If You Don't Ask for It, You Won't Get It
January 15, 2009, 3:40 PM
When I was speaking to a high school class recently, one young student said something that many experienced business owners don't always understand: "Closed mouths never get fed." Just how many situations does that statement apply to in your daily ...

Make Change Work for Your Business
January 08, 2009, 2:25 PM
In business, as in anything, change can be a positive thing. But don't fall into the trap of doing things differently today and expecting results tomorrow. Constructive change must be carefully planned, reasoned, and then measured.

Rieva's Resolutions for the New Year
January 02, 2009, 2:45 PM
2009 looks like it's going to be a tough year for entrepreneurs, and the same old business solutions may not be enough. So I'd like to share with you my not-so-typical New Year's resolutions for these uniquely challenging times.

Win Staff Loyalty with Honesty
December 18, 2008, 1:55 PM
I have always been a firm believer in the "we're all in this together" school of management. The more inclusive you are, the more you share with your people, the harder they'll work for you -- in good times and ...

What Can the Lion Teach Us About Success?
December 11, 2008, 3:10 PM
While there are many words often associated with entrepreneurs -- creative, innovative, hard-working -- you don't generally hear successful business owners attribute their success to being "aggressive." Yet, if you really think about it, aggression is the key to many ...

Capturing Customers During These Difficult Times
December 03, 2008, 6:15 PM
As the holiday shopping season officially begins, how can retailers stay afloat in such challenging economic times? Marketing expert Gail Goodman shares some good advice.

A Fascinating Look at Entrepreneurs Around the Globe
November 20, 2008, 12:55 PM
I've just returned from the first World Entrepreneurship Forum held in Evian, France, and I've come away with new insight into what we here in the U.S. are doing right, as well as those countries we could learn a thing ...

The Winding Road to Success
November 12, 2008, 1:35 PM
For a lucky few, the road to entrepreneurial success is a straight one. But for most of us the journey is filled with twists, turns, and detours ... and that's not always a bad thing.

Your Small Business Questions Answered
November 06, 2008, 11:45 AM
In case you haven't yet tuned in to our new "Ask the Expert" podcast show, here are some of the more interesting listener questions we've covered.

Are You a True Entrepreneur?
October 30, 2008, 1:40 PM
There's been a lot of buzz on the campaign trail lately about "entrepreneurs." But what exactly does this label mean, and what traits do true entrepreneurs share?