The 15 Characteristics of Effective Entrepreneurs

What makes an entrepreneur really tick? Here are some answers.

The 24-Minute Morning Routine That Will Make You an Entrepreneurial Rock Star

Six simple steps stand between you and your potential success for the day.

Should Your Business Use One Font Only?

It's not just what you type, but how it looks when you type it.

Protect Your Business Name: Tips on How to Secure a Trademark (Infographic)

By registering your business name and logo with the United States Patent and Trademark office, you can legally protect your brand.

Exxon Mobil updates anti-discrimination employment policy

Exxon Mobil Corp. has updated its corporate policies to protect employees from discrimination for sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Making of Jackson Hewitt

In this Salute to American Success, we’re taking a look at Liberty Tax Service. The company, started by John Hewitt, has been helping people with their taxes since 1997. But, the entrepreneur behind the business didn’t start there. 

National labor board backs union in Taj Mahal benefits fight

The National Labor Relations Board is siding with the casino workers' union in a federal court battle over health care and pension benefits for employees of Atlantic City's Trump Taj Mahal casino.

Pilots at American and US Airways approve joint contract

Pilots at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a single labor contract, a step toward combining workforces at the two carriers, which merged in December 2013.

Super Bowl? The Ad Bowl has begun

Some advertisers are putting out their ads long before kickoff at the big game.

Cars that get the most bang for the buck

These are the cars, trucks and SUVs, in 22 different categories, that hold their value best.

What will drive future economic growth?

After a terrible month for stocks, a star analyst says look to biotech, consumer and manufacturing companies.

January was a terrible month for stocks

The Dow lost over 3.5% this month. Investors worry it could foreshadow a bad year.

How to Create a Budget

It's not glamorous, but a budget will help manage costs, identify red flags, and achieve profitability

Storytelling Tips from Salesforce's Marc Benioff

The co-founder and CEO of the $1 billion company offers advice on how to shape and articulate your vision for your own brand

Lessons from Entrepreneurs Who Beat the Odds

Most businesses don't last more than a few years. Meet three scrappy entrepreneurs who describe how they reached three-, five-, and 10-year benchmarks

Don't Bet on a Return to a 'Normal' IPO Market

Equity investors and people running fast-growth companies hope to see IPO levels of the 1990s. Scott Shane explains why that's unlikely