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An easy way to break down your revenue goals into specific, actionable items.

Last year, from Silicon Valley to Wall Street, it was impossible to escape the concept of the "Lean Startup"--especially the great ideas espoused by the preeminent thought leader on the topic, Eric Ries . Hundreds, if not thousands, of entrepreneurs embraced these tenets and joined the "Lean Startup movement." In addition to curbing costs, an entrepreneur would begin by creating their first "minimal viable product" to test that initial business idea

Fear is the main obstacle to success in business--in business as well as elsewhere. Don't let it rule your life. Most people aren't as successful as they might be, simply because their fear is keeping them from taking action.

Throwing a few blocks can help you shine more than carrying the ball. We all love overnight celebrity stories about breakout stars who suddenly catapult to the forefront of a scene and completely own it out of sheer talent and brilliance. Sure, it's inspiring and romantic, but not always the case

When it comes to branding, the larger danger is spending too much, rather than spending too little. It's a myth that having lots of brands and plenty of branding is good for business. After a certain point, both brands and branding cease to be useful–and, in fact, can be positively toxic.

If you can't get past the excuses, your deal is doomed. Make sure you've got these 5 elements in place. If you've ever tried to sell anything, you've heard one of these comments—either from your own prospects or via your sales people: "It's not in the budget right now" "I have to speak with the owner" "It's not our No.

Don't be tempted to use these cheap tricks. There are better ways to handle employee challenges.

Make sure your new hires are not only computer literate, but tech-savvy.

If you look hard enough, you'll find there's just one number that tells you all you need to know about running your business. The trick is finding the right one. My concept of a “golden number” is lifted from a PBS show I watched as a kid about the “golden ratio,” a number with seemingly magical significance.

Forget the long-stemmed roses and tickets to Broadway plays. I've found smarter ways to woo my company's best clients. I'm often struck by the similarities between professional and personal relationships.

Somewhere along the way you lost the thrill of running your own business.

These 6 simple rules virtually guarantee that the people you work with will want you around. Want coworkers and customers to enjoy being in your company? Just follow these absurdly simple rules.

Microsoft, Best Buy, and other tech giants are coming for you, armed with their best sales pitches. Get ready to negotiate. You may not know it, but you're a target sitting in the crosshairs of big technology vendors everywhere

To acquire a more positive attitude, all you really need is a more powerful vocabulary. Try these linguistic shifts.

How can you tell if your e-commerce company is going to grow or fall flat on its face? These three measurements hold the key.