Maureen Farrell, Lisa LaMotta, Mary Crane And Brett Nelson

Stories by Maureen Farrell, Lisa LaMotta, Mary Crane And Brett Nelson

6 biggest risks to your business

6 biggest risks to your business

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2009

And how to minimize them in a bad economy.

Making millions, making violins!

Making millions, making violins!

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2009

Sam Zygmuntowicz works 15-hour days to make just six instruments a year.

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2009

Stop moaning--it's time for action.

How much are key employees worth?

How much are key employees worth?

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2008

Timely tips for calculating the right pay package for big decision-makers.

How to negotiate, and win!

How to negotiate, and win!

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2008

You won't win them all, but you can increase the odds. Here's how.

How to keep tabs on any business

How to keep tabs on any business

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2008

Look beyond your income statement for more meaningful metrics.

Businesses you can start for under $5,000

Businesses you can start for under $5,000

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2008

Who needs lenders? Here are some ideas that don't need much start-up juice

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2008

We plowed through the financials of thousands of privately held companies to find the next pockets of trouble.

12 innovative marketing techniques

12 innovative marketing techniques

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2008

How to get the word out and not go broke doing it.

Secrets of the self-made billionaires

Secrets of the self-made billionaires

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2008

We played 20 questions with America's wealthiest entrepreneurs--and they were willing to share.

How to unlock your company's creativity

How to unlock your company's creativity

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2008

Innovation isn't about eggheads in lab coats. It's about tapping the resources of the entire organization.

Wanna be your own boss? A few tips

Wanna be your own boss? A few tips

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2008

Be your own boss without inventing the business concept. Sounds easy--until you try it.

How to market your new idea

How to market your new idea

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2008

Learn how to resolve the financial and emotional issues surrounding a scarce commodity.

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2007

Unfortunately, there is no tried and true formula that transcends industries and business cycles. Tackle the problem in logical steps.

The 9 most important questions in business

The 9 most important questions in business

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2007

When it comes to building a business, even Warren Buffett would agree that no one can spot every opportunity or anticipate every threat. There are simply too many variables. And in an increasingly competitive global economy, those variables are changing faster than ever before.

How to pass on your family business

How to pass on your family business

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2007

Myriad forces conspire to derail family businesses--not least of which are disinterested heirs.

How to network like a pro online

How to network like a pro online

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2007

Scaring up business isn't just about shaking hands and having a few drinks. These tools will help.

The most expensive Web addresses

The most expensive Web addresses

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

Multimillion-dollar price tags are springing up. And not just for Porn.com.

6 marketing tactics worth paying for

6 marketing tactics worth paying for

Rediff.com   22 May 2007

Nothing sucks money like a marketing campaign, but these strategies deserve a look.

Ten tips for a GREAT business plan

Ten tips for a GREAT business plan

Rediff.com   11 May 2007

A good plan accomplishes three important tasks.