Success and Failures: Page 6
The Elon Musk Way of Persevering in the Face of Adversity
His successes are ballyhooed around the world but so are his spectacular failures. Neither defines him near as much as his relentless unstoppability.
5 Entrepreneurial Truths You Must Experience to Understand
There's no substitute for real-world learning. Here are a few lessons to watch for along your path to success.
5 Things Entrepreneurs Do Mindlessly Every Day That Sabotage Their Success
Insidious habits could have you stuck in a rut. Break free by celebrating small wins and focusing on the big picture.
5 Epic Product Fails and the Lessons They Can Teach Your Small Business
Remember the Juicero? The Zune? Those globs of gelatin floating in Orbitz soft drink bottles like drinkable lava lamps?
Figuring Out What Can Sink Your Business -- and How You Can Save It
Here's how to spot hidden weaknesses within your operation and steel yourself for unexpected battles.
Don't Waste Your Time Listening to Your Fear
Fear is often a liar, but not always. Learn when to ignore it.
Steve Madden on The Question You Must Ask Yourself to Build a Company of Value
The apparel company founder shares his business philosophy.
What If, One Day, You Honestly Portrayed the 'Dark' Side of Building Your Company?
Supermodels are posting images of themselves sans makeup; they're displaying their stretch marks. Maybe you should do the same when hard times hit your company.
These Are the Major Reasons a Start-up Fails Believe Investors
Before entering an industry, it is critical that the founder evaluates the segment and understands it completely
5 Entrepreneurs Who Started With Nothing - and 3 Lessons to Learn
Sam Walton. George Soros. Kevin Plank. Jan Koum. What can these successful entrepreneurs teach you?
4 Ways I Fail Forward on a Daily Basis and Why You Should Do the Same
Failure isn't as scary if you consider it a necessary step toward eventual success.
4 Easy-to-Fix Mistakes You May Be Making in Your Business Right Now
Some 163 entrepreneurs shared the mistakes they'd made with this contributor; now he's sharing how you can avoid making them yourself.
10 Reasons Why 7 Out of 10 Businesses Fail Within 10 Years
There's a fierce tide of potential for failure in business. Half of all businesses won't make it to the five-year mark.
Why, When You Fail, You Should 'Fail Forward'
So, you've fallen on your face? Consider that you're walking in the footsteps of some 'famous failures,' like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Stephen King.
Fess It, Then Fix it: Studying Mistakes Is How You Find Opportunities to Innovation.
Failure is an inevitable part of business. Publicly praise employees when they take ownership of the process.