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In my last blog post , I made the case for hiring candidates with experience for positions that require problem-solving, people management and leadership skills. And after reading a few thoughtful comments that challenged my argument, I stand by my thoughts. Truth is, those are tough lessons to learn even with experience

In my last blog post , I made the case for hiring candidates with experience for positions that require problem-solving, people management and leadership skills. And after reading a few thoughtful comments that challenged my argument, I stand by my thoughts. Truth is, those are tough lessons to learn even with experience

If you're reading this blog, chances are you are a small business owner or self-employed professional (at least that's our target audience - others welcome, of course). But are you a local business? What makes you "local"?

The founder and CEO of the National Cash Register Co. was known to be a stern control freak.

Emergency workers were scrambling at the troubled nuclear power plant in Japan after false radiation levels were initially reported. But, as Lucy Craft reports, the radiation levels are still far higher than normal.

Jim Axelrod reports on a national memory competition which tests the ability of over 40 contestants to remember random faces, names, and numbers.

The current nuclear crisis in Japan has reminded many Americans of the 1979 partial meltdown at Three Mile Island in Pennsylvania. Elaine Quijano looks back at what really happened.

Sandra Gal won the Kia Classic on Sunday to become the second German winner in LPGA Tour history, beating second-ranked Jiyai Shin with a 2-foot birdie putt on the final hole.

In 1951, Mark Andrews, creator of Knappogue Castle single-malt Irish whiskey, decided to age some of his best spirits in Spanish sherry barrels instead of traditional American oak. Thirty-six years later, Knappogue Castle 1951 was bottled as an extremely limited offering.

Ecosse Moto Works has a reputation for concocting perfectly unreasonable motorcycles, flawlessly detailed six-figure bikes that are handmade for a small but dedicated clientele. But the Denver, Colo.-based boutique builder's new flagship elevates the company's artistry and performance to new heights.

Martin Laird brushed off a horrific start to his fourth round to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (NBC Sports)

Steve Marino talks about his double bogey on 17 and birdie on 18 and coming up just short at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (NBC Sports)

Dan Hicks and Johnny Miller recap Martin Laird's up and down final round that won him the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (NBC Sports)

PGT: Martin Laird earns clutch pars on final two holes to earn one-stroke victory over Steve Marino at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday.

Justin Rose talks to Jimmy Roberts about his final round 68 that put him back in the hunt at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (NBC Sports)