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The Wheel of Life is a helpful concept when you're setting meaningful goals for the upcoming year.

The cost of making a bad hire can climb pretty quickly for companies who aren't paying attention.

If you've always heard that debt is a necessary component to building a business, don't believe it.

For many business owners, building a group of creative and passionate team members seems like a distant dream they’ll never be able to achieve. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Financial expert Dave Ramsey makes a critical point for those who deal with life—especially entrepreneurs. Don't succumb to fear!

Taking a vacation is not merely a "want" but a "must," according to financial expert Dave Ramsey. Find out how to prepare for a well-deserved absence from the office.

Do meetings at your company sometimes feel like a big waste of time? If yes, you’re not alone.

If you could pick just one issue that stresses you the most, what would it be? If you’re like a lot of business owners and managers, it’s firing someone.

As a guy who literally began his company on a card table in his living room, I have a special fondness and respect for others who want to start a business.

A successful financial wellness program should have several key attributes.

Starting a new business is one of the most exciting and frightening experiences an entrepreneur will ever have. Not only do you have customers to care for, you have a team that is counting on you, too.

Lots of small business owners who are just starting out ask me how to determine the proper amount of money to budget for marketing.

When I started writing EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches, I asked myself the question, “What are the fundamental principles that caused my company to win?” In the process, I came up with six concepts that helped transform my business from a card table in...

Cash flow issues are one of the big reasons businesses fail. And these types of problems are directly related to an owner not staying on top of the numbers and having poor accounting practices.

“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.” Management expert Peter Drucker said this, and I agree. If you’re like most business people, you probably feel there are rarely enough hours in a day – no matter how hard you work –...

Leadership means doing a lot more than making hiring decisions, signing paychecks, and taking care of your team and your company. True leaders motivate others to take action. When you think of leaders in your community, who comes to mind? Public officials? Civic group presidents? Pastors? These are fine choices,...

Football lovers are in a frenzy this time of year. The NFL and NCAA playoffs are in full swing, and the Big Game is just weeks away. While most fans focus on the players and their exploits on the field, a lot can be learned from the men on...

Goals are there to move you forward and push you and your team to achieve things you might not have thought possible.

As a small-business owner, trying to maintain a work-life balance can be like walking on a tightrope. At any given moment you have to lean one way or the other to maintain your overall balance. It’s often tempting to work around the clock to make your company the very...

The greatest generals in history knew that wars could not be won without the loyalty of their troops. Likewise, you cannot and will not win in business without the loyalty, respect and determination of your team. Loyalty is not gained by simply barking orders. Respect is not the result of...