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You’ll Fail as an Entrepreneur if You Don’t Know These Stats
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Data can inform entrepreneurs' decisions about their companies' direction. Learn recent statistics that can help you prepare your new business for success.

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Drunk on Money? Why Alcohol Is the Celebrity Investment Du Jour
By Nicole Fallon | February 21, 2023

More celebrities are investing in alcohol brands than ever before. Here's why – and what you can learn.

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The Must-See Business Movies of the 2010s – and What You Can Learn From Them
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

From The Big Short to Jobs, here are some of the best business movies from the 2010s and what you can learn from them.

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A Crash Course in the Business Legal Terms You Need to Know
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

From comparable worth to torts, here's the legal lingo all business owners should know.

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The One Mistake You Can’t Afford to Make on Small Business Saturday
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Learn ways to best promote your business for Small Business Saturday.

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Hustle: Why Every Hiring Team Needs a Stanley Sugarman
By business.com editorial staff | February 21, 2023

Netflix’s summer basketball flick Hustle was an instant favorite among viewers and critics — and offers a business lesson.

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Strange Business Patents of the Year
By business.com editorial staff | February 21, 2023

Are these products destined for revolutionary glory or just too far ahead of their time?

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BCG Supply Chain Expert on How to Overcome New Challenges (Full Q&A)
By business.com editorial staff | February 21, 2023

Daniel Weise explains how the supply chain has changed and how to face its current obstacles.

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Best Business Podcasts of 2023
By Skye Schooley | February 21, 2023

Podcasts are a great way for business owners and entrepreneurs to get business advice, learn about trends, and find inspiration. Check out our favorites.

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What You Can Learn From Fictional Businesses
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

These fictional businesses from TV shows and movies can teach entrepreneurs lessons on how — and how not — to run a company.

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Drip, Drip, Drip: Lessons From the Starbucks Union Movement
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Here's what business owners can learn from the growth of the unionization effort among Starbucks workers.

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It’s Fashionable to Skip the Business Plan — How Reckless Is That?
By Mike Berner | February 21, 2023

More and more entrepreneurs are winging it. Are they setting themselves up for failure or smartly trusting their gut?