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Biggest Mistakes: Paperless Post on the Need for Speed
When the invitation maker first started up, the focus was on creating perfection. Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld now says she would have done things differently.
Web Startup Offers Fans Unique Experiences
Fandeavor.com puts sports junkies in the middle of the action.
A Family Business With an Open-Minded Hiring Policy
Dave's Killer Bread, a Milwaukie, Ore.-based family business, gives ex-cons a second chance.
Turning Passion Into Profits: From Playing Games to Playing for Profit
How a couple turned a love of arcade games into a thriving business.
How to Really Listen to Your Customers
A flexible response to a customer's needs plants a vineyard's new direction.
Ed Koch and the Art of Personal Branding
A timeline of the life of Edward Koch, former mayor of New York, who passed away today in New York.
Teaching Girls to Code
A failed congressional campaign inspired Reshma Saujani to launch Girls Who Code, a non-profit that seeks to address the gender gap in technology.
Marketing Wizard Seth Godin on Success and Inspiration
He has one of the most-loved marketing blogs, has penned more than a dozen bestselling books and launched a social site that attracts more than 50 million viewers per month. Yet he makes little effort to cultivate a following. Here, in his first-ever major profile, Seth Godin shares how he does it.
Adventures in Candy Land: Dylan Lauren on Her Confectionary Empire
Having a famous fashion designer as a father obviously helped fuel Dylan Lauren's entrepreneurial ambitions, but a passion for gummy bears and Belgian chocolate has helped her thrive.
College Entrepreneur Creates Wireless Headphones
A young DJ mixes up a wireless sound solution with his startup EarTop.
Richard Branson on Dealing With Setbacks
Virgin's visionary founder opens up about taking chances, making mistakes and why stumbling is an essential part of entrepreneurship.
How Barbeque Helped Break Down Racial Barriers
John Parker recalls how his dad's BBQ joint, open in 1962, served black and white patrons alike. Today, he's keeping the legacy alive.
5 Companies to Watch in the Silicon Prairie
Who says tech startups can't succeed outside Silicon Valley? Check out these new companies that are on the rise in Middle America.
How a New Take on the Stroller Snagged $20 Million in Funding
4moms, an inventive child-care products business plans to build tech into strollers and infant seats.
College Entrepreneur Dives Into Niche Business
A University of Oregon grad turns his love of coral into a thriving niche business.