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An experienced VC throws cold water on entrepreneurs hoping to move up in a crowded market. If youre not in the top tier, it's time to re-segment. It makes sense that entrepreneurs are drawn to fast-growing markets

Chinese tech outfits are gaining steam against their Silicon Valley counterparts.

A Silicon Valley CEO tells how he learned that company values aren't a nice add-on. They're mandatory to holding your business together.

Turnaround specialist Glen Blickenstaff, in the last of five articles, explains how to turn a failing company into a breakout success. This week he offers a five step process to maintain momentum. There has been a lot of talk about CEO skill sets

You can't grow your company if your private pep talks include these fictions.

The author of a new book offers a solution to those who can't stop stressing about their to-do lists: swap big verbs such as "implement" and "plan" for more manageable ones. In many ways all-pervasive tech helps us be more productive

The social network officially crunched the data. Here's what Facebook users like -- and how to make it work for your brand. You use Facebook as a way to connect to customers, but on average, only 7.5 percent of Facebook users subscribed to business fan pages see posts from those pages daily.

You ask a ton of questions. Your process is exhaustive -- and exhausting. And that might be your problem

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Got a great product that's all steak and no sizzle? Road ID co-founder Edward Wimmer on how to craft the killer pitch.

The first place your customers meet you is online. So it's time for a spot check: Are you looking your best? Customer relationships are job No

Is your Facebook page a real snoozer? You won't make much money that way! Even the smallest business can make money on Facebook. Here's how

Looking for a supportive start-up community in which to launch your venture but hoping to skip the extreme competition of the likes of Silicon Valley? If you hurry, New Orleans may be the answer.

Bigger, wealthier rivals can and will stack the deck against you. And they will involve lawyers.

The difference between a great company and a mediocre one isn't whether it avoids mistakes.