Apps

Technology disasters happen. Spare yourself the trauma with these essential apps, gadgets, & online services. Read more

7 Ways to Romance Your Clients

Forget the long-stemmed roses and tickets to Broadway plays. I've found smarter ways to woo my company's best clients. Read more

How I Got Over My Big Ego

When faced with tragedy, restaurateur John Besh found the secret to growing his business. Hint: It wasn't all about the bottom line. Read more

Will Apple Release an iPad Mini?

A pint-sized version of the iPad is coming, says one analyst. But is a 7-inch form factor the best fit for business? Read more

How to Woo the Media

It's not unlike developing a romantic relationship: You'll need wit, persistence, and a good deal of charm to be successful. Read more

Reignite Your Passion for the Business: 6 Tips

Somewhere along the way you lost the thrill of running your own business. Here's how to get it back. Read more

Cargo Firms Offering Free Shipping

Time to change your sourcing? Some freight companies have actually paid to haul clients' cargo across the ocean. Read more

Have You Checked Your Assumptions Lately?

The worst decisions leaders make are the ones based on assumptions they never even acknowledge, let alone challenge. Read more

How to Be Liked at Work (or Anywhere)

These 6 simple rules virtually guarantee that the people you work with will want you around. Read more

Best Time to Start a Company

Don't wait. Here are 7 good reasons you should launch a new venture today. Read more

Digital Love: 5 Must-Have Valentine’s Day Apps

Developers are cashing in on the business of love. For Valentine's Day, get some romance going by checking out these apps. View slideshow

Shrink Your Start-up Legal Costs: 3 Tips

The average legal bill even before VC financing can run more than $20,000. Why pay that when DIY options abound? Read more

4 Reasons Business Partnerships Fail

Keep your eyes open for these red flags; they could make a partnership go off the rails. Read more

Entrepreneur's Test: Can You Step Away?

Can your business run indefinitely without you at the helm? Michael E. Gerber, author of The E-Myth, outlines the steps you need to take to get there. Read more

When It's OK to Ignore Costs

I know, I know: You're worried about expenses. But sometimes you need to invest in developing new friendships for your company. Read more

Cure for Social Media Overload

Social media is a great way to promote your business--but too much time online can burn you out. Here's how to get your spark back. Read more

8 Pieces of Advice Every Entrepreneur Needs

Advice to help you be more confident, manage more effectively, and sell more than you think you can. Read more

What You're Not Doing to Maximize Profit (But Should Be)

If you don’t know which products create the most value for your business, you’re probably missing out on key growth opportunities. Read more

Building a 'Honey Badger' Empire

Honey Badger don't care. But creator Randall does--and he's hoping he can build a business around the most fearless mammal on earth. Read more

Meet the New Masters of Cash Flow

Cash flow can be a real pain point for start-ups. These new solutions by young companies are helping start-ups scale quickly without cash infusions from investors. Read more

5 Ways to Deal With Pushy Tech Vendors

Microsoft, Best Buy, and other tech giants are coming for you, armed with their best sales pitches. Get ready to negotiate. Read more

NextLot: $1 Billion in Auction Sales Online

Founder Scott Finkelstein is expanding NextLot, this week's Inc. 5000 applicant of the week, for the next generation of Web users. Read more

Raising Capital? Follow These PR Rules

If you think that PR is just about the press mention, think again. A great media campaign can actually make you money. Here's how. Read more

Be More Optimistic: 6 Smart Tricks

To acquire a more positive attitude, all you really need is a more powerful vocabulary. Try these linguistic shifts. Read more

Why You Should Pay More Taxes

No, not because Buffett says so. Because paying more this year could mean you end up paying less later on. A lot less. Read more

What Makes a Company Resilient?

You can't stop really bad things—like Sept. 11th—from happening, but you can be prepared for them. Here are 7 ways. Read more

How Lincoln Became A Great Leader

It wasn't Abraham Lincoln's strengths but the self-discipline with which he used those strengths for the right purpose. Read more

3 Types of Great Business Partners

One individual (or four) may embody these characteristics. In one way or another, you need these three traits to make your business thrive. Read more

How We Saved 30% on Health Care

When your business is built around talent, you can’t afford to skimp on healthcare and other employee benefits. Read more

7 Tricks to Turbo-Charge Your Efficiency

We all want more time. But how do you get it? The answer is to become a master of efficiency. Read more