While not everything is within a business owner's control, there are still plenty of consumers with their wallets out, ready to spend. So if you're wondering whether now's a good time to start a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. What separates businesses that thrive from those that ...

"Mind your habits," a mentor once told me. "They can make you or break you." A three-decade career has taught me that those words reflect the truth. The incremental power of habits is undeniable, and ...