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Building a Business

From Bankruptcy to $87 Million in Funding: How Tamara Mellon Saved Her Namesake Brand

The Jimmy Choo co-founder has faced plenty of hurdles as an entrepreneur. But now, she's clinging tight to her vision -- and finding new levels of success.

By Stephanie Schomer

Building a Business

7 Keys to Overcoming Risk on the Path to Success

By Timothy Sykes

Thought Leaders

5 Mistakes Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs Should Avoid

By Scott Hansen

Thought Leaders

Taking Risks Doesn’t Always Reap Rewards

By Peter Daisyme

Marketing

Was This the Worst Sales Promotion in the History of Sales Promotions?

Hoover made a whopping mistake back in the '90s. Would you do the same now?

By Gene Marks

Building a Business

Why We Turned Down a Chance to Double Sales

It's easy to get romanced by a huge sale. But if it could end up crippling your business, don't do it.

By George Deeb

Thought Leaders

This Is Why You Should (Almost) Always Go for It on Fourth Down But Seldom Do

Loss aversion makes football coaches and business leaders timid when the data says they should be bold.

By Gene Marks

Building a Business

There Is No Success Without Risk

There's no doubt about it: taking risks can be scary.

By Timothy Sykes

Building a Business

50 Signs You Need to Start Your Own Business

An entrepreneurial type reads the signals and suddenly realizes it's time to make the leap and ready a launch.

By John Rampton

Thought Leaders

How to Get Your First Big Win in Business

Six entrepreneurs look back on how they earned that pivotal first "Yes!"

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

11 Entrepreneurs Who Broke All the Rules-and Achieved Great Success

Rules are made to be broken, right? Take inspiration from these founders, who trusted their gut and reaped the benefits.

By Entrepreneur Staff

Thought Leaders

Risk-Taking at a Startup Is a Lot Like Speed Skating, Says This Former Professional Athlete

Mayke Nagtegaal competed with the Royal Dutch Skaters Association. Today, she maneuvers the hair-raising curves of a cloud-technology startup.

By Mayke Nagtegaal

Entrepreneurs

From Suicidal Thoughts to a Spiritual Awakening and Becoming a Millionaire

Libby Crow shed her shadow and built an empire. Now she shares her shine.

Thought Leaders

Ever Heard Of Henry Ford’s Colossal Failed City in the Jungle?

Probably not…and there's a good reason why.

By Gene Marks

Business Funding

5 Ways to Minimize Early-Stage Business Risk

Taking smart chances can help fast-track your startup without exposing your fledgling company to unnecessary dangers.

By Abdo Riani

Thought Leaders

11 Fears Every Entrepreneur Must Overcome

It wouldn't be an adventure if it wasn't scary.

By Deep Patel

Tech

Online Holiday Shopping Fraud Risks and What You Can Do to Avoid Them (Infographic)

Most Americans worry about online shopping scams, but few take active steps to protect themselves.

By Dan Bova

Building a Business

Make That Bold Move Now — and Avoid Looking Back With Regret

Entrepreneurs live to push boundaries, but fear can cause us to second-guess our gut. Don't. Act now.

By Jason Feifer

Thought Leaders

Does Risk-Taking Really Lead to Success? That Depends.

Open risk-taking is a bad idea. But calculated risk-taking is something else again.

By Anna Johansson

Thought Leaders

Use This Green Beret’s Inspiring Strategy to Make Friends With Fear

Whether you're about to launch a new business or jump out of a crashing helicopter, Tim Kennedy had advice for you to be mentally prepared.

By Dan Bova

Thought Leaders

How a Top Bank Executive Left Finance to Start an Adventure Travel Company — and What He Learned About Success in Business

Jeff Bonaldi was a department head at Citibank when he struck out on his own to combine his passions -- history, adventure and stories. Here's what he learned.

By Hayden Field