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Dan Clifford realized that having too many people who were good at too many things was wearing down his workforce. By encouraging specialization, he gave his staff more freedom to focus.
Proposed legislation could make it easier for entrepreneurs from other countries to start their businesses in the U.S.
The new version of Ubuntu Netbook Edition offers an attractive, reworked interface that was designed with netbooks' smaller, lower-resolution screens in mind.
From now until early 2011, you can stuff your brain with every section of the New York Times, not just a handful of editors' picks. The app is free; all you need is your iPad.
How do you define a good meeting? If it is just getting the other dudes to "say yes" or making the sale at all costs, you might be doing longer term damage to your business goals.
Richard Laermer, CEO of RLM PR, believes that quid pro quo is a hardly recalled fact of business life -- and he's not afraid to call out people who are abusing the system. 365 days a year!
Want to annoy any aspiring entrepreneur or, in this case, aspiring PGA player? Ask him that question. Here's a look at how playing pro golf looks a lot more like a 'real' job than people realize.
Believe it or not, you don't have to spend a fortune on advertising. With a little Internet savvy, you can get some dirt-cheap exposure for your fledgling business.
Full disclosure: This post is not for everyone. But if you're a little bit Machiavellian and you own your business to generate money so you have the freedom to do other things, keep reading.
Zach Rose worried that hiring remotely would weaken his ability to manage his staff. But with a few new strategies, it helped him grow the business.
Tired of squinting at that tiny font Outlook uses for your e-mail inbox? With just a few clicks you can make that message list bigger -- and easier on the eyes.
One of the best people I've ever hired wanted to leave... and I encouraged him. Am I nuts? Find out why I helped a great employee with his 'exit strategy.'
True PowerPoint Warriors know that you can--with Herculean levels of effort--animate charts and graphs. What if I could offer you a PowerPoint plug-in that made animated charts as easy as pie?
Looking for better laptop security, but you don't want to invest in a paid theft recovery service? There are a number of free options out there, but the newest looks pretty sharp.
Now that the Small Business Jobs Act has passed and SBA-backed loan money is flowing, it's safe to tell the truth: Small firms are not the job creators they're made out to be.
