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Thought Leaders

6 Lessons I Wish I’d Known Before My Business Failed

I had a great idea, passion and talent, but that wasn't enough. I learned these lessons the hard way so that you don't have to.

By Jesse Kramer

Building a Business

The Top 3 Mistakes Businesses Make After a Hack

A cybersecurity expert explains what not to do after a data breach.

By Carly Okyle

Thought Leaders

Someone Messed Up. Here’s How You Fix It.

Whether it's a dishonest employee or an order snafu, what you do after a mistake makes the difference. We'll show you the steps to take.

By Gael O'Brien

Building a Business

Relocating Your Company? Don’t Make These 10 Moving Mistakes.

Learn from my own moving pitfalls.

By Scott Langdon

Building a Business

5 Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur

Are you chasing the wrong success? Time for a reality check.

By Zech Newman

Online Presence

9 Huge Mistakes You Don’t Know You Are Making on Social Media

The bottom line: Know who your audience is and consider what it is they want and need.

By Kim Garst

Thought Leaders

6 Actions to Prevent Your Company Becoming the Next Volkswagen

Ever hear about the mistake the city of Delhi made while trying to cure its cobra infestation?

By Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor

Thought Leaders

The 12 Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship requires a steady approach to ever-shifting markets and customer demands.

By Sujan Patel

Thought Leaders

5 Ways You Benefit From Sharing Your Story Of Struggle

You can't fully share the lessons you've learned with sharing the tough way you were taught.

By Matthew Toren

Thought Leaders

When Millionaires Make Mistakes

The Young Millionaires of 2015 share what they've learned from their mistakes and failures.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Building a Business

Why You Need to Keep Thinking About Your Business Every Single Day

Clearly, 'you don't know what you don't know' until you change your ways.

By George Deeb

Thought Leaders

4 Steps to Pick Yourself Up From a Tough Situation

Major losses force entrepreneurs to make hard decisions. These decisions almost always turn your life to a new chapter where the stakes are higher and the wins are bigger.

By Zach Ferres

Business News

Nokia Is Gearing Up for a Mobile Comeback

The company is testing new products, looking for sales partners, hiring software experts and learning from its previous mistakes.

By Reuters

Thought Leaders

What to Do When a Colleague Acts Unethically

If your co-worker acted unethically, there are ways to fix it.

By Gael O'Brien

Building a Business

3 Ways to Wring at Least Some ROI From Failure

Failure is tuition, so learn the lesson.

By Mark Coopersmith & John Danner

Building a Business

5 Adages That Have Stood the Test of Time

No matter what else changes, folk wisdom will always ring true.

By Marty Fukuda

Thought Leaders

How to Avoid 6 Common Leadership Mistakes

A good start for getting better is to give up on being perfect.

By Marty Fukuda

Thought Leaders

4 Things That All CEOs Hate

CEOs love to be in control of organizations that execute their vision flawlessly. Reality is more complicated than that.

By Tor Constantino

Thought Leaders

3 Ways to Wring Great Ideas From Mistakes

Mistakes are inevitable. What comes after is up to you.

By Matthew Turner

Building a Business

9 Ways to Avoid Rookie Mistakes When Starting Your Own Business

You don't necessarily need an MBA, but do be sure to have a plan.

By Nicole Lapin

Business News

Richard Branson’s Biggest Mistake: Inventing the iPod… as a Prank

The entrepreneur ultimately only pranked himself when he failed to follow through on his fictional 'Music Box' concept.

By Kate Taylor