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Alexander Osterwalder is an expert on business model innovation. Heres what he has to say about your current business model -- and why its not working.

Americans spent $200 billion online in 2011. The opportunity for retailers is huge--but you're not going to grab it with a DIY website. A report this week from Forrester Research confirmed what just about everybody in business already knew: Americans are buying online and they are buying a lot

Here's five ways you can reduce your business expenses including the negotiation tactic Siamak Taghaddos, CEO of Grasshopper, used to launch for less.

Why you should think twice about an advertising scheme coming from a company that's about to IPO. A funny thing happened to Facebook on the way to its IPO: It decided that mobile ads are a must. During its first marketing conference , Facebook announced new ways for companies to get in front of consumers, including ads on the social network's mobile apps

If your long-term customers are leaving--and not coming back--you're probably making one of these mistakes.

Detroit isn't a blank canvas. Instead, it's a complex scene that has everything an entrepreneur needs to start his dream company, Josh Linkner writes. "Detroit is a blank canvas." I cringe every time I hear this phrase, even though it's used by people who mean well.

To build a better company culture, start in the kitchen. Here are the 8 delicious ways we fuel our company's growth. At Thumbtack, we make food a priority.

An economic indicator that tracks tens of thousands of small businesses looks a lot like it did last month. Want more clarity?

Feeling like you're stuck fighting to the death for big procurement contracts? Use these tips to develop a winning strategy. The Hunger Games, the bestselling novel by Suzanne Collins, introduces audiences to a horrific, post-apocalyptic world

Companies that provide most of their value through independent contractors are always at risk. Heres how to create a model that's win-win for the business, contractor and customer

As customer attitudes change, "giving back" is no longer an option. It's a necessity. Here's how to make it good business, too.

It's not a trade show, so the usual tactics aren't going to work. Here's how 4 companies in years past got creative.

Get better at handling feedback from those around you--and using it to make your company a greater success.

Entrepreneurs rank their top goals for 2012, how they measure success, and how the business climate has affected their health in the past year.

After months of speculation, the iPad 3 will finally debut March 7.