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Thought Leaders

Don't Focus So Much on Success You Never See Your Friends and Family

True entrepreneurial success is deftly managing business demands so well that you keep close to the people who love you.

Living

How to Offer Condolences to a Co-Worker Without Unintentionally Offending

A colleague returning to work while still grieving welcomes kind words but their raw emotional state makes it easy to say the wrong thing.

Culture

4 Ways Companies Foster Productive Co-Worker Friendships

Unsurprisingly, workers who enjoy the company of their coworkers are far more productive and innovative than people who don't.

Resumes & Interviewing

Advice From 9 Entrepreneurs Who Made Partnering or Hiring Friends Work

Conventional wisdom says it's a big risk, both to the business and the relationship. But there are exceptions to every rule.

Collaboration

6 Signs Someone Is a Social Hand Grenade

Don't wait until that person goes off. Know what behaviors to look for and then keep away.

Business News

The Real Reason Not to Hire a Friend

Stranger are often easier to manage and -- if needed -- fire.

Starting a Business

5 Things to Know Before Starting a Business With Friends

Having your closest friends around when you start a business can be very rewarding.

Productivity

8 Ways to Radically Increase Your Productivity

Manageable but strategic changes to daily routines yield enormous benefit in the long run.

Thought Leaders

Keep Your Friends While Starting Up With These 4 Tips

You may be thrilled about your new venture, while those closest to you wish you would just stop talking about it.

Leadership

Don't Let Your Circumstances Paralyze You

A former Chicago Bear recalls the effect of an unfortunate injury. Consider his advice for how to pull yourself out of a funk and reach your full potential.

Business News

The Difference Between Work Friends and Real Friends

Will your friend be there for you in your tough times or just for lunch or happy hour?

Employee Experience & Recruiting

5 Things to Consider When Hiring Friends

Personal and business relationships are unpredictable. When you combine the two, you get unpredictable squared.

Business News

Not a Superhero Entrepreneur? You'll Still Need a Sidekick

Business is nothing like comic books or the movies, but having sidekick when the going gets tough can't hurt. Here's how to find the Robin to your Batman.

Starting a Business

How Two Friends Turned a Crafty Hobby into a Business

In a business that's not only fun but therapeutic, these two childhood friends have been lucky with word-of-mouth and press coverage.

Starting a Business

How Signal Stands Out in the Crowded Text-Message Marketing Space

Learn how two friends built their SMS-marketing startup into a web success story -- without a dime from outside investors.