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The U.S. government has long supported a “big firm” economy with the idea that large companies are the primary drivers of innovation. But that's a recipe for stunted growth. So say Kauffman Foundation executives Carl Schramm and Robert Litan in an article this month's The American. The U.S. economy needs to grow at a 4% annual clip in the futu Read More

Some people may want to test the waters of entrepreneurship before jumping in. Here's one way: Being an independent-sales rep, even selling door-to-door, for companies that sell textbooks or Tupperware. Or cutlery. Read More

Larry Chase talks to three top experts, including Steve Rubel from MicroPersuasion, about social media, including what's working, what isn't and what has to change in your corporate culture to become a successful Web 2.0 marketer. Read More

Just because you finally have a website, does not mean that you will automatically get those online sales. You will do well to remember these five key points when starting an online business. Read More

It happens all the time: Two guys in a garage come up with a cool new technology -- and dream of making it big. A thousand people take time off work to campaign for a visionary politician because they feel they are doing something to change the world. A million kids hit baseballs -- and wonder what it would take to become a pro. Then the brain Read More

While discussing the fundamentals of delegation, running meetings, “motivating” employees and public speaking may be OK for newly minted supervisors, it's really inadequate for the majority of professionals who rely on executive management training to survive in their leadership positions. Read More

Motivational, inspirational and success stories. Read More

The Web and websites are only a little more than a decade old. But before the Web, there was a thriving online community using modems and telephone lines to dial into commercial, pay-by-the-hour online services. Here's a look at those early days and where one company that started in 1988 is today. Read More

Daily we hear about more businesses that are closing branches, downsizing or closing for good. In tough financial times, businesses need strong leaders. Hugh Ballou explains problems to look for in your company and solutions to create stronger leadership. Read More

Michigan's economy, like many others, has become increasingly reliant on the business savvy of emerging entrepreneurs stressed by long hours and no guaranteed paycheck. For an entrepreneur, developing comprehensive business skills while staying sane is no small trick. Burnout is a major pitfall. "As that [skill set] is being cultivated Read More