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What's the Last Thing You Do Every Day?

12/13/10 at 3:00 PM

How do some of the world's busiest entrepreneurs, including Sir Richard Branson, unwind after a tough day and prepare for the next? Whether it's a kiss goodnight or watching History Channel documentaries, the members of our Board of Directors share the details of their nightly routines. Continue Reading

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Most Americans Check E-mail During Thanksgiving, Other Holidays

11/24/10 at 2:30 PM

While many keep tabs on their inboxes so they do not fall behind at work, some say e-mail is actually a welcome distraction from family gatherings. Continue Reading

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What Are You Thankful For?

11/24/10 at 2:00 PM

The members of our Board of Directors are some of the most successful self-made entrepreneurs we know -- people who are quite literally living the American Dream. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, we decided to ask them about what makes them say "thanks." Continue Reading

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Do You Really Need a Vacation?

11/16/10 at 1:30 PM

For busy entrepreneurs, taking a vacation can seem almost impossible. But whether it's an afternoon of beer and hot wings or a week on the beach in Hawaii, our Board of Directors says time off is not a luxury -- it's an essential tool for success. Continue Reading

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What's the First Thing You Do Every Day?

7/09/10 at 2:00 PM

Being an entrepreneur is a 24-7 job. But with so many things to do, where do you begin? We asked our Board of Directors how they start their busy days. Continue Reading

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Expert Take: You're King or Queen for a Day. What Would You Do?

6/24/10 at 12:00 PM

Whether it's achieving world peace or simply catch up on sleep, entrepreneurs reveal what they would do if they could do anything. Continue Reading

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Ask Rod, Episode 6: What's the Truth About Twitter?

6/23/10 at 3:30 PM

Executive Editor Rod Kurtz and MTV's Rob Dyrdek -- better known as @rodkurtz and @robdyrdek -- field questions about Twitter, work-life balance, and who had the healthier lunch. Continue Reading

Business Owners Finding More Time to Relax

6/07/10 at 3:00 PM

More business owners are cutting back to five-day workweeks, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

Survey: Most Employees Want to Work from Home

5/13/10 at 2:00 PM

More than 60 percent of employees say they would prefer to work remotely, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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