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Get Smarter
Would you believe… that, unlike watching the movie, reading this will make you get smart?

The 4 People Every Business Owner Needs
Starting a business is tough, so it pays to get a little help from your friends.

Optimism Knows No Slowdown
Small business owners say they're too busy thriving on Main Street to worry about the gloom and doom on Wall Street.

Leaving the Rat Race
Making the transition from a 9-to-5 job requires a leap of faith. Here's how 3 entrepreneurs finally cut the strings.

Sole Searcher
A simple experiment with Google turned Jim Killeen into a filmmaker and strengthened his entrepreneurial spirit.

Thanks, Mom
5 simple lessons from the women who raised them helped these entrepreneurs succeed.

Action Through Inaction
Incorporate the lessons of Tai Chi and Qigong into your daily life as an entrepreneur.

Spirit of the Entrepreneur
These 5 characteristics will take you far as you start your business.

Get Your Business Off the Starting Block
Here are 10 ways to get your startup in shape and off to a great start in the race for entrepreneurial success.

What's Your Entrepreneurial Personality Type?
Anyone can start a business! The secret is picking a venture that fits your entrepreneurial personality. Here's how to determine yours.

4 Ways to Keep Focus While Starting Up
It doesn't take magic to find success--just find your purpose, and stay on track.

5 Startup Myths
Have these 5 myths been holding you back from starting a business? Time for a reality check.

"You're Fired!"
It may be one of the worst things to ever happen to you--but it could also be the best chance you'll ever have to become your own boss.

The Entrepreneurial Edge
Just because you're not an entrepreneur at heart, doesn't mean you can't have a successful business.

Smooth Sailing
To manage your startup risk, put a plan in place to deal with any rough waters up ahead.

31 Tips for Conquering Startup Fears
What's really holding you back from starting your own business? These 31 tips will help you face your fears and finally get the guts to become your own boss.

What's Love Got to Do With it?
Is a passion for your idea enough to base a business on--or is a hot market opportunity a better guarantee of a sure thing?

Think Like an Entrepreneur
What one quality do all successful business owners share?

7 Habits for Business Success
Want to take your business to the top? Develop these habits and enjoy a smooth journey.

Should You Turn Your Hobby Into a Business?
5 questions to answer before you make the leap from hobbyist to full-time entrepreneur

Should I Start a New Business in the New Year?
You've made the resolution to become an entrepreneur. Here's some advice on making your move.

How Do I Start a Business?
You know you want to be an entrepreneur—now find out what it takes to really get going.

Choose the Right Biz
Want to launch your own startup? These guidelines will ensure you're pursuing the right opportunity.

Cold Feet?
As it becomes harder to turn back, our franchisees get a taste of buyer's remorse.

How Can You Become a Young Millionaire?
Find out from author and young entrepreneur Jennifer Kushell, who explains how to get everything you want without waiting a lifetime.

Late Bloomer
If you're just now realizing you're an entrepreneur at heart, not to worry. Here's why starting a business after 40 could be the best thing that ever happened to you.

Shape Up!
If you want to start your own business, you'd better make sure you're in shape for it--emotionally, mentally and financially. Our three entrepreneurial fitness tests will help you see if you've got what it takes to get through the start-up phase.

Start a Business...Even After 50
Neither shy nor retiring, people over 50 are proving there's life--and profits--after retirement as they launch second careers as entrepreneurs.

What's Stopping You From Startup?
It's not just fear that's making you second-guess your start-up dreams. Here are 5 other common reasons you might be stalling--and what you can do about them.

I Did It My Way
When it comes to starting a business, you can dive right in or test the waters first--whatever works for you.

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