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Market With Meaning
Don't offer your customers products--offer them solutions, connections and satisfaction.

Cash Shy? Try Bootstrapping
Try these tips for building a successful business with little capital.

Save Money by Renegotiating Your Lease
Carefully consider the economic benefits to reach a win-win agreement.

Summit Series: Connecting Young Entrepreneurs
Elliot Bisnow created a networking event to bring together young captains-of-industry.

Move From Tenant to Owner
Why pay rent to a landlord when that equity could be yours?

Get Past the 'Budget' Roadblock
When the value of your offer exceeds the value of their money, you'll get the sale.

Make the Most of Your Advertising Dollars
4 tips to make the most of your money in a buyer's market

Green Goes Mainstream
It may be time for you to take a look at the sustainability of your business practices.

Retirement: What's That?
Though you may never stop working, here are 5 tips to ensure financial stability.

Weeding the Employee Garden
4 tips to help you get rid of people who don’t jive with the company culture

Focus on Core Customers
Be committed to them, and they'll deliver new clients to you.

My Planning's Off. What Now?
Here are 3 steps to take when your business plan doesn't match the actual.

Protect Yourself From Overtime Violations
8 tips to ward off wage and hour claims with a culture of compliance.

Entrepreneurs Unsure About Health Care Reform
Survey: Many small-biz owners think the reform will make for a more complex system.

Sustainability Increases Stockholder Value
New research indicates that sustainability can also equal profitability.

10 World-Changing Green Trends
Capitalize on these developments and boost your bottom line.

5 Tips to Keep You Sharp
Constant learning is the foundation of a successful business owner.

Adding Value: The Future of Marketing
Cut through the advertising noise by marketing with meaning.

Increase Your Startup's Online Visibility
5 ways to develop engaging brand language and ensure success on the internet

Training: Your Secret Weapon
This is one competitive advantage you can hide in plain sight.

Drive Sales With Tutorials
Position yourself as an authority and gain market share with instructional content.

Learn From Your Mistakes
When ignored, even small mishaps can have major consequences.

Business Planning for the Rest of Us
Having a plan is about managing your company, not explaining it.

When It Feels Wrong To Be Right
Remember these rules when you're tempted to 'trust your gut.'

Do Your Videos Command Attention?
Use these expert tips to create content that gets you noticed.

Spend Smart to Grow Smart
Don’t jump into expansion without making sure to cover your bases.

In a Rut? Why Not Expand?
While others take shelter from the economic storm, these entrepreneurs are out splashing in the puddles.

Is it Really Innovation?
Peter Diamandis talks about what innovation really is while Tim O'Reilly calls the I-word era "dead on arrival."

You Can’t Afford to Skip Reviews
It’s critical to hold employees to high performance standards--even in a down economy.

10 Tips for the First-Time Business Owner
Advice from a young entrepreneur in the trenches