13 Quotes on the Joy and Importance of Giving
Will your business end the year strong? Are your employees staying productive? How will you get a jump on next year? Amid these concerns, don’t forget to enjoy this season and share joy with others. Generosity is good for you and your business, and some of the most successful people have tapped into the power of giving. That’s...
Our 10 Most-Read Articles of 2014
2014 is on its way out. I don’t know about you, but as the year comes to a close, I love looking back to consider how the year unfolded. Did everything go as planned? What things were unexpected–good or bad? What did I learn from my experiences? Finally, what can I take with me to help me...
Books to Empower Women (That Men Should Read Too)
Not too long ago I compiled a list of 10 business books that every savvy entrepreneur should read. Although each of the books on the list is an excellent resource, as one reader kindly took the time to point out, I hadn’t included a single book written by a woman. This simultaneously horrified and surprised me....
She Does: 21 Quotes on Why Women Should Embrace the Challenge and Thrive as Entrepreneurs
To celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we’ve collected 21 quotes from women about the challenges and fulfillment they’ve found in entrepreneurship. Featuring iconic business women and trailblazers like Oprah Winfrey, Coco Chanel, and Arianna Huffington, to small business owners who are etching out a path of their own and reaping the rewards. Do you have a quote...
Yes, You Can Operate a Scarily Successful Halloween Business
The Fallenstein family started making and renting a dozen Halloween costumes from their Minnesota garage, and the small business sparked a lot of interest in the little town of Mankato. Years later, the founders decided to take the business online and sell costumes. In just a decade, the seasonal business went from a few employees...
30 Compelling Reasons to Start a Business
Are you toying with an idea for a business? A lot of people think about starting a business, but for whatever reason the idea never becomes a reality. If you’re an entrepreneur who is on the fence about starting a business, we have the encouragement you need to take the first step. We asked 30...
Unique Workspace Photos from 11 Entrepreneurs
No two entrepreneurs are alike. Sure, other articles may suggest that all successful entrepreneurs do the same 12 things before breakfast, but we know better. Some entrepreneurs wake up before dawn, while others burn the midnight oil. Still, many others burn the candle from both ends. Some are precise and methodical in their pursuit of business success,...
The Pixar Way: 37 Quotes on Developing and Maintaining a Creative Company
In his book, Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull shares his experience as a manager of Pixar, one of the world’s most famous creative animation studios. More than that, Ed offers a number of starting points to help those that wish to work in an environment that fosters creativity and problem solving, to create it. We’ve collected...
