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Ripl COO Clay McDaniel discusses the inspiration behind the social media marketing platform and how it helps small businesses tell their own stories.

Big Lessons for Small Businesses from Former Liz Claiborne CEO Bill McComb

Bill McComb, former CEO of Liz Claiborne, now serves as a business advisor and investor. Here are some "big business" lessons he has for small startups and entrepreneurs.

Alexa von Tobel: Recession Startup to Successful Exit

In an exclusive interview with CO—, Alexa von Tobel, founder of LearnVest, discusses how she secured funding to launch her business during the Great Recession.

How to Get a Small Business Loan

In this edition of "Ask the Board," we ask Sharon Miller, Bank of America's head of small business for some insider tips on how to better prepare for applying for a small business loan.

Instant Pot Founder Robert Wang on the Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing

In this edition of “The Leap,” Instant Pot inventor and CEO Robert Wang tells CO— why he took the Leap to eschew advertising in favor of word-of-mouth marketing.

Walmart.com’s Marc Lore on When to Take the Risk, Even Without a Safety Net

In this edition of “The Leap” we explore how Lore's advice on interpreting market signals and adjusting strategy even if it feels risky.