Starting a business sounds sexy. Though there’s a facet of it that every entrepreneur dreads, many face it—business failure. It’s a daunting reality with far-reaching implications. However, the end of ...

We've all heard the U.S. Bureau of Labor stats: 20% of small businesses fail in the first twelve months, and 50% in the first five years. They're real numbers, but the commonly cited reasons are not ...

Failure is inevitable as an entrepreneur, so it’s important to develop a healthy attitude about it. Here are four lessons you ...

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. It requires relentless focus, grit, and the ability to withstand challenges that would make most people throw in the towel. Many founders start their ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Jason Miller When you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. According to David Brooks, founder of Contractor Rhino—a company dedicated to helping home service and trade contractors build ...

High-ticket services are increasingly in demand today, from dental care and wellness clinics to home renovations and med spas. But the number one reason clients walk away isn’t dissatisfaction; it’s ...

While entrepreneurs create the bulk of U.S. companies and the majority of the nation’s jobs, almost 1 in 5 new businesses fail within the first 12 months of their launch. That daunting total rises to ...

John’s success is even more inspiring considering he started FUBU in his mother’s house in Hollis, Queens. In the process of growing his own business — and investing in countless others — John has ...

Most businesses believe that they deliver a great customer experience, but this is based on outdated, old-fashioned ideas. Here’s what businesses can do to shift their customer experience to the ...