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British chef Gordon Ramsay supposedly turns things around for these business owners every episode, but they go out of business anyway. Here's an explanation.

A tragic turn of events at one firm reveals that something is eventually lost at a larger scale.

What kind of customers would you rather have? Ones that pay as they go, or those on a subscription?

The economy is picking up again, and most businesses are on stronger ground. That usually leads to one thing.

Seeking a European headquarters, the founder of a micro brewery is ultimately relying on his instincts. That's what most successful entrepreneurs do.

We get it. There's plenty of reasons to drive straight past the polls next week. But isn't voting important, no matter what?

Researchers are looking at whether children can learn a trait that people need to build successful business.

'There's no better place to be an entrepreneur than in the U.S.,' says the CEO of The Hartford, which recently released a survey of small businesses.

Learn this essential way to focus your efforts for the management challenges ahead.

An unpleasant experience with a former client and his dominating bookkeeper reminds us that the boss needs a backbone.

Your profits may take a hit, but it's usually better to just refund or credit a client who feels wronged.

Thinking about quitting your job and going into business all by yourself? Read this first and reconsider.

Deciding not to deal with certain people is like leaving money on the table. How's how to deal with these clients sure to give you a headache.

There are many moral and ethical questions business owners face on a regular basis. Is there a right way to do things?

You can slay the online giant (somewhat) -- by doing these eight things consistently.

Is looking into online activities an invasion of privacy? Maybe, but it's important to learn everything you can about a job candidate.

You've probably experienced this before. You need some repair work done, but it's difficult to find someone for the job. Then other inconveniences stack up.

We've come a long way since the start of President Bill Clinton's first term, plaid shirts and grunge.

There's no easier way to tell a customer or employee that you care then with a gift. And it doesn't even have to cost that much.

What does that really mean, anyway? And do people really identify themselves like that?

The information could be useful, if it's prepared correctly and you know what to look for.

What makes a leader more than just a competent manager?

Being a good cab driver is a great allegory for being an entrepreneur.

You may not think so, but falsehoods are a part of doing business.

Ivy League schools, top doctors and rock stars provide a lesson for your business.

Businesses are all the same, which is why experience in your field shouldn't matter when interviewing job candidates.

Is one of your employees augmenting their paycheck -- at your expense? Here are some ways they may do just that.

Sure, we're all getting by. But what really separates us from the mega rich and powerful?

Technology and marketing help, but it didn't seal the deal.

It's not a business plan, or even a killer idea. Can you guess what it is?