Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. Leaving the comfort of an office job to pursue ...

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Michael Platner is an influential corporate strategist and business practices head at mega law firm at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith. As someone who has worked closely with many business owners, ...

The average lifespan of companies has drastically declined over the decades, raising urgent questions about what it takes to build a business that endures. Here is what I’ve learned from my 100+ ...

Vanity metrics like splashy valuations and glossy PR don’t necessarily build a sustainable company — the fundamentals do. You must have discipline, know your numbers and hear (not just listen) to your ...

American workers are in founder mode. Nationally there were 532,319 new-business applications in January, according to the Census Bureau, 36.8% more than a year earlier. On LinkedIn, the number of ...

Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of the journey is making sure you have a solid plan to back up your business. A business plan ...

While nearly half of younger workers (ages 25 to 34) said they were quitting their jobs in hopes of making more money as business owners, 46 percent of mid-career workers said they started their own ...