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Defining and understanding the kind of life you want to lead is the first step to making it happen.

Unreal Candy's natural treats are a fast-growing success.

We spoke with leaders of eight successful companies to find out their secrets for galvanizing their staffs, clients and even themselves. Get ready to be inspired.

Dream Arcades is the largest manufacturer of non-coin-operated arcade machines in the world. Last year the company broke $1 million in sales."Nostalgia sells," says co-founder Michael Ware.

Zappos Labs brings startup spirit to an online powerhouse.

More commercial spaces are using tablets for everything from digital signage to point-of-sale systems. Here's how to create a great user experience.

Virool gives businesses a self-serve, social video advertising platform to help get the kind of exposure that only a viral hit can bring.

The Melman siblings opened several bars and restaurants to revitalize their father's 42-year-old hospitality company Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises to appeal to younger clientele.

Frends has transformed a way to listen to music into a must-have women's fashion accessory.

American Giant is pushing the boundaries of Made in the USA, honing domestic manufacturing of its beloved hoodies--and more.

What retailers can learn from this innovative men's underwear company.

More companies are creating robotics for consumer use. Here's a look at four that you can take home today.

From agriculture to healthcare, these innovative companies are creating robots that have the potential to change lives.

With commercial applications that can improve business performance and enhance lifestyles, intelligent machines are making waves in an array of industry sectors -- and startups are leading the charge.

Strategic partnerships help a nonprofit erase education deficits.

Flying high with a water-powered jet pack can now be a reality for thrill-seeking tourists thanks to Raymond Li's invention.

Wickr gives users the ability to send self-destructing files securely and anonymously.

Modern Meadow aims to combine 3-D printing and tissue engineering to meet the world's demand for beef and leather.

Smaller, less expensive 3-D printers are unlocking the ability for more people to be part of the maker movement.

Eco-friendly skateboard and apparel business has a mission to help rescue animals. Hendrick Boards donates as much as 40 percent of its revenue to 200 animal shelters, rescues and sanctuaries.

Icon produces artisan-quality, custom-made rides out of scrapyard-bound vehicles.

Here's how one 'trep went from amateur photographer to web mogul, serving up the visuals that enliven the way we work, study, purchase and play.

Industry City Distillery's small-scale vodka starts with a well-designed manufacturing process.

Is it better to improve on existing ideas or to start from scratch?

From Red Bull's record-breaking sky diver to Ikea's tiny metro station apartments, these strokes of marketing genius got our attention.

Online fashion upstart Betabrand is on a mission to create the world's first truly social clothing company.

From stolen inventory to legal woes these five fearless 'treps clawed their way back from disaster.

At FailCon, entrepreneurs study other's failures and how to prepare for their success.

The online recommendation engine and shopping site FashioningChange.com directs shoppers to "stylish, eco-friendly and ethical" alternatives for men's and women's apparel and accessories.

Adafruit's innovative DIY open-source electronic hardware kits make founder Limor Fried our Â鶹Éç of 2012.