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As drones are increasingly used for government, enterprise and consumer applications, the business behind the devices is accelerating.  

Filing taxes for the average consumer can become complex. It’s even tougher for small business owners to navigate our ever-changing tax code to make sure they are claiming all the right deductions and write offs.

Barter was the very first currency. “I’ll trade ya,” came out of a human’s mouth long before the query of “How much is that?” 

The legalizing of medical marijuana in 20 states creates an opportunity for new tax revenue in the form of additional income taxes and also with the levying of sales tax on the product itself.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been talking about sweeping tax reform for decades, and there’s a new proposal on the table.

If you are self-employed in an artistic endeavor, like an artist, writer or photographer, your tax return could get a little messy.

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have been talking about sweeping tax reform for decades, and there’s a new proposal on the table.

Many small businesses would love to offer a retirement plan for their employees, but administering retirement plans is extremely costly and time consuming for small entities. But that doesn’t mean saving for retirement shouldn’t be a priority.

Second act success in the sports world is typically the exception, not the rule. It is not easy to make such a comeback; in fact, some Hall of Famers have had disappointing results. Trying to replicate past triumphs can humble even a legend. If you are deciding whether to return to old stomping grounds, here are some lessons from the sports world to consider.

Good leaders respect the process and provide trustworthy leadership themselves in the work environment. They know the right time to move ahead and the right time to sit tight. The team may get excited, anxious or even demanding, and still these strong leaders remain steady and calm.

There are three simple reasons why it would be a huge mistake for any company to acquire Twitter.

Successful business growth is not genetic or accidental, it’s deliberate. Here is advice.

More venture capital firms raised funds in the second quarter of 2014 than any quarter seen since 2007. According to fresh data, 78 funds raised $7.4 billion in new commitments. 

Robert Herjavec, entrepreneur and host of ABC’s Shark Tank, believes that small businesses are “the fiber of local communities” in this country.

Corporations are increasingly backing startups, setting a record for venture capital with $5.4 billion invested in 775 deals in 2014, the most since 2000, according to newly released data from the National Venture Capital Association.

Once in Silicon Valley's shadow, the LA tech community is home to some of the most valuable startups...but can it rise to become THE startup capital?

A lot of VC-entrepreneur relationships last longer than the normal marriage.

There’s something special about the first month of the school year. How can leaders take advantage of the back-to-school spirit?

Practice these tactics and, like the Pope, you too can break through any crowd and connect

The second quarter of this year saw the most U.S. venture funding since the dotcom boom days, according to data from Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Association.