Maureen Farrell, Lisa LaMotta, Mary Crane And Brett Nelson

All stories by Maureen Farrell, Lisa LaMotta, Mary Crane And Brett Nelson

6 biggest risks to your business
Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

And how to minimize them in a bad economy.

Making millions, making violins!
Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

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

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs
Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Stop moaning--it's time for action.

How much are key employees worth?
Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

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

How to negotiate, and win!
Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

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

How to keep tabs on any business
Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Look beyond your income statement for more meaningful metrics.

Businesses you can start for under $5,000
Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

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

Where the 'pain' will strike next
Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

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

12 innovative marketing techniques
Rediff.com4 Oct 2008

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

Secrets of the self-made billionaires
Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

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

How to unlock your company's creativity
Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

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

Wanna be your own boss? A few tips
Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

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

How to market your new idea
Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

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

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay
Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Unfortunately, there is no tried and true formula that transcends industries and...

The 9 most important questions in business
Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

When it comes to building a business, even Warren Buffett would agree that no one can...

How to pass on your family business
Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

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

How to network like a pro online
Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

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

The most expensive Web addresses
Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

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

6 marketing tactics worth paying for
Rediff.com22 May 2007

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

Ten tips for a GREAT business plan
Rediff.com11 May 2007

A good plan accomplishes three important tasks.