Gwen Moran
Gwen Moran is a freelance writer and co-author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Business Plans (Alpha, 2010).
Startup Helps Fend Off Car Repair Ripoffs
BodyShopBids clears the confusion around disparate car-repair quotes
Six Signs You Need a Break From the Startup Grind
Here, reminders you need to start now to take (at least a little) time out for yourself to prevent burnout.
Telltale Signs You Have a Workplace Bully
How to spot and stop an office bully from chasing away talent -- and damaging your small business.
From Major Crisis to Comeback, What One Startup Learned
How entrepreneur Annette Giacomazzi handled a triple threat to her business and her life, and still managed to come up out on top.
Four Rules for Innovative Leadership
Yesterday's leader can become tomorrow's laggard without innovation and reinvention. Here's how to always stay ahead of the competition.
Doing Good One T-Shirt at a Time
Sevenly serves its causes through the sale of limited-edition T-shirts.
Big Investors Are Helping Trippy Go the Distance
Backed by author Tim Ferriss, singer Jason Mraz and Randi Zuckerberg, Trippy lets you tap the wisdom of your social network for in-the-know recommendations.
How PowerVoice Is Cashing In on Paid Tweets
PowerVoice enables social media personalities to promote brands for bucks.
Mom's Startup Success Story: 'Open Table' Reservation Service for Babysitters
A social media answer for helping parents find reliable, trusted babysitters -- fast
How a Pile of Student Debt Inspired a Venture-Backed Startup
ReadyForZero racked up $4.5 million in funding to help consumers pay their bills.
Would Your Website Pass a Usability Test?
Affordable usability audits can weed out glaring trouble spots. A range of services are available to help for less than $200.
Yoga Program Offers Instant Karma
A community service certification requirement aims to spread some om to those in need.
From Intern to Venture-Backed Entrepreneur With a Little Help From Big Data
Competition site Kaggle makes predictive modeling more effective and efficient--and a lot more fun.
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Late-Stage Venture-Capital Investors
If you're looking to scale up one day, it will pay to know now about how late-stage investing works.
Four Rules for Location-Based Marketing Without Creeping Out Customers
Now companies can pitch location-based offers to smartphone customers instantly--and potentially make them feel uneasy.
PayPal Here Joins Mobile-Pay Apps Already There
When PayPal launched its newest mobile payment platform, it joined a wide selection of existing services. Here's a breakdown of the leaders.
Last-Minute Ways to Save on Your Taxes
Consider these ideas for tax breaks on your 2011 taxes.
How to Repair a Damaged Reputation Online
Online rumors got your brand down? Get ready to fight back.
Looking to Borrow? An Audited Financial Statement Can Help
Paying for audited financials may help you get credit and reduce interest rates.
Five Simple Ways Startups Can Save Money
So you're launching a business on a shoestring. Here are a few money-savers that you may have overlooked.
Three Ways to Use QR Codes for Business
These small companies turned the now-ubiquitous QR code into a new sales machine.
When Seeking Funding, Credit Unions Can Be Worth Checking Out
More credit unions are offering business loans, and their interest rates and fees are often lower than at commercial banks. What's more, their loan officers typically have more flexibility and decisio
Tech Exec's Family Inspires a Senior-Care Business
Using easy-to-understand technology, Independa helps seniors stay well on their own.
The Four People You Need on Your Team
Forget fantasy sports. This is the real-life team you should have in place for your business to thrive.
A New App for Reporting Customer-Service Issues
Tello notifies business owners when customer service reviews are posted.
Three Things to Know About Business Credit Cards
Business credit cards have their benefits, but it's good to know their downsides as well.
How Stageit Is Becoming a Must-Have Commerce Tool For Music Entrepreneurs
Musicians can streamlive shows to virtual concert-goers through a hassle-free online auditorium.
Connecting Nonprofits With Pro Bono Help
Many nonprofits can't afford the help of designers and copywriters. CrowdSpring's volunteer program offers a solution.
How Your Business Can Get on Siri's Radar
Make sure your business garners love from the iPhone's new voice-activated search assistant.
How to Raise Cash With Crowdfunding
Sites like Kickstarter and IndieGoGo attract hobbyists and wannabes, but they can also help aspiring raise up to the five or six figures.Most Popular
