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Silicon Valley may hold the title of housing the most tech startups, but hotbeds of tech activity are happening all over the world—including China and South America. The biggest surprise of all, however, may be Canada, where some of the most innovative startups are taking the world by storm. more...

When John Paul DeJoria started his first business back in 1980, the economic climate was grim—much worse than the last three years of the recession. Nonetheless, he forged ahead and in the 30 years and businesses that followed—he has become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. In this exclusive interview, John Paul recounts the story of his success—from humble beginnings sleeping in his car—and shares valuable tips for small business startups to create their own recipe for success. more...

Those who run a family business can take pride in what they’ve achieved. Not every family can withstand the pressures and stress of running a family business. It takes a mixture of strategy and belief in the product or service to sustain it. While many family businesses have failed, there are notable ones that have survived—and thrived. Here are two such family businesses along with a recipe for success that have carried the businesses from generation to generation. more...

This year, we celebrate Black History Month by looking at the successes of four black entrepreneurs. From fast-tracking drugs to market, to providing consulting and outsourcing enterprise solutions, to culture-based marketing and viral marketing campaigns, these innovators have created successful businesses—often from the ground up—with personal inspiration, fresh ideas and a lot of hard work. more...