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In a world where most businesses fail and economic relief is scarce, being an entrepreneur is anything but easy. How can small business owners stay motivated when things aren't going their way?

If you want to motivate your employees over the long-term, never address individual performance in a group setting, and do not use fear or guilt as a tactic. Here’s an example of why scare tactics don’t work.

Small business owners are taught to dream big; however, is it possible that the best way to grow is by staying small?

Many voices, or Big Data, may say the same thing and spot a trend. A few voices, or Little Data, may say something different and spot an opportunity. The best companies take advantage of both!

There’s a lot going on in Washington DC with respect to the possibility of implementing new tax laws, talking tax reform, and reviewing budget proposals. So how will these changes affect small businesses?

I often say that being your brand is “just like riding a bike” – once you believe in your brand you are inspired to take action and train to become your brand.

Starting a business is like riding a roller coaster...a mix of thrills and stomach heaves. If you have a great business idea, these 5 tips, if followed, can ensure the best chance of success.

Any company can start to level the competitive playing field by delivering amazing customer service. Know what market you’re in to be competitive. Then, be fairly priced, offer great service and come up with the hook.

Without a proper website, all the effort you put into your social media research, writing, and promotion will likely get lost in the shuffle. After all, the whole point of social media is to draw people to your website.

This infographic takes a closer look at what companies are doing in order to retain and reward their most valued employees.

We may still be a good seven months away from the new year, but that doesn't mean that we can't start planning! Here are five business networking events to come in 2014.

The difference between having a sponsor and having a mentor are vastly different. Your sponsor is more like a linebacker: creating openings, clearing away the competition, and pushing others to help you get ahead.

More and more companies are embracing the idea of telecommuting. But how do you define a company’s culture if employees are spread in different cities? Below, some guidelines on how to create—and keep—your company’s culture.

Learn how a social experiment using a vending machine reveals 3 simple ways that small business owners and leaders can increase employee engagement levels to improve overall productivity and job satisfaction.

Entrepreneurs are discovering thriving startup ecosystems outside of Northern California. This infographic by Intuit gives a full picture of the country’s booming start-up landscape.

If you own a small business, your brand identity and your own identity inherently blend. Luckily, you can boost the positive image of your business by enhancing the way you are perceived as an individual. Here's how.

SPAM is getting worse and worse and we are allowing it. I know there is no way to completely control this but we can try to do our part and stop doing these 7 things, which you may not realize is spam.

Many small business owners are operating in “tunnels”—they don’t have real intelligence about where they are, how well they are doing or even what they need to do next, but they keep chipping away, hoping for success.

Is your small business living by the numbers? Understand the following six small business statistics to help push your business in the right direction.

Automation doesn’t mean less humanization when it comes to social media. It’s all about the delivery of your content that affects those who read and share it with others.