When we think of artists, the word 'starving' is somewhere nearby. But it doesn't have to be that way. Some artists - think Vincent van Gogh - die penniless and unknown, their genius not appreciated until after their death. But others - think Pablo Picasso - die rich, famous and beloved... More >>

If you're like most small business owners, you are scratching your head trying to figure out the new small business tax deduction... More >>

Once you have made up your mind that it's time to start delegating to other people and growing your business, and decided upon what to delegate, only three questions remain... More >>

One of the hardest things a company founder, entrepreneur, or self-employed professional can do is get out of their own way and allow their businesses to grow without them. And there is one and only one way to do that - delegating to others. No one individual can build a billion-dollar business by themselves... More >>

I graduated in 1968, after a New York State Regents scholarship paid for my entire education. I also worked summers to pay for books and to help at home as my dad was disabled. More >>

I turned 53 in December and I think I finally have this husband thing down! We did something stupid almost 25 years ago - we got married after only knowing each other for only eight months. It was rocky at times; more than once, I felt like walking out... More >>

My husband and I worked hard during the last months of my first pregnancy eleven years ago so I could stay home after the baby was born. We even sold our boat and extra vehicle so money wouldn't be an issue... More >>

...Why is royalty financing gaining traction right now? Basically, in a difficult economy where most entrepreneurial companies are struggling to break even and taking longer to become profitable, lenders to growing businesses have become tired of waiting for their money... More >>

...Lots of people are unhappy about their jobs, or complain about their jobs (just ask their friends and family), but the way to fixing the problem seems elusive. There are lots of reasons for that, but the more important thing is to just get started... More >>

When my husband and I decided to start a family, I worked full time during my pregnancy, squirreling away my paychecks and practicing living on one income, cutting out all frivolous expenses. That practice paid off... More >>