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Building a Business

9 Critical Turning Points That Shaped Mark Cuban’s Extraordinary Career

The decisions that made the outspoken 'Shark Tank' investor a millionaire at 31 and a billionaire at 40.

By Drake Baer

Entrepreneurs

Get Out of the Blame Trap and Start Changing Undesired Outcomes

By Chris Stephenson

Building a Business

Don’t Want to Screw Up Your Startup? Follow These 7 Rules.

By Josh Little

Entrepreneurs

What’s Your Purpose? 5 Reasons You Need to Set One for Your Business.

By David Hagenbuch

Building a Business

This Barber-Turned-Entrepreneur Is Cashing In on the California Drought by Painting Dead Grass Green

Drew McClellan has carved out a thriving business sprucing up lawns as California closes in on its third driest year on record.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

Entrepreneurs

College Is Worth the Price. Just Not This Price.

A college president says economic models don't apply to college tuition. That theory wouldn't pass Econ 101.

By Ray Hennessey

Thought Leaders

4 Excuses Holding You Back From Being an Entrepreneur

Everybody is scared to leave their cozy job and nobody starts a business with enough money. Overcoming those worries is what makes an entrepreneur.

By John Rampton

Building a Business

Don’t Let These 5 Excuses Stop You From Networking

Often, when it comes to building relationships, the same excuses surface repeatedly with entrepreneurs. Here is how to get past them.

By Paul Axtell

Building a Business

Martha Stewart: America Needs More Entrepreneurs

We speak with the TV personality and lifestyle icon about inspiration, motivation and the drive to start and grow a business of your own.

By Jason Fell

Entrepreneurs

5 Nighttime Routines of Successful Entrepreneurs

Getting a head start on tomorrow starts before you go to bed.

Entrepreneurs

This Alarm Clock App Brings You Wake-Up Calls From Total Strangers

Users can place and receive anonymous phone calls that last no longer than 60 seconds with the aim of spreading some morning cheer.

By Geoff Weiss

Entrepreneurs

15 Free Online Learning Sites Every Entrepreneur Should Visit

The best places you can go to learn more about marketing, entrepreneurship, business management and more.

By Sujan Patel

Building a Business

Everfan’s Custom Capes Take Off Among Superhero Worshipers

Meet the man who built a grown-up business from a childhood love of superheroes.

By Jodi Helmer

Thought Leaders

Biggest Failures, Best Advice and Defining Success From 14 Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, at least one of the best-known entrepreneurs has been there, too.

By Thai Nguyen

Thought Leaders

Welcome, Guesty: A Company That Helps Manage and Maintain Airbnb Properties

The company is a middle-man you never knew you needed.

By Andrew Tilin

Entrepreneurs

What Richard Branson, Larry Page, Elon Musk and Other Mega-Successful CEOs Are Reading

Find out which famous entrepreneur is obsessed with J.D. Salinger, and who can't get enough of Plato.

By Kate Taylor

Thought Leaders

The U.S. Postal Service Just Got a Side Hustle Delivering Groceries. Do You Have Another Gig?

Leverage the skills you have into some side income. Teach a course. Do something you know.

By Meiko Patton

Thought Leaders

Leaders: It’s Time to Fix the Way You Listen

Understanding how we listen helps us forge stronger connections and solutions.

By Judith E. Glaser

Building a Business

6 Smart Ways to Reduce Startup Stress

You'll need to tap your determination, persistence and trust to reach success, but there will be many barriers in the way.

By Jeff Boss

Thought Leaders

Most Entrepreneurs Have 4 of the 5 Critical Success Traits, and That’s Not Quite Enough

The drive to innovate and disrupt defines entrepreneurship but when what you've invented works, the opposite qualities are necessary.

By Dixie Gillaspie

Entrepreneurs

A Personal Mission Statement Can Set You on a Course to Success

Define who you are and where you want to go. Then make it official with your statement.

By Matt Mayberry

Entrepreneurs

Is Your City Among the 10 Richest in the U.S.?

A new report reveals the 10 wealthiest cities in America.

By Laura Entis

Building a Business

This Crazy Contraption Straps Your Head to an Airline Seat for Better Sleep

Want better sleep when traveling? A Finnish startup wants you to try strapping your head to your headrest.

By Geoff Weiss

Building a Business

Eataly Elevates Food Retail, Tastes Success. What’s Next?

The New York City store is now a full-fledged tourist attraction, and the rest of the world is in the company's sights.

By Jason Ankeny

Entrepreneurs

5 Quotes to Help You Conquer Your Fears

With Halloween upon us, it's time to take a step back and remove the horror of being afraid.

By Adam Toren

Entrepreneurs

Reality Check: You Need to Care About More Than Your Business

Best-selling author, therapist, and consultant Esther Perel says entrepreneurs need to remember that purpose and meaning are multi-faceted.

By Catherine Clifford

Entrepreneurs

Forget ‘Lifehacks.’ Form Good Habits Instead.

A small selection of shortcuts are useful and meaningful, but don't be fooled by the illusion of progress.

By Gregory Ciotti

Thought Leaders

Watch Jimmy Kimmel Make a Hilarious Shark Tank Pitch for ‘Horse Pants’

'I got two words for ya buddy,' quipped Mark Cuban of the strange clothing range: 'glue factory.'

By Geoff Weiss

Entrepreneurs

What’s Really Killing You (and It Isn’t Ebola)

You're probably doing something dangerous as you read this, and it's shortening your lifespan.

By John Brubaker

Thought Leaders

3 Secrets to Snagging an Ace Mentor

Here is how to find a mentor that will make fellow entrepreneurs green with envy.

By Craig Cincotta