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Eugene Alletto founded Inc. 5000 Applicant of the Week, bedgear, to create performance bedding made with moisture wicking fabric that regulates body temperature. As applications for the 2012 Inc

What makes us who we are?

So-called collaborative consumption is changing the way we buy just about everything. What you can learn from this still-growing trend.

Social media is a great way to promote your business but spending too much time connecting online can burn you out. Here's how to get your spark back. One of the best things about being an avid reader is that moment you stumble across a phrase that clearly describes something you've experienced but didn't previously have the words for

Firing someone is hard -- but getting fired is always harder.

It's not really about your score; it's about expanding your network and extending your reach. Here are 7 ways to do it. “We’d like to send you one of our new laptops,” the voice on the phone said

Still trying to tap your network for favors before you've offered anything yourself? Big mistake.

A week or so ago (hard to tell with holiday time as it is) Senator Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) released his 2011 “Wastebook”, a list of govt. funded projects that he and his staff consider to be a waste of money.

How one young Bostonian became a networking king. Photo by David Yellen A pair of twentysomethings in Boston had a startup idea, so they did what just about everyone in their shoes does: They asked Jason Evanish for introductions to angel investors and VCs.

It may not be as dramatic as Twitter or as ubiquitous as Facebook, but LinkedIn attracts dedicated users who are serious about business. Here's how to connect with them using the fast-growing service's most powerful new tools.

It’s official: Gwyneth Paltrow has made the transition from ice-princess, Oscar-winning fashionista to full-blown domestic diva. She already dispenses tips on living gracefully on goop.com ; starred in a documentary about her culinary road trip through Spain with friend Mario Batali ; and recently published a cookbook, My Father’s Daughter . And now she is gracing the cover of the latest issue of Bon Appetit

Prospecting, Sales, Marketing – oh my! It can all feel quite overwhelming and frustrating at times, can’t it? Recently, I spoke with an acquaintance who has been in the job market for over a year. I noticed a pattern in John’s marketing of himself that I’ve seen in many business owners as well.