10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Testing a Business Idea
Need help trying to figure out if that great idea you're passionate about could become a successful business? Here's how to evaluate a potential winner.
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Burning the midnight oil is common among entrepreneurs trying to get their companies off the ground. If you think you can squeak by with a few less hours of shuteye, think again. Here's why.
View Article10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Attorney
A quick guide to finding a legal professional that is the right fit for your business.
View Article3 Bad Sleep Habits You Need to Break
If you think you've got better things to do than worry about your sleep routine, think again. You may be unwittingly sabotaging your snooze time -- and your productivity. Here's how to snap out of it.
View ArticleUnlocking Business Ideas Hidden in the Natural World
A look at how the growing field of biomimicry has led to innovations inspired by nature.
View Article10 Questions to Ask Before Family and Friends Become Business Partners
Thinking about bringing loved ones into your business? Before you take that leap, here's what you need to know to protect your relationships and your company.
View ArticleHow Failure Made These Entrepreneurs Millions
Even the most successful entrepreneurs experience their share of failures. Here are five ways to use failure as a means to succeed.
View Article5 Ways to Use Twitter Beyond the Basics
There's so much more to Twitter than tweeting out your latest new promotions or sales. Here are five key ways to energize your Twitter strategy on a budget.
View ArticleNeed Fresh Content For Your Blog? Try These 3 Idea-Generating Tips
Make the effort to connect with your blog readers in unique and meaningful ways by sharing stories born from your experiences. Here are three ways to do it.
View ArticleMy First MOOC: The Planning Behind a Massive Open Online Course
A business professor reveals the countless hours required to stage an online course for thousands of students from around the globe. Trust us, it's not for the faint of heart.
View ArticleThink Like Cleveland: 6 Ingredients to Boosting Business Growth
To understand growth, understand the factors that create a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
View ArticleHow This Pet Startup Raised $4.5 Million in Funding
This pet insurance company looked to a non-profit venture development organization for funding in this series exploring options for startups outside Silicon Valley.
View ArticleHow an Innovative Whiskey Brand Won Angel Investors (Without Getting Them...
Cleveland Whiskey built its credibility before approaching angel investors for money and mentorship.
View ArticleHow One Idea Went From the Research Lab to the Marketplace -- Raising More...
Researchers can monetize their innovations if they keep this entrepreneur's lessons learned in mind.
View ArticleHow a Biomed Tech Company Raised $35.7 Million Before Going to Market
CardioInsight found a way to 3D map the heart's electrical activity, but it took a village of funding resources to get there.
View ArticleHow to Change Your Habits for the Better
Breaking out of your daily routines can be a powerful way to unlock great new ideas, both personally and professionally.
View ArticleWhat Psychology Teaches Us About Structuring Our Workday to Get the Most Done
We need to take a closer look at the science of how our brain functions throughout the day and try to match the right tasks to the right mindset to help maximize productivity.
View ArticleThe Science Behind Setting Goals and Achieving Them
Rather than letting your to-do list or set of goals overwhelm you, break down what you're trying to achieve into the smallest, most attainable steps and focus on being realistic about what you can get...
View ArticleHow to Master the Art of 'Just Start'
But getting started is about understanding and overcoming the obstacles -- be it mental, emotional, or physical -- that hold us back from diving right in.
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