If you didn't already finish your holiday shopping over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, you might start stressing as the end-of-year holidays inch closer and closer. Maybe you have picked out the perfect gifts for family members but don't...

Remember, it's okay to make mistakes. That's how you learn. When you become a manager, you're suddenly navigating unfamiliar territory. The key to success in your new role is treating everything as a learning opportunity, especially any mistakes you may make along the...

For a new founder, the initial board meeting can be daunting -- so much is at stake and the first impressions are lasting ones. But preparing properly, whether that's by holding a mock board meeting or knowing what not to discuss beforehand, will put you in the best...

Your employees may not be as motivated as you are. Here are 14 tips from entrepreneurs on how to better motivate your staff. You believe in your company wholeheartedly. There's an entrepreneurial fire burning strong inside that motivates you to work harder each day....

As a young founder, you may find yourself spending more time in the office than you had anticipated, putting all your time and energy into growing your business. But when clocking 80-plus hours week after week becomes unsustainable, it's time to put the proper...

These 11 types of data can help you proactively manage your customer list, so you can spot problems (or opportunities for growth) quickly. Having an updated, detailed record of customer data is critical for retaining and growing your customer base. But the real...

Don't overcomplicate it -- a couple of simple adjustments to your business can yield high ROI. Entrepreneurs sometimes focus too much on creating complicated strategies to improve business, and are left with less-than-stellar results -- and hours of lost time....

In a startup, every employee's contribution counts -- some more so than others. Here are 13 things the very best employees do. The success of your company relies on the ability of your team members to function as a group. But there are still a few things that we all...

It's starting to feel like everyone wants to own a start-up these days. We asked 13 successful young founders to share their best advice for actually starting a successful company. 1. Do Something! Many graduates think there is a perfect opportunity out there, and...

For start-ups, especially in the retail space, now is the time to ramp-up sales--not to relax. But that doesn't mean your team can't find time for a little holiday cheer. 1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Preparation is key. We make sure we have everything ready and in...

1. Keep Up the Clarity Have clear legal agreements in place from day one. Beyond the good practice of securing contracts, you'll have an impartial, non-family member reference point--should conflicts arise. --Kelly Azevedo, She's Got Systems 2. Hire Slowly, Fire...