We dived into our data to determine which stories created the greatest buzz. This year's most popular reads provide a myriad of tools and tips for the entrepreneurial journey. They include success secrets from industry titans, guides to navigate the latest in social media marketing, and even the British billionaire's impassioned call for excommunicating the office tie.

Here is a countdown of Entrepreneur.com's top stories of 2012.

10: Seven Secrets of Self-Made Multimillionaires 
Sales pro and 'Turnaround King' Grant Cardone examines the habits of the super-rich, and how to make them your own. 

9: Richard Branson's 5 Rules for Good Business
Opportunities for disruptive ideas have never been more abundant. Here's the maverick entrepreneur's take on how to make the most of those innovative ideas.

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