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John Hendricks: How He Built The Discovery Channel From Scratch
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 23:26
John Hendricks founded the Discover Channel in 1985. Now, as the chairman of Discovery Communications, the world's top nonfiction media company, he supervises 27 entertainment brands that appear on more than 100 channels...
Real Wolf Of Wall Street's Sweet Pay Deal
Forbes - 30 Dec 2013 00:33
Wolf of Wall Street Jordan Belfort Still Owes Restitution, and Some Victims Could Collect.
To Reduce Deaths During Childbirth, Social Entrepreneurs Create A New Cookie
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 23:19
Social enterprise Violet Health wants to eliminate maternal anemia in India with an iron-enriched cookie.
Why Apple Should Buy China's Xiaomi
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 20:26
Let me be clear from the beginning. I don't have any information regarding whether Xiaomi -- China's low-cost smartphone maker - is for sale or not. And I have no information concerning whether or not Apple is interested...
Success Story: How Do You Make Your Blog Pay? Eight Hints From A Profit-Making Blogger
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 20:13
British blogger Hero Brown started her website Muddy Stilettos for fun - and now makes her living from it. Here are her hints on making your blog profitable
A Film Festival With A Twist: Solutions To Sex Trafficking, Poverty And Teen Pregnancy
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 19:23
Kerry Hammond and Ara Parikh are undergraduates at Harvard. Kerry is a senior studying Statistics and East Asian Studies, and Ara is a junior studying Economics with a focus on economic growth and development. Together w...
My Regrets Of 2013 - And I Think You Should Have Some Regrets Too!
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 18:59
No regrets, none at all. Over the last couple of years I have read a number of retiring CEOs asked by various newspapers whether they have had any regrets, all that I read said they had no regrets. My initial reaction wa...
The Top 6 Benefits of Starting a Home-Based Business
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 18:52
Home-based businesses are quickly becoming the fastest growing form of business start-ups. Although working at home requires self-discipline, the benefits can be substantial - especially in the start-up years.
Could TV Sales Be Right For Your Product? Home Shopping Legend Bob Circosta Says 'Yes'
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 18:52
Do you know how big the television selling industry is? Bob Circosta could tell you. It currently accounts for more than $12 billion per year.
The Customer Feedback That Really Counts
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 17:02
When you first start building a social media presence for a new business, every comment on your pages can seem overwhelmingly important. And you should be paying attention. These folks probably do business with you or a...
If Your New Year's Resolution Is 'To Get More Done,' Here's The Best Way To Do It
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 15:33
Achieving what you want in life is a time-management problem and needs to be treated as such: You figure out what you absolutely must accomplish in your personal and professional lives, and let everything else slide.
Industries To Watch In 2014: The 10 Fastest-Growing Fields
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 15:27
One of the amazing things about business is that when one industry prospers, outsiders often find a way to tap into that success. A growing industry can need new suppliers, distributors or back-office service providers, ...
The Career Resolution That Will Put You In Charge In 2014
Forbes - 29 Dec 2013 06:58
Skip the long list of resolutions this year. If you really want to take charge of your career in 2014, you only need to make one: Stop delegating control of your career to others.