It turns out small businesses aren't just competing with other local companies for top talent, they're also competing with other cities, a new report ...

The most important thing I've learned from the five business people here is this: You have a better chance of growing your own money faster than any financial planner.

Negative gossip can send your career into a downward spiral, but through your actions, you have the power to control the conversation about you, and keep that buzz positive. But how?

Word of mouth -- or keyboard, as these days it's mostly done via social media -- is what drives your business' success. If companies want to promote themselves in an organic way, they've got to develop brand advocates.

Building a cohesive team is a never-ending process. With every new project comes different challenges. It is important to consistently make sure your team is working well together and reaching results effectively.

It's an attractive option: who wouldn't want their creation featured on the front page? But before you reach Fortune 100 status, it's important to understand when it's the right time to go big on PR.

One of the first questions to ask before starting a business is, "Can I make money in this industry?" While that may seem obvious, some people confus...

To any size company out there, why not adopt your community and see how you can be a keystone in your local ecosystem of entrepreneurs? It might be just this easy and who knows what the knock on effects can be!

The key to sustainable success lies in the 1 percent inspiration. And by inspiration, I don't mean the sitting in a bubble-bath, screaming a Eureka moment favored by inventors and scientists.

Saving seems like the logical thing to do in a down economy. As a serial entrepreneur, I have seen the highs and lows of the bouncing ball we call the U.S economy- a wild ride to the small businesses dotted across the American landscape.

Are you thinking of selling your business in the next few years? It seems like this is a trend very much worth considering. And that makes sense to me. Why? I can think of five really good reasons.

As they begin to challenge the status quo and push you to change your model, please never say, "But we've always done it that way" or "We'd never do it the way you suggest." Instead, engage in debate as equals, and be prepared to lose a few times.

The "Marketplace Fairness Act" is supposed to level the playing field between the traditional brick-and-mortar storefronts of the old economy and the online and catalog sales of the new economy, taking a simple problem and attempts to solve it in the most obtuse and damaging way it could.

Her name, Zahra, in Arabic means "brilliant, bright" two words that epitomize not only the woman herself but her approach to business and life. I caught up with Zahra recently and asked her to share some of the lessons learned and insights gleaned since she started Foundry.