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Increased regulation of bank lending still needs to allow for measured risks that permit sound small businesses to receive funding needed to thrive. I self-financed Metal Mafia when I first opened it in 2004.

Less than 24 hours after launching a campaign to produce a new magazine, the Good staffers exceed fundraising goal. For a group of Southern California editors, Tomorrow is looking a little bit better. At the beginning of the month, a team of staffers simultaneously laid off at Good announced a Kickstarter campaign to produce a one-off magazine they were calling Tomorrow .

Here's how George Washington created consensus among a group of strong-willed men representing states at the most important meeting of all time: The Constitutional Convention of 1787 What can you learn about leading a meeting from our founding fathers?

Are you on the path to domination? Here are the key business traits you should routinely measure and assess to find out.

Like Tiger Woods, who has completely changed his swing mechanics several times in his career, it's necessary to adapt and improve your Way-Of-Working (WOW). Entrepreneurs must continually adapt to survive

In order for people to buy into your brand, you have to know who you are. You must convey to them that you truly understand the problem you are trying to solve and that you care about their experience. But, unfortunately, startups don’t always think about this from a consumer perspective.

A look at the intersection of calculated risk, the minds of entrepreneurs, and why the best business owners make long shot bets. I'll Have Another had a chance to become the 12th horse in history to become a Triple Crown winner, a feat that has not been accomplished since 1978.

Incremental success can lull you into dangerous complacency.

Author Laura Vanderkam reveals how highly successful people put their pre-breakfast hours to use and explains how you can be more like them. The day may have 24 hours of equivalent length but author Laura Vanderkam says not every hour is created equal

As demand for clean water rises, and the supply of clean water decreases, the time for innovation in the water sector is now. Why It's Hot Every statistic about water scarcity is more staggering than the next: One out of eight people in the world doesn't have access to clean water, and one out of every five deaths in children under the age of 5 is from water-related disease.

He's spearheaded brand expansions, business makeovers, and reputation restorations. John Caplan, CEO of OpenSky, is a master of change. He shares the best lessons he's learned

Genuine appreciation goes a long way. Here's a guide to get the most out of a brief note, no matter who you're thanking. The other day I was given the challenge to recognize 30 people by writing each one of them a note, which got me thinking about the amazing implications of recognizing employee's contributions

Israeli entrepreneurs create a "Cheers" for the Internet.

They're organized, can multi-task, and have zero time to screw around.