Levi King

My business looked strong on paper — but one missed payment could've sunk the whole thing.

When you're the one calling the shots, you're going to get things wrong now and then. Thankfully, getting it wrong can be just as instructive as getting it right.

Prioritizing business should never mean ignoring family. Entrepreneurs who give themselves to both will quickly find that success in the one feeds success in the other.

If talking isn't getting you ahead, try listening instead. The advantages of truly hearing others are as transformational in business as they are in our personal lives.

The money myths I inherited nearly bankrupted my business before it started.

Do your job right, and your business will outlive your usefulness.

What would the world look like if kids grew up understanding the potential that entrepreneurship offers?

Sometimes the best thing your business is to take on a different role.

Know what you're getting into before you start the process.

Getting a loan from loved ones can pay off -- with some parameters.

Keep the good in by following three easy steps.

How to recharge and keep your sanity when you're in charge.

Hate making the hard sell to strangers? Learn these techniques to make sales without going too far outside your comfort zone.

A rare chance to see multi-hyphenate celeb Drew Barrymore in conversation left its mark.

The steady contribution of an excellent staffer exceeds an occasional flash of a dysfunctional genius.

Start small, pay on time, be proactive.

Personal satisfaction is the fuel for amplifying performance and galloping ahead.

Acknowledge it publicly, clearly and without qualifications.

A surprisingly large number of people making good money really don't have much money.

Be direct. Be quick. And if they are still talking to you, help them find a new job.

Your time in business, revenue and credit scores are usually among the three areas that will ultimately decide everything.

Shared values build a strong team of employees.

Small, everyday gestures of goodwill have miraculous power.

Unlimited paid time off proves you mean it when you tell your team that you trust them.

This is the only period in your life that you have time to lose.

Hint: It's just about everything.

Family and friends might be your only option for funds. Here are some tips on how to best go about it.

Follow these four tried-and-true habits to maximize productivity.

Lenders are sitting on record piles of cash but do the terms make sense to you?

You messed up, but you're still here. What you do next will shape your success and happiness for years to come.