12 Tips for Balancing Entrepreneurship & Parenthood

Starting up is arguably more taxing than adding another newborn to the family. Successful young entrepreneurs share tips to handling the "babies"--both at home and at the office.

http://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/entrepreneurship-and-parenthood-making-room-for-both.html

The 10 Reasons Why We Fail

Luke: I can’t believe it.

Yoda: That is why you fail. 

My research into the traits of influencers and achievers continues, and as I turn more pieces of this puzzle around to fit the whole, more ideas appear to me as a fit for this space.  In this edition, reflections on falling short — more precisely, why we fail despite ourselves.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2012/08/07/the-10-reasons-why-we-fail/

5 Smartphone Tricks for Your Next Business Trip

Don't wait until your plans go awry. Use these handy tips for a smooth trip every time.


http://www.inc.com/erik-sherman/5-smartphone-tricks-for-smoother-business-travel.html

Win Customers: 7 Small Gestures That Go Far

The features of your product are important. But it's the little things that leave a lasting impression and encourage people to buy.


http://www.inc.com/paul-spiegelman/win-customers-small-gestures-that-go-far.html?nav=linkedin

Effectively Guide Your Team to Tackle Problems (Big and Small)

Leaders must not bite off more than they can manage. Scale directives to the magnitude of the problem.


http://www.inc.com/john-baldoni/leadership-effectively-guide-your-team-to-tackle-problems.html

6 Writing Tips for Sales Messages

A crisp, well-written sales message will help you win more customers. Here are a few tricks for non-writers.


http://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/sales-communications-6-writing-tips.html

Manchester United Tops The World's 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2012/07/16/manchester-united-tops-the-worlds-50-most-valuable-sports-teams/

Getting (Big) Things Done

For too long you've served as Chief Fire Extinguisher. It's time to step back and start working on building your business.

http://www.inc.com/chris-mittelstaedt/how-to-get-the-big-things-done-finally.html

Richard Branson on the Secret to Exceeding Customer Expectations

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/223969?cam=Dev&ctp=Carousel&cdt=15&cdn=223969

5 Ways to Beat Mediocrity

It's easy to rest on success. But so often that can turn a great company into an average company.


http://www.inc.com/olympics/les-mckeown/5-ways-to-beat-mediocrity.html

Preventing Child Labor With Your Smartphone

A new app in Colombia lets concerned citizens identify child laborers, so that they can be brought back to school.


http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680144/preventing-child-labor-with-your-smartphone

Don't Ignore the Lessons of Fukushima in Your Workplace

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnbaldoni/2012/07/09/dont-ignore-the-lessons-of-fukushima-in-your-workplace/

Cut The Price Of Solar In Half By Cutting Red Tape

A myth persists that solar power is too pricey.  The reality is that in many states _ such as California,New York and Hawaii – solar is already cheaper than utility power on a dollar per kilowatt-hour basis. 


http://www.forbes.com/sites/toddwoody/2012/07/05/cut-the-price-of-solar-in-half-by-cutting-red-tape/

4 Lessons from the Founding Fathers

http://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffloftus/2012/07/03/4-lessons-from-the-founding-fathers/

3 Characteristics Of Responsible Corporate Citizens

The most progressive brands are putting good into their core strategies. They are living their values. But what does it actually mean to be good in today’s market?


http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680064/3-characteristics-of-responsible-corporate-citizens

Four Concepts For The Future That Could Create A More Sustainable World

In the next 15 years, the course of human society will be drastically altered by new technologies that we can’t even dream of. But, with enough planning now, we can push the development of those technologies toward those that make life better. These four ideas will help us get there.


http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680109/four-concepts-for-the-future-that-could-create-a-more-sustainable-world

Square Announces New Mobile Payment Feature

The update will let companies' mobile workforces swipe transactions on multiple devices in the field.


http://www.inc.com/maeghan-ouimet/square-announces-new-mobile-payment-feature.html

9 Beliefs of Remarkably Successful People

The most successful people in business approach their work differently than most. See how they think--and why it works.


http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/9-beliefs-of-remarkably-successful-people.html?nav=linkedin

Five Leadership Lessons From James T. Kirk

http://video.forbes.com/fvn/business/star-trek-leadership-lessons

What's Your MBA Worth?

Over the course of a career, what's an MBA worth? A lot depends on what you studied, where you studied, and of course the career you pursued. But to give you a rough idea, Bloomberg Businessweek asked PayScale to crunch the numbers. 

http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/2012-06-11/top-b-schools-for-mba-pay