Thought Leaders
Embracing Your Creativity in Uncertain Times
Every entrepreneur with a new product or service has to navigate through uncertainty. It's truer now than ever.
By Stephen Key
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Building a Business
From Bankruptcy to $87 Million in Funding: How Tamara Mellon Saved Her Namesake Brand
The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.
Building a Business
7 Keys to Overcoming Risk on the Path to Success
Preparation, humility and adaptation are among the cornerstones for any entrepreneur.
Thought Leaders
5 Mistakes Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs Should Avoid
Align Impact CEO Jenn Kenning offers lessons to live by.
By Scott Hansen
Thought Leaders
Taking Risks Doesn’t Always Reap Rewards
Why chasing whims can often get in the way of consistent success.
Marketing
Was This the Worst Sales Promotion in the History of Sales Promotions?
Hoover made a whopping mistake back in the '90s. Would you do the same now?
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
Why We Turned Down a Chance to Double Sales
It's easy to get romanced by a huge sale. But if it could end up crippling your business, don't do it.
By George Deeb
Thought Leaders
This Is Why You Should (Almost) Always Go for It on Fourth Down But Seldom Do
Loss aversion makes football coaches and business leaders timid when the data says they should be bold.
By Gene Marks
Building a Business
There Is No Success Without Risk
There's no doubt about it: taking risks can be scary.
Building a Business
50 Signs You Need to Start Your Own Business
An entrepreneurial type reads the signals and suddenly realizes it's time to make the leap and ready a launch.
By John Rampton
Thought Leaders
How to Get Your First Big Win in Business
Six entrepreneurs look back on how they earned that pivotal first "Yes!"
Thought Leaders
11 Entrepreneurs Who Broke All the Rules-and Achieved Great Success
Rules are made to be broken, right? Take inspiration from these founders, who trusted their gut and reaped the benefits.
Thought Leaders
Risk-Taking at a Startup Is a Lot Like Speed Skating, Says This Former Professional Athlete
Mayke Nagtegaal competed with the Royal Dutch Skaters Association. Today, she maneuvers the hair-raising curves of a cloud-technology startup.
Entrepreneurs
From Suicidal Thoughts to a Spiritual Awakening and Becoming a Millionaire
Libby Crow shed her shadow and built an empire. Now she shares her shine.
Thought Leaders
Ever Heard Of Henry Ford’s Colossal Failed City in the Jungle?
Probably not…and there's a good reason why.
By Gene Marks
Business Funding
5 Ways to Minimize Early-Stage Business Risk
Taking smart chances can help fast-track your startup without exposing your fledgling company to unnecessary dangers.
By Abdo Riani
Thought Leaders
11 Fears Every Entrepreneur Must Overcome
It wouldn't be an adventure if it wasn't scary.
By Deep Patel
Tech
Online Holiday Shopping Fraud Risks and What You Can Do to Avoid Them (Infographic)
Most Americans worry about online shopping scams, but few take active steps to protect themselves.
By Dan Bova
Building a Business
Make That Bold Move Now — and Avoid Looking Back With Regret
Entrepreneurs live to push boundaries, but fear can cause us to second-guess our gut. Don't. Act now.
By Jason Feifer
Thought Leaders
Does Risk-Taking Really Lead to Success? That Depends.
Open risk-taking is a bad idea. But calculated risk-taking is something else again.
Thought Leaders
Use This Green Beret’s Inspiring Strategy to Make Friends With Fear
Whether you're about to launch a new business or jump out of a crashing helicopter, Tim Kennedy had advice for you to be mentally prepared.
By Dan Bova
Thought Leaders
How a Top Bank Executive Left Finance to Start an Adventure Travel Company — and What He Learned About Success in Business
Jeff Bonaldi was a department head at Citibank when he struck out on his own to combine his passions -- history, adventure and stories. Here's what he learned.
By Hayden Field
Building a Business
What My Family’s Off-Road Racing Business Taught Me About Taking Risks
The lessons I learned on the desert courses are applicable to launching any business.
By Marlo Donate
Business Accounting
Women Invest Differently Than Men and Get Better Results
Women are on track to become richer in coming decades. How they invest it will move markets.
By Pip Wilson
Thought Leaders
Growing Up an Iranian Immigrant Was Tough but It Taught Me How to Lead
Not everybody has a choice about leaving their comfort zone.
Thought Leaders
How This Entrepreneur Stays Optimistic When It Comes to Risk Taking
Risk is involved in every entrepreneur's journey. Here's how this entrepreneur approaches it.
By Rose Leadem
Thought Leaders
Here’s How You Can Learn to Evaluate Risks Before Taking Them
Before taking that leap, read this first.
By Rose Leadem