Small Business

While having a strong business background is important, it's not the only trait that makes for a successful entrepreneur.

For a very small investment, entrepreneurs can now become microfranchisees in proven businesses without having to make high upfront investments.

The story of Vera Bradley − the iconic company renowned for its quilted fabric luggage, handbags, and accessories – is a true testimony to the American Dream. Here are tips from the founders on starting up.

Serial entrepreneur and Stanford professor Steve Blank shares the difference between a great idea generator and a terrific CEO, and the three people all founding teams should have on board.  

The Alpaca industry is new to the U.S., and one New England farmer says the growing industry is good news for people looking for American-grown and American-made products from their local farms.

Inc.com shares four strategies that help business leaders make better decisions for their companies.

In today’s roundup, we have Inc.com's picks for the top 10 motivational books of all time, tips for beating your competitors, and a look at small business optimism this year. Plus, a look at the necessary ingredients for a world-class startup community.

In today’s roundup, find out why VCs are taking a closer look at food startups, and learn the 10 lessons that Spanx founder Sara Blakely believes are the most important for success. Plus, find out how to make users your most valuable supporters from Pandora cofounder Tim Westergren.

There's one thing that most managers of high-performing businesses have in common beyond operational smarts. They have emotional smarts as well, a new survey shows.

What is the recipe for coaching success that has catapulted my alma mater, Syracuse, into trophy contention? Here are four tips from the March Madness locker rooms that can net victories in your workplace.

When most teenagers are worrying about the trials of high school, Gairad DeCastro was saving money to start his own business. 

Subway’s Chief Development Officer gives his advice for growing your business, and weighs in on how ObamaCare and a potential hike in the federal minimum wage stand to impact the franchise giant.

Growing Your Business: After 25 years in the running, Auntie Anne’s pretzels president and COO Bill Dunn gives the company’s secrets to growth and success.

After years of just trying to survive the down economy, small business owners are once again focused on growing, a new study finds.

Newly minted business owners’ confidence is climbing, in spite of their reservations about the nation's overall economic health, according to a startup confidence index released today. 

You likely avoid lying point-blank to staffers – but what about little fibs? Forbes discusses why even white lies can come back to haunt you. Plus, take a closer look at whether consultants could be a good idea for quickly growing companies.

Learn the schedule that led to football coach Bill Courtney’s success on the field and in the business world, and check out the five best sales tips, according to Inc.com.

Sage Listens RV Relay is touring the country to teach consumers how important it is to shop and buy services from local businesses.

If you want a perfect shave, the wise advice is to go with the grain. It turns out, however, that - going against the grain has been the key to Tristan Walker’s success.

Over time, Carol’s Daughter, founded by Lisa Price, has exploded from a home-based business, into a multi-million dollar beauty empire.