Virgin's visionary founder opens up about taking chances, making mistakes and why stumbling is an essential part of entrepreneurship.

The best albums of 2012, why you should quit your day job in 2013, the power of kindness, letting employees choose their own team-building events, keen business cards, the power of boomers, a win for interns, rebranding pros never say die… This week’s notable news and tantalizing tidbits for young treps.

From inspiring quotes and giant-brand mishaps to tips on starting up and growing a business, here are the stories that became our readers' favorites this year.

The globetrotting billionaire and Virgin founder opens up about his legacy, what keeps him going, and why he'll never quite feel like he's 'made it.'

After landing a top-dollar investment from the famed entrepreneur, the young founders of MySocialCloud.com have found continued success. But could their strategy work for you?

These four steps will help business leaders overcome criticism and use it as a source of motivation.

For those plugging away on their startups on days when everyone else has off, here are a few choice words of wisdom to keep you going strong.

In starting up, whatever you do, do not miss an opportunity to meet tastemakers like Sir Richard Branson. Here's how two young founders met the billionaire and won him over.