It's hard to keep yourself going when you don’t feel the same excitement as you did in the beginning.
Fifty years ago, an old country doctor drove to town, hitched his horse, quietly slipped into a drug store by the back door. His mission was destined to bring to the South the most far-flung benefit since the Civil War.
Here are a few basics about the three main forms of intellectual property protection.
Studies reveal that in the dog-eat-dog, look-out-for-Number 1, highly-competitive business world, only the aggressive, risk-taking alpha male can expect to succeed as an entrepreneur.
Contributors get noticed and attract new friends and opportunities easily, and contributing is much easier than you might assume
If you're setting up a business bank account or need a business license, there will probably be a space on the form for your EIN. Fortunately, it's simple to apply for your own business tax ID number via the web.
Fame is attention -- and with enough attention you can generate passive income. Monetizing fame is actually pretty easy.
It’s true that you don’t need to create a formal business plan in order to start a business. You can kickstart...
In this video with Bryan Elliott for "Behind the Brand," best-selling entrepreneur, marketer and author Seth Godin shares his views on taking risks, challenging the status quo, and starting a business.
The most common problem faced by anyone trying to create something - no matter what their subject or level of experience - is lack of inspiration.
It's often said that women can have it all - motherhood and a career. But a study suggests that women who rule the household have less energy for or interest in being a rising star in the workplace.
Thinking of going it alone? Becoming a freelancer is an attractive option for many professionals, but can you make it work for you?
A survey by the Pew Foundation which found that 71 percent of Americans view small business more favorably than any other institutions, including religious organizations.
Self-employed male Britons have been found to work longer hours for lower wages than those of their employee counterparts. This...
From the moment you start-up (when no one has ever heard of you), having a well-rehearsed and compelling elevator pitch can help buyers, clients and potential investors get to know you quickly.
A report revealed that telecommuting can boost employee job satisfaction and productivity, but only when it's carefully implemented.
I've been a professional writer since I was 17, so nearly 24 years now. I’ve made my living with words, and have written a lot of them -- more than 10 million.
Researchers had students think up solutions to problems while acting out various metaphors about creative thinking - and found that the instructions actually worked.
Study by USC Marshall School of Business and USC faculty illuminates how facial expressions affect cooperation While Disney’s Frozen Academy...
What makes someone a great leader? Here are 11 important factors of leadership that stay the same from decade to decade, century to century.
If you choose to file your own trademark without the assistance of an attorney, you don't necessarily need to hire someone else to do it for you. Skip the fees and go right to the source.
Although the marketing slogan suggests that Barbie can "Be Anything," girls who play with this extremely popular doll see fewer career options available to themselves compared to boys.
Older male workers may choose self-employment, whereas older female workers may seek self-employment because of financial necessity.
These need-to-know basics should help you consider whether a joint venture is right for you and your business.
As an increasing number of freelancers depend on the virtual workplace, how can they make themselves more attractive to potential employers?
Whether bloggers are writing to change the world, or just discussing a bad break-up, they may get an extra boost of motivation from traffic-measuring and interactive tools that help them feel more connected to and more influential in their communities.
None of us make decisions based on reality itself. We make decisions based on our beliefs about reality.
Tips and tools for professional development include making your aptitudes and accomplishments more visible.
Some people claim they work well in a high-stress environment. I'm not one of them.
The people around you dictate your success. They can also forecast our failure.