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One entrepreneur shares why he's had greater success--and even saved money--since bringing in an in-house hiring professional.

The fast food Mexican grill franchise sets a standard for modern restaurants.

The 'Shark Tank' investor and inventor of over 400 products offers her advice to move your product from idea to sales.

As a startup you face plenty of competition. Here are five methods for facing off against your rivals and coming out on top.

Energy levels rise and dip every 90 minutes, here is how to make the most of your time.

How joining an executive peer group can help you better manage your businesses.

Twitter, Facebook and Youtube are usually the domain of one of your employees, but if want to get involved, here are the things you should consider.

You are ready to introduce your invention to the world, but first you should consider whether your new product requires a patent to help make it commercially viable.

Making clear-headed decisions is the ability to see beyond your entrenched biases and move your business forward. Here's how to do it.

How a little bit of personal attention can go a long way with customer loyalty.

How do you make sure new hires will mesh well with your other employees and with your company's culture?

Advice on how to make staff meetings more effective.

To you get big-box retailers to stock your product, know your competition, hone your pitch and be prepared.

Failure is inevitable, but is there a right way to go wrong? An open mindset and a willingness to learn from mistakes can be all that stand between glorious comeback and utter collapse.

The majority of companies don't know which of their products and services are most valued by the people who pay for them -- here's how to get it right.

A PGA player tees off to improve Native American health.

Lessons from a CEO who worked his way up through the ranks.

The business world can be a frightening place. But entrepreneurs need to learn to face down their fears if they want to keep their enterprises moving forward.

Psychologist Linda Sapadin presents an action plan for addressing your fears.

Choosing a space for your business is a big decision, especially for startups. Here are the things you should consider because signing a lease.

Steve Case emerged from the most maligned merger in American business history to become one of the nation's leading proponents of entrepreneurship.

Tips on how to manage your relationship with your distributor.

Expert advice for finding a product distributor: listen to your customers.

Choosing the right manufacturing partner is one of the most important decisions to make as a startup. Here are tips to find a winner right out of the gate.

It's tempting to try to steamroll the competition. But sometimes a spirit of cooperation is in order.

Companies tend to be predisposed toward sales or technology, but rarely both. Still, you can make the most of your company's DNA.

Consider these secrets from a fourth generation company for managing a family business.

As your company grows, you can transition from startup entrepreneur to coach and mentor. Hint: It starts with trust.

How one Texas barbershop chain built relationships with customers based on a strong company identity -- and beer.

It's tax season -- time to ponder that annual conundrum: How much of my vehicle usage can I claim as a business expense?