Mario Batali may be the busiest man in his business. That's no reason, he says, not to treat people well. Plus, more.
As long as you have enough cash on-hand to cover at least a couple of months overhead in an emergency, here's what you can do with the rest of it.
Sure, it's nice to have a big social media following. But there's a much more effective tool for forging customer connections.
One entrepreneur chronicles the mistakes he made while pursuing Series A funding that eventually led to the demise of his business.
Ingvar Kamprad has helped lead the company he founded since 1943. It's an impressive feat for any founder--but especially one with such a complicated past.
When you're using a Facebook page to build your brand, be sure not to make any of these egregious mistakes.
I knew exactly what I wanted when I started my business. And what I just wouldn't tolerate.
Those smoke breaks come with a hefty price tag, finds a shocking new study.
How American Giant's commitment to manufacturing in the U.S. pays off.
Despite a cushy severance package, an ex-employee still blasted his former employer on Reddit.
How to align with, rather than battle against, Google's latest algorithm update.
Often the fastest road to growth is to uncover whose needs aren't being met--and work like crazy to meet them.
It's a question every business buyer faces. Here are five major differences between buying an independent business versus a franchise.
The sharing economy and open platforms are the way of the future, asserts the entrepreneur.
All it takes is a little transparency and a whole lot of teamwork, says Judith Glaser.
Being boring--in the right way--can actually make you and your company more creative.
For a lot of reasons, fewer female founders get VC funding. Here's why investors who aren't trying to shift the stats are making a huge mistake.
Persistence is often the key to success--unless you're chasing the wrong idea. A recent study examines how blind persistence can cloud your judgment.
You'd be surprised at the difference a perfect pitch can make. But first you have to get there.
Lars Dalgaard, the billionaire founder of SuccessFactors, was known for his innovation--and his tough leadership style. A former employee reflects.
If there's one underrated skill for founders, it's knowing how--and when--to say "no."
Here's how spending a year on a tiny Norwegian island helped one developer forge a whole new career.
Presentations are more persuasive when they touch both mind and heart at multiple levels.
These traits, typically associated with women, make for great leaders--whether women or men.
You could get so much done on a smartphone--if only typing wasn't such a pain. This app aims can make it a whole lot easier.
Whistle, a new start-up launching Wednesday, is taking aim at the $55.5 billion pet industry with its wearable fitness tracker for dogs.
Starbucks is dominating the mobile payment market--which could bode well for smaller, independent businesses.