Small Business

A look at Barbara Corcoran's take and advice when it comes to the often most dreaded task of letting underperformers go.

The BYOD (bring your own device) movement is going strong and shows no signs of disappearing any time soon. 

 Today, smart recruiting professionals are differentiating themselves with talent acquisition technologies that allow them to successfully vie for candidates in today’s heated up employment marketplace.

Consumers aren’t the only ones worried about a cyber attack: Small business owners, too, are concerned, says a recent report from the National Small Business Association (NSBA).

When angels get burned, they add all aspects of the investment to the ‘never again’ list. This is a list you don’t want to be on. Here is what you need to know.

On the heels of SXSW held in Austin, Texas, WP Engine CEO and 24-year tech industry veteran Heather Brunner says the city should be THE destination for disruptors.

Due to a lack of experience, many startups endure the misfortune of failure -- if they launch at all. Here are common mistakes to avoid.

Eleven entrepreneurs share the characteristics they look for when hiring a salesperson for their teams. 

The Connecticut hairstylist who helped the new Miss USA Erin Brady prep to wear the crown says the pageant is putting her salon on a bigger stage.

Starting a company can be intimidating. 'How to Really Start Your Own Business' will cover  topics ranging from testing your business idea to creating a plan, structuring your company and building a successful team.  

Hosted by hometown startup EnerKnol, New York Energy Week aims to bring together entrepreneurs and established energy players to jumpstart collaboration and innovation.

According to Glow, Evernote and Eventbrite are two of the startups now offering its big data-powered fertility app as an employee benefit.

On Roomer, people can sell nonrefundable hotel reservations to other travelers.

Elevate builds communication and analytical schools with daily mobile games.

Clever offers a platform that makes it easy for schools and teachers to use educational apps in the classroom.

Are you a high-functioning entrepreneur or the ringmaster of a crazy circus enterprise? Take our quiz to find out how much you really control your business.  

Everything you do on the Internet is like a tattoo you get late at night that can never, ever be erased. And  anyone considering doing business with you -- not just today but for the rest of your life – can find it.

Direct-to-consumer e-retailer Sole Society is using a partnership with Nordstrom to help build brand awareness, says CEO Andrea Wasserman.

Fundraising does have many benefits: You can get the talent, technology and tools to scale your business quickly. But just as often (in the words of entrepreneurial sage Notorious BIG), “mo’ money, mo’ problems.”

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the people and events in our lives which have helped us to grow and succeed -- a holiday which is particularly relevant to the entrepreneurs of the world. Here are three clever ways to show your appreciation this holiday.