History
History's Inventive Minds Say You Don't Have to Be Original to Be Creative
An idea does not necessarily need to be unique or widely accepted. It just needs to be yours. Here are nine quotes to inspire you.
8 of the Biggest Data Breaches Ever and How They Happened (Infographic)
A look back at some of the worst cases of personal information being stolen.
一个简短的,展开的历史Net Neutrality (Infographic)
The Internet changes very fast technologically, socially and in creation of economic opportunity but the rules governing it change very slowly.
This Business Has Been Fiercely Independent Since 1776
The owners of Connecticut's Griswold Inn explain why staying family-owned is their plan for business -- for the next 100 years.
3 Historical Habits That Improve Modern Entrepreneurs
The best lessons are learned from history. Here are three practices that will still make you epic today.
This Company Makes Money by Letting Civilians Drive Military Vehicles
"We've crushed cars and motor homes. We've even driven tanks through barns," says founder Tony Borglum
Google's First Server and a Crumpled Napkin Are About to Get Museum Treatment
The Smithsonian will launch an American Enterprise exhibit in 2015 that will run for at least the next two decades. Here's an inside look at some of the objects to be featured.
Mixed Blessings: 4 Ways Computers Forever Changed How We Work
On the 50th anniversary of IBM's iconic mainframe workhorse, we look at the revolutionary, lasting impact that computers, in all their many forms, have had on how we do (and sometimes don't) get work done.
3 Lucky Traits Every Entrepreneur Can Learn From The Irish
With St. Patrick's Day upon us, the 'luck of the Irish' is in full swing. Here are a few Irish disruptors and what you can learn from their journey.
Buying a Franchise? What to Look for in a Company's History
The documents franchises offer tell part of the story, but franchisees need the full history before committing to anything.
Are You Ready for the Age of the Customer?
After thousands of years, the marketplace has experienced a tectonic shift.
A (Kind of) Brief History of Marketing (Infographic)
From the invention of moveable type in 1450, all the way to mobile ads and online videos, advertising has come a long way.
The Creator of Funny or Die's 'Drunk History' on Wacky Business Ideas That Work
The web series 'Drunk History' just made its TV debut on Comedy Central this week. Derek Waters, the show's creator, offers some tips for brainstorming and taking risks.
Skinner Vineyards and Winery Reclaims Family History
More than 150 years ago, James Skinner founded a vineyard in the Sierra Foothills. Now the family of his descendant is renewing the Skinner legacy.