The Single Most Important Rule of Business
Entrepreneurs are great at meeting challenges with optimism–but sometimes that’s not what the business needs. There’s a funny thing about entr... »
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This New Rule Means More Government Contracts for Women
The government just eliminated a cap on contracts for women-owned small businesses. Here’s what the change could mean for your business. If you run a woma... »
3 Types of Employees Who Always Resist Change
Got innovation-phobic team members? Use this handy guide to classify and overcome their objections. In business, just about everybody claims to be for creativit... »
Small Business Sales Rise, But Hiring Lags
As private companies continue to bounce back from the financial crisis, they’re doing more with fewer people. Keeping pace with and driving the economic r... »
Tesla’s Recall: Now This Is How You Do PR
A recall is never good news for a car company. But founder Elon Musk has handled the situation with smooth moves. On Tuesday night, electric car manufacturer Te... »
10 Tips for Managing Creative People
When the Harvard Business Review published a post called Seven Rules For Managing Creative People a few months back, the reaction was an almost universal, Oh, p... »
Twitter Acquires Discovery Start-Up Spindle
The start-up acquisition madness continues, this time with Twitter buying Spindle, a location-focused social discovery engine. Yahoo isn’t the only tech g... »
Small Business Owners Say the Future Looks Bright
Small business owners are putting less on the line, but feel more optimistic about the future. Are they seeing through rose colored glasses? Small business owne... »
10 Great Tips From 1 Terrible Boss
You can learn a lot from this employee’s awful experience with her manager. “We’re pressed to do more with less, compete globally, and meet ev... »
Apple Signs $30 Million iPad Deal with LA Unified School District
Apple today announced signing a significant deal with the Los Angeles School Board of Education that will bring $30 million worth of iPads to the school distric... »
4 Reasons You Need to Set Business Goals
Here are four reasons why you should be setting goals for your organization. My only goal when I first launched Formula was to ensure that I made enough money t... »
Done deal: Google Buys Social Mapping Software Company Waze
After a multitude of rumors and media reports about a potential acquisition of Israeli crowd-sourced mapping software company Waze in recent months, involving t... »
Making Tough Decisions: What I’ve Learned
An entrepreneur talks about tough choices, saying no, and embracing change. When I look back at who I was just seven years ago, I am amazed at how much I’... »
5 Worst Things Companies Do on Facebook Today
When you’re using a Facebook page to build your brand, be sure not to make any of these egregious mistakes. Have you ever seen the Condescending Corporate... »
Do You Make It Too Hard to Get a Job At Your Company?
Your job application process may be scaring excellent candidates away. When it comes to running a successful business, you need to always be on the lookout for ... »
Patent Race: Move Fast or You’re Screwed
U.S. patent law recently switched from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file system. Check out the new rules of the game. Andrew Eye began to panic in March. He ... »
Need a Factory? Here’s How to Find One
An online directory may be your new best friend. Finding a factory to make products in the U.S. often involves attending trade shows, combing through print broc... »
Independent Business or Franchise? How to Decide
It’s a question every business buyer faces. Here are five major differences between buying an independent business versus a franchise. Buying a small busi... »
Building a High-Touch Business
Are you creating a business built on hands-on customer relationships? If so, here are a few things to keep in mind. Working with a variety of entrepreneurs and ... »
COPPA: The Law Most Startups Ignore that Could Have a Big Financial Impact
Think the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the expanded revisions don’t affect you? If you are an app or website and you collect, share or s... »
Why Now’s the Time to Sell Your Business
Anyone who knows anything about business knows that you buy low and sell high. Here’s why now just may be that selling-high time. I think it’s time ... »
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