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The Habits of Self-Made Billionaires (Infographic)

The Habits of Self-Made Billionaires (Infographic)

Of the 100 richest people in the world today, a number have no college degree and were born into humble households, or without a family at all. Here is a look at what these underdog entrepreneurs have in common.
Web Startup Helps Business Owners Manage Employees

Web Startup Helps Business Owners Manage Employees

PayrollHero streamlines the business of tracking employee schedules, for both management and workers, all in the cloud.
3 Hacks to Save on Startup Legal Fees

3 Hacks to Save on Startup Legal Fees

When it comes to legal hurdles, an attorney can be your biggest asset or your biggest expense. Here's how to trim your legal costs.
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Forget Ping Pong and Snacks: How Buffer Digs Deeper With These 4 Startup Perks

Forget Ping Pong and Snacks: How Buffer Digs Deeper With These 4 Startup Perks

Working at a startup is tons of work and having fun is vital. But offering more thoughtful perks can help further your mission and give employees something to smile about.
Surprising Ways to Create an Inspiring Workspace

Surprising Ways to Create an Inspiring Workspace

A design expert shares three trends for winning workspaces.
Lessons in Leadership from the Latest D.C. Debacle

Lessons in Leadership from the Latest D.C. Debacle

Of course, getting Congress to move in lockstep with the White House is obviously a challenge. But the latest impasse could offer some lessons for entrepreneurs in similar predicaments.
Fearless and Fulfilled: 7 Steps to Finding Business Success and Happiness

Fearless and Fulfilled: 7 Steps to Finding Business Success and Happiness

Success and fulfillment shouldn't be mutually exclusive. Here's how to set yourself up for both from the start.
3 Secrets of Happy Employees

3 Secrets of Happy Employees

Master these elements to cultivate a happier workplace and greater productivity.
Moving Beyond Startup Mode: 5 Tips for Building a Solid Infrastructure

Moving Beyond Startup Mode: 5 Tips for Building a Solid Infrastructure

Running a startup can be insane, exciting, messy and a blast, but at some point your company has to grow up or fall apart. Here’s how to set up a real organizational structure.
4 Ways to Manage the Perils of ‘Friend-ployees’

4 Ways to Manage the Perils of ‘Friend-ployees’

How to maintain your authority when you become close with your employees.
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Team Training From NASA’s Mission to Mars

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Team Training From NASA’s Mission to Mars

Four astronaut training techniques that can help you get the most out of your employees.
How to Talk to ‘Nerds’ and Why You Should

How to Talk to ‘Nerds’ and Why You Should

For non-technical entrepreneurs, bringing a developer on board is only half the battle. You also need to be able to communicate. Here’s how to get it right.
9 Ways to Make Working at a Startup Pay for Future Entrepreneurs

9 Ways to Make Working at a Startup Pay for Future Entrepreneurs

To truly learn the ins and outs of launching a business, some suggest working at a startup is all you need.
How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Startup

How to Hire the Right Employees for Your Startup

When you're on a tight startup budget and timeline, it can be easy to make compromises on who you hire. Don't. Here's what to look for in an employee.
How to Start Conversations That Make Instant Connections

How to Start Conversations That Make Instant Connections

Follow these 12 steps to become a better communicator and build productive business relationships.
7 Steps to Hiring Your First Employee

7 Steps to Hiring Your First Employee

Small business experts Adam and Matthew Toren answer readers' top questions about entrepreneurship.
Why Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Like Method View B Corp as a Badge of Honor

Why Eco-Conscious Entrepreneurs Like Method View B Corp as a Badge of Honor

Three entrepreneurs, among the first to certify their businesses as B Corps, share how it has affected their companies and offer advice on the process.
5 Accounting Mistakes That Can Sink a Business

5 Accounting Mistakes That Can Sink a Business

Running a small business means that the owner will likely be forced to wear quite a few different hats of responsibilities.  Owners frequently find themselves inevitably in the accounting role in hopes of saving money and many have a though …
3 Keys for Nurturing a Performance Driven Culture

3 Keys for Nurturing a Performance Driven Culture

Running a small business requires an owner and operator to fulfill so many roles, sometimes all of them. Though it may not be top-of mind it is excessively important to have a happy and healthy work environment for yourself and …
How to Manage Gender Discrimination in the Workplace

How to Manage Gender Discrimination in the Workplace

Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg recently stated at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland: "We reward men for being leaders, for being assertive, for taking risks, for being competitive; we teach women as young as four to lay back, be communal. …
Be the Captain of Your Company's Ship: Changing Directions When Your Team is Sinking

Be the Captain of Your Company's Ship: Changing Directions When Your Team is Sinking

Many businesses today are suffering from a terminal illness, and they likely don't even know they're sick. Because these companies are functioning well enough to get by, they don't believe they need the type of expertise required to diagnose a …
4 Keys to Reining in Social Media Overload

4 Keys to Reining in Social Media Overload

Most businesses understand that they need at least some kind of social media presence nowadays. But what about those who are too deeply entrenched in Facebook status updates and tweets? Or those that can’t keep up with LinkedIn invites and …
Why You Need to Compartmentalize Your Life when Building a Business

Why You Need to Compartmentalize Your Life when Building a Business

Starting a business can be one of the most challenging things that you can take on in your life. While the rewards of owning your own business cannot be matched in the corporate world, the hours worked and rollercoaster ride …
5 Important Trends to Watch in 2012

5 Important Trends to Watch in 2012

A new year is upon us and now is the time for your small business to break through the rut and get back on top. There has never been a better time to formulate a new marketing plan and put …
Successful Startups Often Come With a High Price

Successful Startups Often Come With a High Price

Most entrepreneurs expect to face the "normal" challenges of starting a business, which include finding the right opportunity, building and executing a winning plan, and financing their venture. But many forget the pitfalls associated with traditional business jobs which can …
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